St Kitts and Nevis Patriots beat Saint Lucia Kings by 5 wickets (with 14 balls remaining) – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won by 5 wickets (with 14 balls remaining) in the 5th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. Andre Fletcher steered the Patriots home with an unbeaten 48 off 41 balls, anchoring a composed chase that saw the visitors overhaul Saint Lucia Kings‘ 155 for 8 with clinical precision.
Saint Lucia Kings Bat First – 155 for 8
Saint Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bat, but their innings lacked the fluency needed on a ground where boundaries come at a premium. Andries Gous fell early for 4 at 4/1 in the opening over, caught off Saurabh Netravalkar‘s bowling. Kamil Pooran then took charge with 54 off 30 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 180, building momentum through the powerplay. But his run-out at 94/2 in the 10th over proved a turning point.
Jewel Andrew emerged as the innings’ standout performer with 58 off 42 (2 fours, 4 sixes), striking at 138 and anchoring the middle overs. Charith Asalanka contributed 14 off 11 (1 four, 1 six) in a brief cameo, but the Kings’ batting depth crumbled under pressure. Jason Holder was the standout bowler for the Patriots, claiming 3 for 20 from 4 overs at an economy of 5, while Saurabh Netravalkar took 3 for 32 from 4 overs. The Kings’ total of 155 for 8 looked gettable, but would require a disciplined chase.
Patriots Chase Down Target with Ease
Johnson Charles exploded out of the blocks with 16 off just 5 balls (1 four, 2 sixes), but was clean bowled by Maheesh Theekshana at 18/1 in the opening over. Kyle Mayers then took over, smashing 32 off 16 (3 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 200 to accelerate the chase. His dismissal at 52/2 in the 4th over handed the initiative to the middle order.
Andre Fletcher proved the steadying influence, scoring 48 off 41 (3 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 117 without being out. Kevin Wickham contributed 19 off 20 (1 four, 1 six) in a supporting role, while Jason Holder added 10 off 9 (1 six) to seal the win. Dasun Shanaka (12 off 9, 1 four, 1 six) and Wanindu Hasaranga (9 off 6, 1 six) provided the final flourishes as the Patriots crossed the line in 17.4 overs.
Maheesh Theekshana was the pick of the Kings’ bowlers with 2 for 22 from 4 overs, while Joshua Bishop took 1 for 25 from 4. The chase was clinical and composed – the Patriots never panicked despite early wickets, and Fletcher’s calm hand at the crease proved decisive.
Statz MVP: Jason Holder (Statz Rating: 101.17)
Jason Holder earns the Statz MVP award with a Statz Rating of 101.17. His 3 for 20 from 4 overs set the tone for the Patriots’ bowling attack, keeping the Kings’ total to a manageable 155. Holder then contributed 10 off 9 with the bat during the chase, adding crucial runs in the middle order to seal a dominant all-round performance. No official Man of the Match was awarded, though Fletcher’s unbeaten 48 was the standout batting display.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Jason Holder (SNP) – Statz Rating: 101.17 | 3/20 from 4 overs plus 10 off 9 with the bat. All-round masterclass that won the match.
- Maheesh Theekshana (SLK) – Statz Rating: 74.87 | 2/22 from 4 overs. Disciplined bowling in a losing effort.
- Kamil Pooran (SLK) – Statz Rating: 73.88 | 54 off 30 (SR 180, 7 fours, 3 sixes). Explosive start that set the tone for the Kings.
- Saurabh Netravalkar (SNP) – Statz Rating: 64.23 | 3/32 from 4 overs. Key contributions with the new ball.
- Kyle Mayers (SNP) – Statz Rating: 61.47 | 32 off 16 (SR 200, 3 fours, 3 sixes). Explosive middle-order cameo that accelerated the chase.
Turning Point
The match turned when Kyle Mayers was caught for 32 at 52/2 in the 4th over (ball 4.2). Mayers had been striking at 200 and threatening to run away with the chase, but his dismissal brought the Kings back into the contest. However, Andre Fletcher‘s calm accumulation and the Patriots’ disciplined middle order ensured the momentum never fully shifted back to the Kings.
Match Context
This was the 5th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 group stage. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (4th, 1W 1L, 2pts) move to 1 win and 1 loss, while Saint Lucia Kings (5th, 1W 1L, 2pts) remain on 1 win and 1 loss. Both sides are level on points but the Patriots’ superior net run rate (-0.082 vs -0.45) gives them a marginal advantage in the standings. Check the full scorecard and H2H history on Statz for complete match details.
