Saint Lucia Kings beat Antigua & Barbuda Falcons by 4 runs – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
Saint Lucia Kings won by 4 runs in the 3rd match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at Arnos Vale Ground. Andries Gous produced a match-winning blitz of 82 off 51 balls to propel the Kings to 187, before Roston Chase sealed the result with a decisive two-wicket haul as the Falcons fell agonisingly short at 183.
Saint Lucia Kings Innings – Gous Takes Flight
Saint Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bat, with Andries Gous immediately stamping his authority on the contest. Opening the innings, Gous struck 6 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 161, building a commanding 156-run stand before falling caught at 17.3 overs. His 82 off 51 balls set the tone for a Kings total that threatened to run away from the Falcons.
Kamil Pooran provided early momentum with 14 off just 6 balls (3 fours, strike rate 233) before departing at 23/2 in the 2nd over. Ackeem Auguste (18 off 20) and Jewel Andrew (5 off 7) offered brief resistance, but the middle order crumbled under pressure. Roston Chase managed just 10 off 6 (2 fours, strike rate 167) at 11.5 overs, while Darron Nedd (13 off 10, 1 four, 1 six) and Matthew Forde (15 off 8, 2 sixes) provided late-order fireworks.
McKenny Clarke (15 off 5, 2 sixes, strike rate 300) and Shadley van Schalkwyk (10 off 4, 1 six, strike rate 250) finished unbeaten to push the Kings to 187 for 8. Alzarri Joseph was the standout bowler for the Falcons, claiming 3 for 32 from 4 overs at an economy of 8. Shamar Springer took 2 for 39 from 4, while Fabian Allen (1/25 from 3) and Usama Mir (1/41 from 4) chipped in.
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Chase – Lewis Fights Back
The Falcons needed 188 to win, and Rahkeem Cornwall launched the chase with a blistering 27 off 13 (2 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 208) before falling caught at 3.2 overs. Evin Lewis then took centre stage with a commanding 48 off 24 (2 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 200), building a crucial 80-run stand with Tim Robinson (30 off 20, 2 fours, 2 sixes) to keep the Falcons within striking distance.
Tajinder Singh (21 off 21) steadied the ship in the middle overs, but the loss of Lewis at 10.3 overs shifted momentum back to the Kings. Fabian Allen produced a late assault with 28 off 17 (2 fours, 1 six) to keep the Falcons alive, but Jahmar Hamilton (10 off 20) and Karima Gore (2 off 3) could not deliver the final push. The Falcons fell 4 runs short at 183 for 7.
Maheesh Theekshana was economical for the Kings with 2 for 18 from 4 overs at an economy of 4.5, while Roston Chase claimed 2 for 18 from 4 overs with the ball. Matthew Forde took 1 for 47 from 4, and Joshua Bishop claimed 1 for 37 from 3.
Statz MVP: Roston Chase (Statz Rating: 134.24)
Roston Chase earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 134.24 – a decisive all-round contribution that proved the difference in a tight contest. Though his batting cameo yielded just 10 off 6 balls, his 2 for 18 with the ball from 4 overs at an economy of 4.5 proved match-defining under pressure. Statz calculates impact based on match context, and Chase’s control in the death overs sealed the victory for the Kings.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Roston Chase (SLK) – Statz Rating: 134.24 – 10 off 6 with the bat plus 2/18 from 4 overs. Decisive all-round performance in a tight finish.
- Maheesh Theekshana (SLK) – Statz Rating: 131.07 – 2/18 from 4 overs at economy 4.5. Economical and match-winning under pressure.
- Andries Gous (SLK) – Statz Rating: 99.97 – 82 off 51 (SR 161, 6 fours, 6 sixes). Match-winning batting display in the powerplay.
- Rahkeem Cornwall (ABF) – Statz Rating: 97.39 – 27 off 13 (SR 208, 2 fours, 3 sixes). Explosive start to the chase that kept the Falcons in contention.
- Fabian Allen (ABF) – Statz Rating: 92.69 – 28 off 17 with the bat plus 1/25 from 3 overs. Strong all-round effort in defeat.
Turning Point
The match turned when Evin Lewis was caught for 48 at 10.3 overs with the Falcons at 116. Lewis had been striking at 200 and keeping the chase on track, but his dismissal left the Falcons needing 72 off 57 balls with the middle order exposed. Though Fabian Allen fought back with 28 off 17, the loss of Lewis proved decisive in the final reckoning.
Match Context
This was the 3rd match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026. Saint Lucia Kings (2nd, 1W 0L, 2pts) move to the top of the standings with a perfect record, while Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (3rd, 1W 1L, 2pts) remain in contention despite the narrow loss. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, or explore bet builder options for this fixture.
