For the third time, the St Lucia Kings have reached the finals of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Head coach Daren Sammy and his technical team believe that this year, the Kings possess the ability, determination, and zeal to clinch the title. Sammy highlighted that the team has drawn inspiration from the recent Olympic successes of Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred, who won Gold and Silver medals in Paris.
Sammy emphasised that the team is focused on bringing home the “Silverware” to bring joy and delight to their fans, who have shown immense support.
As finalists in this season’s CPL T20 tournament, the Saint Lucia Kings will face the winner of Qualifier Two in the final tomorrow (Sunday). The Amazon Warriors played against the Barbados Royals in Qualifier Two last night.
The Kings secured their spot in the final on Wednesday by defeating Guyana in Qualifier One in a rain-affected match, winning by 15 runs according to the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
Scorecard Summary:
St Lucia Kings: 198/5 (20 overs)
- Johnson Charles: 79 (45)
- Faf du Plessis: 57 (36)
- Moeen Ali: 2/24 (4)
- Dwaine Pretorius: 2/51 (4)
Guyana Amazon Warriors: 106/4 (13 overs)
- Shimron Hetmyer: 37* (18)
- Shai Hope: 27 (22)
- David Wiese: 1/3 (1)
- Alzarri Joseph: 1/9 (2)
Commenting on his partnership with skipper Faf du Plessis, Player of the Match Johnson Charles said, “We feed off each other’s energy. We have different styles of play, which gives us a very good understanding and also plays with the bowlers’ minds. This means a lot; for so many years we have been trying. I believe this year is our year. I think we have a very good chance, and it’s our year to win this tournament.”
The two veteran players have formed impressive opening stands for the Kings and hope to continue this momentum into the final.
For the third time, the St Lucia Kings have qualified as finalists for the Caribbean Premier League championship title.
And this time, head coach Daren Sammy and his technical unit feel the Kings have the ability, determination, and zeal to get over the line. He noted that the team has been inspired by the Olympic triumphs of Saint Lucian sprint sensation Julien Alfred winning a Gold and Silver at the recent athletics meet, in Paris.
Sammy says the team is focused on bringing home “the Silverware” to give added joy and delight to their adoring fans, who have provided them with massive support.
Sitting comfortably as finalists in this season’s CPL T20 tournament, the St Lucia Kings will take on the winner of Qualifier two – in the grand final tomorrow (Sunday). The Amazon Warriors played against Barbados Royals in Qualifier two last night.
The Kings got through to the final on Wednesday after defeating Guyana in Qualifier one in a rain-affected match; the Kings won by 15 runs according to the DLS (Duckworth – Lewis – Stern method.
The scorecard summary is as follows:
St Lucia Kings – 198/5 (20 overs) Johnson Charles 79(45), Faf du Plessis 57 (36); Moeen Ali 2/24 (4), Dwaine Pretorius 2/51(4).
Guyana Amazon Warriors – 106/4 (13 overs) Shimrom Hetmyer 37*(18), Shai Hope 27 (22); David Wiese 1/3 (1), Alzarri Joseph 1/9 (2).
Commenting on his opening partnership with skipper Faf du Plessis, Charles, Player of the Match on Wednesday declared: “We feed off each other’s energy. We have different styles of play; that give us a very good understanding and it also plays with the bowlers’ minds. This means a lot, for so many years we have been trying. I believe this year is our year. I think we have a very good chance and it’s our year to win this (tournament).”
The two veteran players have featured in some impressive opening stands for the Kings, and hope to continue this momentum going into the final.