Saint Lucia Kings beat Antigua & Barbuda Falcons by 3 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) (DLS method) – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
Saint Lucia Kings won by 3 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) (DLS method) in the 7th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. Matthew Forde delivered a masterclass all-round performance – taking 4 wickets for 29 runs and then striking 11 off 7 balls with the bat – to guide his side home in a rain-affected thriller that showcased Saint Lucia’s nerve under pressure.
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Post 98 for 9
Saint Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that proved decisive. Rahkeem Cornwall struck early for Antigua & Barbuda with 26 off just 17 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 153, but Matthew Forde dismantled the Falcons’ innings with a devastating spell. Forde claimed 4 wickets across his 4 overs, removing Evin Lewis (1 off 5), Tajinder Singh (16 off 15), Moeen Ali (2 off 6), and Fabian Allen to leave the Falcons reeling at 47 for 7.
Amir Jangoo provided some resistance with 23 off 22 (1 four, 1 six), and Alzarri Joseph contributed 16 off 17 (2 fours) in a lower-order rally that pushed the total to 98 for 9. Joshua Bishop took 2 for 16 from 4 overs, while Roston Chase was economical with 2 for 7 from 4 overs at an economy rate of 1.75 – a standout display of controlled bowling.
Saint Lucia Kings Chase Down DLS Target
Rain interrupted proceedings, and the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method came into play, setting Saint Lucia Kings a revised target. The chase began shakily – Andries Gous fell for 7 at 11 for 1 in the 1.6th over, and Roston Chase departed for just 1 at 4 for 2 in the opening over. Ackeem Auguste (6 off 6) and Jewel Andrew (1 off 4) fell in quick succession, leaving Saint Lucia at 17 for 4 in the 3.2nd over.
The match hung in the balance until Matthew Forde strode to the crease and unleashed a brutal assault. His 11 off just 7 balls (1 four, 1 six) at a strike rate of 157 proved the catalyst, swinging momentum decisively towards the Kings. Joshua Bishop (12 off 10, 1 four, 1 six) and Shadley van Schalkwyk (8 off 3, 1 six) finished the job with an explosive partnership, taking Saint Lucia over the line with 2 balls to spare. Shamar Springer took 3 for 13 from 2 overs for Antigua & Barbuda, but it proved insufficient.
Statz MVP: Matthew Forde (Statz Rating: 91.95)
Matthew Forde earns the Statz MVP award with an mi_rating of 91.95. His 4 for 29 from 4 overs strangled Antigua & Barbuda’s innings, and his explosive 11 off 7 with the bat proved the difference-maker in the chase. Forde’s combined impact across both disciplines – taking the crucial early wickets and then delivering the finishing blow – made him the standout performer of the evening.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Matthew Forde (SLK) – Statz Rating: 91.95 | 4/29 from 4 overs plus 11 off 7 with the bat. Dominant all-round display that swung the match.
- Roston Chase (SLK) – Statz Rating: 91.75 | 2/7 from 4 overs at economy 1.75. Miserly bowling in a high-pressure contest.
- Joshua Bishop (SLK) – Statz Rating: 80.43 | 2/16 from 4 overs plus 12 off 10 with the bat. Solid contribution across both disciplines.
- Shamar Springer (ABF) – Statz Rating: 53.09 | 3/13 from 2 overs. Economical spell that came too late in the match.
- Rahkeem Cornwall (ABF) – Statz Rating: 48.88 | 26 off 17 (SR 153, 2 fours, 2 sixes). Bright start that lacked support.
Turning Point
The match pivoted on Matthew Forde‘s opening spell with the ball. By removing Moeen Ali at 46 for 6 in the 7.3rd over, Forde had reduced Antigua & Barbuda to a position from which they could not recover. That early stranglehold on the Falcons’ batting lineup set the stage for Saint Lucia’s successful chase, and Forde’s later heroics with the bat sealed the outcome.
Match Context
This was the 7th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 regular season. Saint Lucia Kings (6th, 1W 1L, 2pts, NRR -0.45) secure a crucial home victory to level their record. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (4th, 1W 1L, 2pts, NRR -0.075) remain in contention but will rue a batting collapse that left them short. Check the Statz bet builder and Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium records for more detail on this venue and fixture.
