Saint Lucia Kings Secure Thrilling First Win of CPL 2025

Nail-biting Finish Sees St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Defeated

New Delhi, August 20, 2025: Saint Lucia Kings have finally secured their first victory of the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season, with a thrilling three-run win over the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. The match, which was played at Warner Park, was decided on the very last ball, providing a dramatic end to a high-scoring contest.

A strong batting performance was delivered by the Kings, who posted a formidable total of 200 runs for the loss of eight wickets. This total was built on the back of a sensational innings by Roston Chase, who scored 61 runs off just 38 deliveries. Chase’s innings was complemented by some powerful hitting from the middle order, which helped the team to a commanding position.

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In response, the Patriots were undeterred and began their chase with great intent. A brilliant debut innings of 50 runs off 36 balls by Navin Bidaisee kept the Patriots in contention throughout the second half of the match. The game was taken right down to the wire, with four runs needed from the final delivery to secure victory for the Patriots.

The final over was bowled by David Wiese, who had already picked up two crucial wickets. A tense finish was provided when Bidaisee, facing the last ball, was required to hit a boundary to win the game. A catch was pulled off by Tim David at long-off, who held his nerve under immense pressure to seal the victory for the Kings by just three runs.

The win has been a huge boost for the Kings, who were coming off a no-result in their previous match due to rain. The result moves them to the top of the points table on net run rate, showcasing their potential in this tournament. Roston Chase was deservedly named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, which also included two wickets for 27 runs with the ball. The defeat for the Patriots, their third in four matches, has left them struggling in the bottom half of the table.