St Lucia Kings claimed the 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title by defeating Guyana Amazon Warriors by 6 wickets in the final at the Providence Stadium, Guyana on October 6, 2024. The Kings chased down a target of 139 with 11 balls remaining, thanks to match-winning contributions from Roston Chase and Aaron Jones.
Key Highlights:
- Roston Chase and Aaron Jones’ Stand: After a shaky start, Chase’s 39 off 22 balls and Jones’ unbeaten 48 off 31 balls anchored the chase, taking the Kings to a comfortable win.
- Noor Ahmad’s Brilliant Spell: Ahmad was the standout bowler for the Kings, taking 3 wickets for 19 runs in his 4 overs, applying pressure in the middle overs.
- Dwaine Pretorius’ Late Flourish: Pretorius scored a quickfire 25 off 12 balls to help Guyana Amazon Warriors recover after struggling at 88/6, posting a total of 138/8.
- Moeen Ali’s All-Round Effort: Ali contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 14 and taking the key wicket of Faf du Plessis, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Kings from lifting the trophy.
Match Summary:
Guyana Amazon Warriors Innings:
- Top Scorers:
- Dwaine Pretorius: 25 (12),
- Shai Hope: 22 (24),
- Romario Shepherd: 19* (9)
- Fall of Wickets: Guyana got off to a shaky start, losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz for a duck in the very first over. Despite contributions from Hope and Pretorius, they were restricted to 138/8.
- Bowling Highlights for Kings:
- Noor Ahmad: 4 overs, 19 runs, 3 wickets
- Khary Pierre: 4 overs, 21 runs, 1 wicket
St Lucia Kings Innings:
- Top Performers:
- Aaron Jones: 48* (31),
- Roston Chase: 39* (22),
- Faf du Plessis: 21 (21)
- Fall of Wickets: The Kings found themselves in trouble at 51/4 in the 10th over, but Chase and Jones combined to stabilize the innings and ensure the victory.
Post-Match Reactions:
- Roston Chase: “This means a lot. I’ve been in two finals before, and I made up my mind this morning to make it count. I’m glad we could bring it home for the team.”
- Aaron Jones: “Playing in the final is always challenging, but we came out on top. I pride myself on being a match-winner, and I’m glad I could help the team today.”
Brief Scores:
Guyana Amazon Warriors: 138/8 in 20 overs (Dwaine Pretorius 25, Shai Hope 22; Noor Ahmad 3/19, Khary Pierre 1/21)
St Lucia Kings: 139/4 in 18.1 overs (Aaron Jones 48*, Roston Chase 39*; Romario Shepherd 1/29, Moeen Ali 1/41)
Result: St Lucia Kings won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Aaron Jones
CPL 2024 result: St Lucia Kings won the 2024 CPL
St Lucia Kings’ impressive bowling effort and the middle-order partnership between Chase and Jones secured their CPL 2024 title, overcoming early setbacks to outclass the Guyana Amazon Warriors in a clinical performance.
