Trinbago Knight Riders Defeat Saint Lucia Kings by 18 Runs in CPL

In the Caribbean Premier League 2025, Trinbago Knight Riders secured an 18-run victory over Saint Lucia Kings at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. Kieron Pollard played a pivotal role with a fiery 65 off 29 balls, including six sixes and four fours, earning him the Player of the Match award, while Colin Munro (43 off 30) and Nicholas Pooran (34 off 30) provided solid support. The Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 183/7, with McKenny Clarke adding late runs. In response, Saint Lucia Kings started strongly with Tim Seifert and Johnson Charles putting on a 74-run opening stand, but lost momentum after their dismissals and ultimately fell short at 165/6. Usman Tariq led the Knight Riders' bowling attack with 2-20, supported by Andre Russell, Mohammad Amir, and Sunil Narine, who maintained pressure in the final overs. The win elevates the Knight Riders to third place in the CPL standings, while the Kings suffer their first defeat of the season.