(CPL) – The thirteenth match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) proved unlucky for the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons as the Barbados Royals chalked up their third victory in a row with a ten-run win by DLS on a rain affected evening in Bridgetown.
After being inserted, the Falcons posted a competitive total of 176/5, largely thanks to a composed stand of 92 runs between Sam Billings and Justin Greaves, which was also a record for any wicket for the Falcons.
In response, the Royals got off to a shaky start. Mohammad Amir stitched together a maiden in the first over of the Falcons bowling effort. A frustrated Rahkeem Cornwall then plinked his seventh delivery, his first from Chris Green, straight to Roshon Primus at mid-off. Primus celebrated the catch keenly, but his fortunes would take a dramatic turn shortly afterwards.
