Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Match 24, Sep 3, 2026: commentary

Over 20. 17 runs. Bowler: Joshua James. Trinbago Knight Riders: 175/7(rr 8.75)

SIX! Joshua James to Joshua Da Silva. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over third man for 6 runs. The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have secured a thrilling 8-run victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders after successfully defending 183. Rahkeem Cornwall was the star with the ball with an excellent three for 17, while Joshua James claimed two crucial wickets. Trinbago struggled early, losing four wickets in the powerplay, before Kieron Pollard's 41 and Joshua Da Silva's unbeaten 54 kept the chase alive. Despite Da Silva's late hitting, the Knight Riders fell short in the chase. The Falcons showed excellent bowling discipline, timely wicket-taking and composure under pressure to seal a deserved victory.

FOUR! Joshua James to Joshua Da Silva. Reverse Swing-In half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge past fine leg for 4 runs.

SIX! Joshua James to Joshua Da Silva. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Joshua James to Joshua Da Silva. Reverse Swing-In full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long off for no runs, fielded by Springer.

Joshua James to Joshua Da Silva. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Seales.

Joshua James to Akeal Hosein. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, dropped catch by Lewis, fielded by Khan.

Over 19. 9 runs. Bowler: Shamar Springer. Trinbago Knight Riders: 158/7(rr 8.32)

Shamar Springer to Akeal Hosein. Half volley, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.

Shamar Springer to Joshua Da Silva. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Seales.

SIX! Shamar Springer to Joshua Da Silva. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Shamar Springer to Akeal Hosein. Full toss, outside off stump deep in crease driving, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Allen.

Shamar Springer to Akeal Hosein. Off cutter full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed to silly mid on for no runs.

Shamar Springer to Akeal Hosein. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.

Over 18. 3 runs. Bowler: Joshua James. Trinbago Knight Riders: 149/7(rr 8.28)

Joshua James to Akeal Hosein. Length ball, middle stump on the back foot pushing, Played to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Springer.

Joshua James to Terrance Hinds. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Steer, mis-timed for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.

Joshua James to Joshua Da Silva. Reverse Swing-In yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Springer.

Over 20. 19 runs. Bowler: Lahiru Kumara. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: 183/4(rr 9.15)

FOUR! Lahiru Kumara to Moeen Ali. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played past deep cover for 4 runs. That's the end of the first innings. Hassan Nawaz has been the standout performer for the visitors, leading the way with an excellent 76, as he found the boundary regularly and kept the scoreboard moving. Moeen Ali provided valuable support, finishing unbeaten on 32. Evin Lewis made 24 at the top of the order but never really found his rhythm as the Knight Riders' bowlers fought back strongly after a great start from the Patriots. The bowlers had their moments, with Sunil Narine and Usman Tariq bowling economical spells and picking up a wicket each. A competitive total on the board, and the chase awaits. Stay tuned.

Lahiru Kumara to Shadab Khan. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Greaves.

SIX! Lahiru Kumara to Shadab Khan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Lahiru Kumara to Shadab Khan. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front Scoop, missed for 2 runs, shy attempt by Da Silva, by Kumara, fielded by Munro.

SIX! Lahiru Kumara to Hassan Nawaz. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump deep in crease Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

Over 19. 5 runs. Bowler: Akeal Hosein. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: 164/3(rr 8.63)

Akeal Hosein to Hassan Nawaz. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control to long off for 1 run, run save by Pooran.

Akeal Hosein to Hassan Nawaz. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump down the track Slog, mis-timed to short leg for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.

Akeal Hosein to Hassan Nawaz. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.

FOUR! Akeal Hosein to Hassan Nawaz. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.

Akeal Hosein to Hassan Nawaz. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front slog sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Da Silva.

Akeal Hosein to Hassan Nawaz. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to backward point for no runs, fielded by Munro.

Over 18. 6 runs. Bowler: Lahiru Kumara. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: 160/3(rr 8.89)

Lahiru Kumara to Moeen Ali. Reverse Swing-In half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, Played to deep mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Narine.

Lahiru Kumara to Hassan Nawaz. Reverse Swing-In full toss, middle stump on the back foot glancing, Played to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Greaves.

Lahiru Kumara to Moeen Ali. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the front foot Steer, Played to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Tariq.

Lahiru Kumara to Moeen Ali. Reverse Swing-In full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Pollard.

Lahiru Kumara to Moeen Ali. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Hinds.