Barbados Tridents vs Jamaica Kingsmen, Eliminator, Sep 17, 2026: commentary
| Barbados Tridents | 144/6 | 20.0 ov |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Kingsmen | 145/1 | 14.1 ov |
Jamaica Kingsmen win by 9 wickets
Result
Jamaica Kingsmen win by 9 wickets
JKI 1ST
- 14.2
Wide Kevlon Anderson to Saim Ayub. Off break full toss, down leg side on the front foot pushing, Missed (Leg Side) for 1 run. The Jamaica Kingsmen keep their CPL campaign alive with a commanding victory over the Barbados Tridents in the Eliminator. Chasing 145, Maaz Sadaqat produced a sensational maiden T20 century, taking control of the chase with an outstanding display of clean striking and composure under pressure. Kirk McKenzie provided excellent support, remaining unbeaten on 22 as the Kingsmen crossed the finishing line in emphatic fashion. The Barbados bowling attack struggled to contain the Kingsmen's aggressive intent and build sustained pressure during the chase. It was a dominant performance when it mattered most, sending Jamaica through to Qualifier 2. Maaz Sadaqat was deservedly named Player of the Match after his brilliant century.
- 14.1
Over 15. 3 runs. Bowler: Kevlon Anderson. Jamaica Kingsmen: 145/1(rr 9.67)
- 14.1
Kevlon Anderson to Saim Ayub. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep point for 2 runs, shy attempt by Rutherford.
- 14.0
Over 14. 11 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Jamaica Kingsmen: 142/1(rr 10.14)
- 13.6
Daniel Sams to Kirk McKenzie. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Ghazanfar.
- 13.6
Wide Daniel Sams to Kirk McKenzie. Short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by de Kock.
- 13.5
Daniel Sams to Kirk McKenzie. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to extra cover for 2 runs, overthrow by Ghazanfar, mis-fielded by Green.
- 13.4
Daniel Sams to Saim Ayub. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run.
- 13.3
OUT! Caught & Bowled. Daniel Sams to Maaz Sadaqat. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to silly point, caught by Sams.
- 13.2
SIX! Daniel Sams to Maaz Sadaqat. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
- 13.1
Daniel Sams to Kirk McKenzie. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, outside edge to second slip for 1 run, run save by Carter.
- 13.0
Over 13. 9 runs. Bowler: AM Ghazanfar. Jamaica Kingsmen: 131/0(rr 10.08)
- 12.6
FOUR! AM Ghazanfar to Maaz Sadaqat. Off break half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
- 12.5
AM Ghazanfar to Kirk McKenzie. Off break half volley, off stump on the front foot working, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Pollard.
- 12.4
AM Ghazanfar to Maaz Sadaqat. Off break half volley, off stump on the back foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by King.
- 12.3
AM Ghazanfar to Kirk McKenzie. Off break full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, fielded by King.
- 12.2
AM Ghazanfar to Maaz Sadaqat. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by King.
- 12.1
AM Ghazanfar to Kirk McKenzie. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long off for 1 run, fielded by King.
- 12.0
Over 12. 3 runs. Bowler: Daniel Sams. Jamaica Kingsmen: 122/0(rr 10.17)
- 11.6
Daniel Sams to Kirk McKenzie. Slower ball back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, Played to deep square leg for 1 run.
BTR 1ST
- 20.0
Over 20. 7 runs. Bowler: Hunain Shah. Barbados Tridents: 144/6(rr 7.20)
- 19.6
OUT! Run Out. Hunain Shah to Chris Green. Reverse Swing-In half volley, off stump on the back foot Slog, Played in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by McKenzie, by Morris, shy attempt by Paul, mis-fielded by Shah. The Barbados Tridents have posted a competitive total of 144, recovering well after a troublesome start that saw them lose four wickets inside the powerplay. Quinton de Kock was the cornerstone of the innings, producing a composed and valuable 71 to steady the ship. Chris Green provided vital support with an unbeaten 57, keeping the scoreboard moving when the pressure was at its greatest. Andre Russell bowled superbly in his opening spell, picking up two wickets.
- 19.5
Hunain Shah to Quinton de Kock. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Paul.
- 19.4
Hunain Shah to Chris Green. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Sadaqat.
- 19.3
Hunain Shah to Quinton de Kock. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Powell.
- 19.2
Hunain Shah to Chris Green. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run.
- 19.1
Hunain Shah to Quinton de Kock. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Sadaqat.
- 19.0
Over 19. 10 runs. Bowler: Keemo Paul. Barbados Tridents: 137/5(rr 7.21)
- 18.6
FOUR! Keemo Paul to Chris Green. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs. Chris Green has scored fifty runs, making it a crucial innings for him.
- 18.5
Keemo Paul to Quinton de Kock. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, outside off stump on the back foot working, missed for 1 run, fielded by Morris.
- 18.4
Keemo Paul to Chris Green. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run.
- 18.3
Keemo Paul to Quinton de Kock. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Khan.
- 18.2
Keemo Paul to Chris Green. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to short extra cover for 1 run, mis-fielded by Powell.
- 18.1
Keemo Paul to Chris Green. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Khan.
- 18.0
Over 18. 19 runs. Bowler: Rovman Powell. Barbados Tridents: 127/5(rr 7.06)
- 17.6
Rovman Powell to Chris Green. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run.
- 17.5
SIX! Andre Russell to Chris Green. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
- 17.4
Andre Russell to Quinton de Kock. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, Played to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Paul.
- 17.3
Andre Russell to Quinton de Kock. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Ayub.
- 17.2
FOUR! Andre Russell to Quinton de Kock. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
- 6.5
OUT! Bowled. Saim Ayub to Sherfane Rutherford. Carrom length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed. Knocked him over.
- 5.1
OUT! L.B.W. Hunain Shah to Shadrack Descarte. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot working, hit pad. Hunain Shah enters the wickets column in his very first over.
- 3.5
OUT! Caught. Andre Russell to Zachary Carter. Out-swinging back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, top edge, caught by Morris. Andre Russell gets his man.
- 1.4
OUT! Caught. Andre Russell to Kevlon Anderson. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, outside edge in the air uncontrolled, caught by Morris. Kevlon Anderson goes for a duck.
- 0.5
OUT! Caught. Hassan Khan to Brandon King. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Powell.