Saint Lucia Kings beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 36 runs – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
Saint Lucia Kings won by 36 runs in the 17th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba. Tim Seifert produced a masterclass unbeaten 105 off 61 balls to propel the Kings to 211 for 4, before Roston Chase dismantled the Trinbago Knight Riders middle order with 3 for 24 to restrict them to 175 for 6. The Kings climb to first place (4W 3L, 8pts) with a net run rate of 0.081, while Trinbago Knight Riders slip to sixth (1W 3L, 2pts) with a negative run rate of -0.604.
Saint Lucia Kings Post 211
Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl, but the decision backfired spectacularly. Tim Seifert took charge from the opening ball, striking 8 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 172 to anchor the innings with an unbeaten 105. His aggressive approach set the tone early, and the Kings never looked back.
Kamil Pooran provided early momentum with 25 off 17 balls (5 fours) before falling caught at 60 for 1 in the 5.4 over. John Campbell struck 27 off 17 (5 fours) at a strike rate of 159, but was lbw at 135 for 2 in the 11.6 over. Charith Asalanka contributed 33 off 21 (2 fours, 3 sixes) before being caught at 186 for 3 in the 17.6 over, while Obus Pienaar (8 off 4, 1 four) was run out at 207 for 4 in the 19.4 over.
Sunil Narine was the standout bowler for Trinbago, taking 1 for 27 from 4 overs at an economy of 6.75, while Kieron Pollard claimed 1 for 24 from 3 overs. Dominic Drakes leaked 53 runs from 3 overs at an economy of 17.67, a costly spell in the powerplay.
Trinbago Knight Riders Fall Short at 175
Chasing 212, Trinbago started brightly through Colin Munro, who struck 48 off 35 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) before falling caught at 76 for 1 in the 10.5 over. Sunil Narine provided a brief spark with 25 off 14 (3 sixes) at a strike rate of 179, but was caught at 70 for 2 in the 7.2 over – a critical collapse that saw Matthew Breetzke (0 off 1) and Nicholas Pooran (0 off 2) depart without scoring at 70 for 4 in the 7.5 over.
Kieron Pollard blazed 65 off 26 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes) at a strike rate of 250 to keep Trinbago’s hopes alive, but was clean bowled at 147 for 6 in the 16.1 over. Matthew Tromp (15 off 26) and Jyd Goolie (16 not out off 13) fought hard in the lower order, but the damage was already done. Trinbago finished on 175 for 6, falling 36 runs short.
Roston Chase was the architect of Trinbago’s downfall, claiming 3 for 24 from 4 overs at an economy of 6.00. Keon Gaston took 1 for 26 from 3 overs, Joshua Bishop claimed 1 for 25 from 3, and Matthew Forde finished with 1 for 31 from 4.
Statz MVP: Kieron Pollard (Statz Rating: 137.15)
Kieron Pollard earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 137.15, despite Trinbago’s defeat. His explosive 65 off 26 balls at a strike rate of 250, combined with 1 for 24 with the ball, made him the most impactful player on the night. Pollard’s all-round contribution kept Trinbago competitive in a match that slipped away early. Tim Seifert was named official Man of the Match for his unbeaten 105.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Kieron Pollard (TKR) – Statz Rating: 137.15 | 65 off 26 (SR 250, 6 fours, 5 sixes) plus 1/24 with the ball. Explosive all-rounder in a losing effort.
- Roston Chase (SLK) – Statz Rating: 109.17 | 3/24 from 4 overs (economy 6.00). Surgical bowling that dismantled the chase.
- Sunil Narine (TKR) – Statz Rating: 95.91 | 25 off 14 (SR 179, 3 sixes) plus 1/27 from 4 overs. Bright moments in both disciplines.
- Tim Seifert (SLK) – Statz Rating: 95.68 | 105 not out off 61 (SR 172, 8 fours, 5 sixes). Match-winning innings that set up the victory.
- Colin Munro (TKR) – Statz Rating: 50.13 | 48 off 35 (6 fours, 2 sixes). Solid start that couldn’t be sustained.
Turning Point
The match turned when Sunil Narine was caught at 70 for 2 in the 7.2 over, followed immediately by the dismissals of Matthew Breetzke and Nicholas Pooran without scoring at 70 for 4 in the 7.5 over. This collapse left Trinbago needing 142 off 75 balls with the middle order exposed. Though Kieron Pollard threatened a recovery with his explosive 65, the early damage proved insurmountable.
Match Context
This was the 17th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 regular season. Saint Lucia Kings (1st, 4W 3L, 8pts) move to the top of the standings with a net run rate of 0.081, consolidating their position as tournament favourites. Trinbago Knight Riders (6th, 1W 3L, 2pts) are in serious trouble at the bottom, needing a dramatic turnaround to keep playoff hopes alive. Check the full scorecard and head-to-head record on Statz for complete match details.
