Saint Lucia Kings narrowly defeat Antigua Falcons by 4 runs in CPL 2026

In a thrilling encounter at the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026, the Saint Lucia Kings edged past the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by just 4 runs. The match, held at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, saw Saint Lucia post a competitive total of 187/8 in their 20 overs after opting to bat first. In reply, the Falcons fell short, managing only 183 runs in their allotted overs.

Saint Lucia’s innings was anchored by a stellar performance from Andreis Gous, who smashed 82 runs to set the tone for his team. Gous dominated from the start, ensuring the Kings maintained a brisk scoring rate throughout. On the bowling front, Antigua’s Alzarri Joseph stood out, claiming three crucial wickets to keep the Kings from running away with the game.

Chasing 188, the Falcons began strongly, courtesy of Rahkeem Cornwall’s aggressive start. After his dismissal, Tim Robinson and Evin Lewis steadied the innings, with Lewis scoring a crucial 48 runs. At one stage, the Falcons appeared to be in control, inching closer to the target. However, the Kings’ spin duo of Roston Chase and Maheesh Theekshana turned the tide with tight bowling spells, stifling the Falcons’ momentum.

The pressure was evident as Antigua’s middle-order struggled to accelerate, particularly Jahmar Hamilton, who managed just 10 runs off 20 balls. This slowdown proved costly, leaving the Falcons with an uphill task in the final overs. The match reached its climax in the last over, where Saint Lucia’s Matthew Ford held his nerve under pressure. A desperate attempt by Shamar Springer to clear the boundary ended in a catch by Darren Nedd, sealing the Kings’ victory.

Saint Lucia’s win was powered by Gous’s batting heroics and the disciplined bowling effort from their spinners. With this hard-fought victory, the Kings have kicked off their CPL 2026 campaign on a high note, setting the stage for more exciting matches ahead.