The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 final took place on October 6, 2024, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, where the Saint Lucia Kings secured their first-ever CPL title by defeating the Guyana Amazon Warriors. In a thrilling contest, the Kings emerged victorious by six wickets, chasing down the target of 139 in 18.1 overs. Roston Chase was named Player of the Match for his crucial contribution of 39 runs off 22 balls, while Aaron Jones sealed the victory with an unbeaten 48 off 30.
Guyana Amazon Warriors’ Batting Fails Them in the CPL 2024 Final
The Guyana Amazon Warriors, having won the toss, opted to bat first. However, their innings was a struggle from the start. Despite a late surge, with 36 runs coming off the last two overs, the team only managed to post a modest total of 138 for 8 in their 20 overs. The Kings’ bowlers kept the pressure on throughout, and Guyana never quite found their rhythm. The standout performers for Guyana were Shimron Hetmyer and Romario Shepherd, but the total looked under par on a decent batting surface.
CPL 2024 Final Hurdle for Saint Lucia Kings: Stumbling Start
Chasing 139, the Saint Lucia Kings faced immediate trouble. The Amazon Warriors’ bowlers, led by Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius, ripped through the top order, leaving the Kings in disarray at 51 for 4 after 10 overs. Star batsmen like Faf du Plessis, Johnson Charles, and Tim Seifert were all back in the pavilion, and it seemed the Warriors were on their way to a successful defense of their total. By the halfway mark, the Kings looked to be in serious trouble, with the scoreboard pressure building and the Warriors tightening their grip.
Crucial CPL 2024 Final Partnership: Roston Chase and Aaron Jones
In the 16th over, Roston Chase and Aaron Jones turned the game. The two began cautiously, adding just 22 runs in five overs, but soon unleashed an onslaught that left the Warriors reeling. Aaron Jones suddenly found his touch, smashing boundaries and clearing the ropes with ease. Roston Chase, playing the perfect anchor, complemented Jones by rotating the strike. The game swung decisively in the 16th and 17th overs, where the duo plundered 47 runs. Aaron Jones’ 92-meter six and Roston Chase’s clean striking brought Saint Lucia within touching distance of the title. The pair eventually guided the Kings to victory with 11 balls to spare.
Roston Chase: The Architect of Saint Lucia Kings’ CPL 2024 Final Triumph
Roston Chase’s calm under pressure and ability to stay composed when the team needed him most were crucial to the Kings’ victory. His 39 off 22 deliveries, combined with Aaron Jones’ explosive knock, made all the difference in the final. The Kings’ middle-order resurgence, driven by Chase, was the defining moment.
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