St Kitts and Nevis Patriots News
Two weeks ago, Rayudu was announced as the marquee player for the Patriots, this made him just the second Indian to play in the men's CPL after Pravin Tambe.
The Caribbean Premier League 2023 edition will get underway on Thursday with a clash between defending champions Jamaica Tallawahs and St Lucia Kings.
Chasing 160 to win, the Patriots were off to worst possible start with Chris Gayle dismissed by Roston Chase for a duck. Wicketkeeper Joshua da Silva (37) and Rutherford (25) steadied the innings with a 45-run stand for the third wicket.
Mohammad Nabi and Roston Chase were right on cue as they lead St Lucia Zouks to an enthralling 10-run victory over Patriots.
With this victory, the Zouks have reached the top of the points table of CPL 2020.
Mohammad Nabi was given the Man of the Match award for his quickfire 35 of 22 balls.
Riders won the shortened match by eight wickets, reaching the 88-run target in the sixth over.
Gayle, however, couldn't help his side win the match after Brendon McCullum and Darren Bravo blitzed eight sixes off the final 13 balls to secure a dramatic eight-wicket win (D/L Method).
The Knight Riders orchestrated a stunning victory, thanks to Denesh Ramdin's unbeaten 35-ball 59 run knock.
Six struck by Russell went on to hit a security guard.
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