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'Huge victory' - Fans react as Saint Lucia Kings stun Barbados Royals with huge 90-run victory in CPL 2023

CPL 2023 encounter between Saint Lucia Kings and Barbados Royals ends with the Kings pulling off a stunning, much-needed victory.

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'Huge victory' - Fans react as Saint Lucia Kings stun Barbados Royals with huge 90-run victory in CPL 2023

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In a thrilling encounter at the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023, the Saint Lucia Kings pulled off a stunning victory, leaving fans on social media buzzing with excitement. The match, which marked the 16th game of the tournament, saw the second-placed Kings facing off against the Barbados Royals, who were languishing near the bottom of the table. The stakes were high, with the Kings eyeing the top spot and the Royals hoping to climb up to second place with a win. Both teams were riding on the back of convincing victories in their previous contests, aiming to maintain their momentum as the CPL entered its crucial second half.

The Barbados Royals won the toss and opted to field, looking to seize control early on. However, the Kings had other plans and got off to a blistering start. The opening duo of Johnson Charles and Colin Munro nearly forged a 100-run partnership before van der Merwe struck with two quick wickets in successive overs around the 10th over, injecting some life into the Royals' campaign.

A crucial double-wicket over from Holder further restricted the Kings from crossing the 200-run mark, a target that seemed well within their grasp at the halfway stage. The Royals, though, paid the price for dropping a couple of catches, and the pitch conditions appeared favourable for slower deliveries.

Ultimately, the Saint Lucia Kings managed to post a formidable total of 195 for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The Royals' pursuit of this target would have marked the highest successful run-chase at the Kensington Oval, a feat that proved elusive for them on the day. The Royals' batting lineup crumbled under the pressure, as they were bundled out for a mere 105 runs, succumbing to a crushing 90-run defeat.

The Kings executed their game plan brilliantly, with Alzarri Joseph leading the charge with a three-wicket haul, dismissing key batsmen Cornwall and Laurie Evans in consecutive deliveries. Support came from Primus and Peter Hatzoglou, who each picked up 2 wickets, while the spinners also chipped in. The Royals struggled to find any batting momentum throughout their chase.

Here’s how Twitter reacted after the match:

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