St Kitts and Nevis Patriots beat Saint Lucia Kings by 137 runs – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won by 137 runs in the 25th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at Warner Park. Dasun Shanaka delivered a masterclass with an unbeaten 121 off just 43 balls – striking at 281 with 8 fours and 12 sixes – as the home side posted 235 for 4 and then dismantled Saint Lucia Kings for a paltry 98 all out. The Patriots climb to 5th (3W 4L, 7pts) while the Kings remain 4th (4W 4L, 8pts) but face serious questions after a capitulation of historic proportions.
Patriots Blitz to 235
Saint Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bowl, but the decision backfired spectacularly. Kyle Mayers fell for just 1 at 8/1 in the opening over, but Johnson Charles steadied with 26 off 23 (4 fours) before departing at 89/2 in the 9th over. Andre Fletcher then took the attack to the Kings bowlers, striking 64 off 38 (6 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 168 to build momentum.
But the real devastation came from Dasun Shanaka. The Sri Lankan all-rounder arrived at the crease with the Patriots at 128/3 in the 13th over and unleashed an onslaught that left the Kings bowling attack in tatters. His 121 not out off 43 balls – featuring a breathtaking strike rate of 281 – turned the match into a one-sided affair. Shanaka’s 12 sixes were the centrepiece of a brutal display that added 107 runs in the final seven overs. Jason Holder chipped in with 1 off 6 before falling at 142/4, while Wanindu Hasaranga finished unbeaten on 9 off 6 (1 six).
Matthew Forde was the pick of the Kings bowlers with 2/48 from 4 overs, while Maheesh Theekshana took 1/48 from 4. Keon Gaston proved expensive at 16.5 per over, conceding 66 from 4 overs without taking a wicket.
Kings Collapse to 98 All Out
The Kings’ chase never materialised. Kamil Pooran was clean bowled by Jeremiah Louis for a duck at 1/1 in the opening over, setting the tone for a batting disaster. Tim Seifert fought hard with 50 off 36 (8 fours) at a strike rate of 139, but he was the only Kings batter to offer meaningful resistance.
John Campbell managed 11 off 8 before being clean bowled, Charith Asalanka fell for 1 at 34/4, and Obus Pienaar was clean bowled for 10 at 55/5. Roston Chase contributed 8 off 8 before falling at 74/6, and the lower order crumbled without resistance. The Kings were bowled out in just 13.5 overs – a capitulation that exposed their fragility against quality pace bowling.
Jeremiah Louis was the star with the ball, claiming a stunning 5/10 from 2.5 overs at an economy of 3.53 – one of the most economical spells of the tournament. Wanindu Hasaranga took 2/25 from 4 overs, Ashmead Nedd claimed 2/24 from 3, and Naseem Shah took 1/17 from 2 overs.
Statz MVP: Dasun Shanaka (Statz Rating: 149.88)
Dasun Shanaka earns the Statz MVP award with an mi_rating of 149.88 – a dominant performance that defined the match. His 121 not out off 43 balls at a strike rate of 281 was the centrepiece of the Patriots’ total, and his presence at the crease shifted the entire complexion of the contest. Shanaka’s explosive batting, combined with his all-round value, made him the standout performer across both teams. The official Man of the Match award also went to Shanaka.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Dasun Shanaka (SNP) – Statz Rating: 149.88 | 121 off 43 (SR 281, 8 fours, 12 sixes) – Explosive unbeaten innings that won the match single-handedly.
- Jeremiah Louis (SNP) – Statz Rating: 76.77 | 5/10 from 2.5 overs (economy 3.53) – Devastating spell that dismantled the Kings chase.
- Wanindu Hasaranga (SNP) – Statz Rating: 67.05 | 9 off 6 with the bat plus 2/25 from 4 overs – Solid all-round contribution in both disciplines.
- Tim Seifert (SLK) – Statz Rating: 63 | 50 off 36 (8 fours, SR 139) – Only Kings batter to show fight in a one-sided chase.
- Andre Fletcher (SNP) – Statz Rating: 58.31 | 64 off 38 (6 fours, 4 sixes, SR 168) – Aggressive middle-order innings that built the platform for Shanaka’s onslaught.
Match Analysis
This was a match defined by one extraordinary individual performance and a collective batting collapse. Shanaka’s 121 not out was the standout innings of the tournament so far – his 12 sixes were a statement of intent, and his strike rate of 281 left the Kings bowlers with nowhere to hide. The Patriots’ total of 235 for 4 was formidable, but it was the manner of the Kings’ response that will concern their management most.
The Kings’ chase lasted just 13.5 overs, with only Seifert offering meaningful resistance. Jeremiah Louis‘ 5-wicket haul was the standout bowling performance, but the real story was the Kings’ inability to cope with the Patriots’ pace attack. Clean bowled dismissals of Pooran, Campbell and Pienaar suggested technical issues against short-pitched bowling and yorkers.
The Patriots move to 5th in the standings (3W 4L, 7pts) with a net run rate of 0.59, while the Kings remain 4th (4W 4L, 8pts) but with a concerning net run rate of -0.888. This defeat will sting, and the Kings will need to regroup quickly. Check the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, or explore the bet builder for more insights.
