St Lucia Kings Crowned CPL Champions with Six-Wicket Victory
St Lucia Kings emerged victorious in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final, defeating Guyana Amazon Warriors by six wickets at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The triumph marked a historic moment for St Lucia, as it became the first team from the island nation to win the CPL title.
The Kings’ victory was orchestrated by a remarkable performance from Aaron Jones, who turned the tide of the match with a blistering knock. Chasing a modest target of 139, the Kings found themselves in a precarious position at 51 for 4. However, Jones, who had struggled early on, exploded with a flurry of boundaries, scoring 38 runs off just 12 balls.
Jones’s resurgence was complemented by a steady innings from Roston Chase, who played the anchor role with an unbeaten 39. The duo forged an unbroken 88-run partnership, guiding the Kings to victory with an over to spare.
The Amazon Warriors’ bowling attack, led by their four-pronged spin attack, had initially put the Kings under pressure. However, Jones’s counterattack shattered their hopes of a second consecutive CPL title.
The victory was a fitting tribute to St Lucia’s Daren Sammy, the Kings’ captain and former West Indies skipper. Sammy, who has been instrumental in the development of cricket in St Lucia, expressed his pride in the team’s achievement.
“This is a special moment for St Lucia,” said Sammy. “We’ve worked hard for this, and it’s a dream come true to win the CPL title.”
The Kings’ triumph also marked a significant milestone for St Lucia’s sporting history. Just two months after sprinter Julien Alfred won the island’s first Olympic gold medal, the Kings have brought another moment of glory to the nation.