The much-anticipated CPL 2024 Final on October 6, 2024, at Providence Stadium, Guyana, brought together two heavyweights of the season – the Saint Lucia Kings and the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Saint Lucia Kings secured their first-ever CPL title by defeating Guyana Amazon Warriors by six wickets. In a match where momentum swayed both ways, Saint Lucia managed to hold their nerve and chase down a target of 139 in 18.1 overs.
First Innings Struggles for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL 2024 Final
Guyana Amazon Warriors, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, struggled to get going against the disciplined Saint Lucia Kings bowling attack. Despite a valiant effort from their middle order, including late fireworks that added 36 runs in the last two overs, they could only muster a total of 138/8 in their 20 overs. Imran Tahir and Roston Chase were instrumental in stifling the run rate, with Chase also contributing on the field with crucial stops. Guyana’s innings lacked explosive partnerships and relied too much on individual efforts.
A Rocky Start to the CPL 2024 Final for Saint Lucia Kings
In reply, the Saint Lucia Kings faced immediate pressure from the Amazon Warriors’ bowling attack, finding themselves in trouble at 51/4 by the 10th over. The likes of Faf du Plessis, Johnson Charles, and Ackeem Auguste fell early, leaving the chase looking shaky. The game appeared to be slipping away when Roston Chase and Aaron Jones came together at the crease. Over the next five overs, they steadied the innings, although runs came slowly, with no boundaries scored for a staggering 61-ball stretch between the 4th and 14th overs.
Game-Changing Partnership Between Roston Chase and Aaron Jones
A message from Saint Lucia Kings’ coach Darren Sammy seemed to reignite the pair’s intent. Chase and Jones launched a stunning counter-attack, hammering the Guyana bowlers in the final overs. A massive 65 runs came from the last three overs, with Aaron Jones slamming a game-changing 48 off 30 balls, including two sixes and four boundaries. Chase, named Player of the Match, added a brisk 39 off 22 balls, sealing the win.
Early Breakthroughs by Warriors but Bows in the CPL 2024 Final Stages
Guyana Amazon Warriors were in the driver’s seat during the first 10 overs of Saint Lucia’s chase, with Moeen Ali and Dwaine Pretorius delivering key breakthroughs. However, as the game wore on, their bowlers faltered, particularly in the final overs. Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius, who had bowled well early on, failed to contain the Saint Lucia batsmen, and their loose deliveries were ruthlessly dispatched.
For the Saint Lucia Kings, this victory marked a significant moment. Having reached the final twice before and come up short, they finally lifted the trophy, breaking the curse of near misses. Coach Darren Sammy, a Saint Lucia native and the only captain to have won the T20 World Cup twice, added another feather to his cap by guiding his home team to their maiden CPL triumph.
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