The St Lucia Kings pulled off a dramatic three wicket victory over the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons under the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method in a rain-affected Caribbean Premier League clash, climbing to the top of the standings.
St Lucia Kings clinched a rain-reduced thriller against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in to move to the top of the points table in 2026 Republic Bank CPL.
The Falcons were restricted to 98 for 9 in 19 overs, with Matthew Forde starring with 4 for 29, while Roston Chase and Joshua Bishop chipped in with two wickets each.
Persistent rain reduced the Kings’ chase first to 84 from 15 overs, then to just 52 from eight overs.
At 21 for 6, defeat looked certain, but Forde fought back with 11 runs, which along with a composed finish from Bishop with 12 the Kings sealed victory with two balls to spare.
Despite the chaotic finish, the Kings held their nerve to secure a crucial win and underline their resilience in the competition.