Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 27th Match

t20St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won by 1 run

Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

12 Sept 2025, 4:30 am IST

Barbados Royals won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Inning Score: 150 /7

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Mohammad Rizwan	c van der dussen b chris green	39	36	4	1	108.33
Andre Fletcher	c brandon king b eathan bosch	13	12	0	1	108.33
Evin Lewis	lbw b daniel sams	0	1	0	0	0
Kyle Mayers	b chris green	6	9	0	0	66.67
Jason Holder	not out	53	30	1	5	176.67
Leniko Boucher	c sherfane rutherford b daniel sams	2	6	0	0	33.33
Navian Bidaisee	c kadeem alleyne b eathan bosch	30	23	2	1	130.43
Dominic Drakes	c kadeem alleyne b eathan bosch	0	2	0	0	0
Naseem Shah	not out	1	1	0	0	100

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Jomel Warrican	4	36	0	0	9
Chris Green	4	18	2	0	4.5
Eathan Bosch	3	26	3	2	8.7
Ramon Simmonds	4	33	0	1	8.2
Daniel Sams	4	30	2	1	7.5
Sherfane Rutherford	1	5	0	0	5

Barbados Royals Inning Score: 149 /7

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Quinton de Kock	c and b navian bidaisee	22	22	1	1	100
Brandon King	b waqar salamkheil	29	22	1	3	131.82
Kadeem Alleyne	c dominic drakes b naseem shah	5	6	1	0	83.33
Rassie van der Dussen	not out	37	27	2	1	137.04
Sherfane Rutherford	c lewis b navian bidaisee	25	20	1	2	125
Rovman Powell	c dominic drakes b waqar salamkheil	16	13	1	1	123.08
Chris Green	lbw b holder	4	4	0	0	100
Daniel Sams	lbw b holder	4	6	0	0	66.67

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Ashmead Nedd	3	25	0	0	8.3
Jason Holder	4	32	2	4	8
Naseem Shah	4	30	1	1	7.5
Waqar Salamkheil	4	27	2	1	6.8
Navian Bidaisee	4	24	2	0	6
Dominic Drakes	1	10	0	0	10

Match Summary

Barbados Royals vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 27th Match (2025-09-11)

Summary:
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots clinched a thrilling victory by 1 run against Barbados Royals in a nail-biting T20 match at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Jason Holder's explosive half-century stood out, while Eathan Bosch's stellar bowling performance helped SNP secure the win. The match featured tight bowling, crucial batting partnerships, and exciting catches.

Detailed Narrative:

First Innings - St Kitts and Nevis Patriots:
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots batted first and posted 150/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Mohammad Rizwan was the top scorer for SNP with 39 runs off 36 balls (4 fours, 1 six) but fell to a sharp catch by Rassie van der Dussen off Chris Green's bowling. Jason Holder was instrumental with the ball for BR, picking up 2 wickets and limiting SNP's scoring opportunities.

Eathan Bosch emerged as the standout bowler for BR, claiming 3 crucial wickets and maintaining pressure at critical stages. His scalps included Andre Fletcher (13 off 12 balls) and Dominic Drakes (0 off 2 balls), both caught by Kadeem Alleyne, who showcased brilliant catching skills.

Wickets Highlights:

Evin Lewis departed for 0 early in the innings, trapped lbw by Daniel Sams.
Kyle Mayers contributed 6 runs before being clean-bowled by Chris Green.
Sherfane Rutherford was dismissed after scoring 25 off 20 balls (1 four, 2 sixes), caught by Evin Lewis off Navian Bidaisee.

Second Innings - Barbados Royals:
Chasing 151 to win, Barbados Royals fell agonizingly short, scoring 149/7 in 20 overs. Jason Holder played a scintillating knock of 53 not out off 30 balls (1 four, 5 sixes) with a remarkable strike rate of 176.67, anchoring BR's innings and keeping hopes alive until the final moments.

Quinton de Kock provided a steady start with 22 off 22 balls, while Brandon King added a quick 29 off 22 balls (1 four, 3 sixes) before being bowled by Waqar Salamkheil. Rassie van der Dussen contributed 37 not out off 27 balls (2 fours, 1 six) but couldn't accelerate enough to secure victory.

Navian Bidaisee delivered an all-around performance for SNP, picking up 2 wickets and returning figures of 4-0-24-2. Waqar Salamkheil also impressed with 2 wickets, including the key dismissal of Brandon King.

Wickets Highlights:

Kadeem Alleyne was dismissed for 5 runs, caught by Dominic Drakes off Naseem Shah.
Sherfane Rutherford fell for 25 runs, caught by Evin Lewis off Navian Bidaisee.
Chris Green and Daniel Sams were both trapped lbw by Jason Holder in quick succession.

Bowling Highlights:

Eathan Bosch (BR): 3 wickets for 26 runs in 3 overs, including 2 catches by Kadeem Alleyne.
Jason Holder (BR): 2 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs with 4 wides.
Navian Bidaisee (SNP): 2 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs, including the dismissal of Quinton de Kock and Sherfane Rutherford.
Waqar Salamkheil (SNP): 2 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs, including the dismissal of Brandon King and Rovman Powell.

Catches and Fielding:

Kadeem Alleyne took 2 spectacular catches in the first innings, dismissing Andre Fletcher and Dominic Drakes.
Dominic Drakes took 2 catches in the second innings, dismissing Kadeem Alleyne and Rovman Powell.
Evin Lewis and Rassie van der Dussen contributed with key catches, adding to the excitement of the match.

Match Turning Point:
Jason Holder's breathtaking innings kept Barbados Royals in contention until the final over, but St Kitts and Nevis Patriots held their nerves to defend the target by a slim margin of 1 run. Eathan Bosch's critical 3 wickets and tight bowling spells across the innings proved decisive.

Player of the Match:
Eathan Bosch (BR) – For his outstanding bowling performance of 3 wickets for 26 runs and influencing the game with crucial breakthroughs.

Key Performances:

Batting:
- Jason Holder (BR): 53 not out off 30 balls (1 four, 5 sixes).
- Mohammad Rizwan (SNP): 39 off 36 balls (4 fours, 1 six).
- Rassie van der Dussen (BR): 37 not out off 27 balls (2 fours, 1 six).
- Brandon King (BR): 29 off 22 balls (1 four, 3 sixes).
Bowling:
- Eathan Bosch (BR): 3 wickets for 26 runs in 3 overs.
- Chris Green (BR): 2 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs.
- Waqar Salamkheil (SNP): 2 wickets for 27 runs in 4 overs.

This match showcased a perfect blend of power-hitting, precise bowling, and brilliant fielding, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the last ball.