CPL 2024, BR vs SKN, Match 18 Highlights: Cornwall's Five-Wicket Haul, Quinton De Kock's Fifty Take Royals To Playoffs

Goodbye, Folks!

So, that brings us to an end to another CPL 2024 encounter. It turned out to be a one-sided affair with home team Barbados Royals coming out on top. We hope you enjoyed this OneCricket Live Blog, and till next time, this is Aashay Chopade, Signing off on behalf of Probuddha and our dedicated OneCricket family. Cheers!

BR vs SKN: Player Of The Match!

Rahkeem Cornwall is the Player Of the Match for his brilliant five-wicket haul in a comeback match.

BR vs SKN: Match Summary!

Five wins out of six matches, and Rovman Powell's Barbados Royals storm into playoffs! A complete performance this, they won an important toss after rain delayed the start. The bowlers were on the mark right from the Powerplay with Naveen-ul-Haq bagging two wickets in that phase and then Cornwall came in and completely demolished Patriots. They lost wickets at regular intervals and were eventually bowled out for just 110 which was chased down with ease in the 12th over by Royals with Quinton de Kock scoring unbeaten 59 to cap-off another strong performance.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Five Wides Seal The Deal For Royals!

Barbados Royals have registered a thumping win here! They win by 9 wickets and have sealed a playoff spot with a dominating performance in the last game infront of their home crowd.

BR vs SKN Live Score: The Caribbean Fitness Drills Are Here 😄

BR vs SKN Live Score: Fifty For Quinton De Kock!

Quinton De Kock continues his great form in CPL 2024! Quinny scored 115 in the last game against Guyana, and has now scored another fifty in his usual free-flowing way.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Barbados Royals Are Cruising Here!

Just 21 needed off 66 balls! They are looking all set to become the first team in CPL 2024 to qualify for the playoffs and once again it is Quinton de Kock who has led the way with the bat.

BR vs SKN Live Score: You Are Never Away From A Party In The Caribbean

BR vs SKN Live Score: Hasaranga Draws First Blood!

Wanindu Hasaranga has provided the much-needed breakthrough for his side. The Sri Lankan is too good a bowler to allow a young batter to dominate consistently. Alleyne hit the third ball of the over for a six, and tried to hit the sweep the next ball for a boundary as well. However, he missed it and the ball hit his pads. It looked dead straight, but the umpire did not raised the finger and it was the DRS that has now overturned the decision in the favour of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

BR vs SKN Live Score: A Lifeline For Quinton De Kock!

Mayers thought that he has got his man, but the DRS has gone Quinton de Kock's way. A sharp delivery coming in with the angle and the South African failed to get any bat on it. The ball hit his pad and the umpire raised the finger after a loud appeal. However, the Ball Tracking has now shown that the ball is missing the stumps, and the decision is overturned.

BR vs SKN Live Score: On The Solar Panels - De Kock Unleashes!

Quinton De Kock with a powerful hit this time. We told you, he is not going to back down now, and he has smashed the biggest six of the game with ease against his fellow countryman Anrich Nortje. A pick-up shot and uses all the pace of the ball to deposit it over solar panels at the Kensington Oval.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Quinton De Kock Steps Up!

Six And Four! Quinton de Kock has finally decided to step on the accelerator. Beautiful timing first to hit a six and then lovely placement to end the over with a boundary. De Kock is a man in form and expect him to keep going from hereon.

BR vs SKN Live Score: A Sedate Start For Barbados Royals!

Barbados Royals have started with caution in this run-chase. The target is not a big one, and it seems that they don't want to take unnecessary risk at the start of the innings.

BR vs SKN Live Score: We Are All Set For The Run-Chase!

Kyle Mayers will start with the ball for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and the duo of Quinton de Kock and Kadeem Alleyne are out in the middle for Barbados Royals. Here we go..

BR vs SKN Live Score: And That is IT....

Obed McCoy takes the final wicket as the Patriots get bundled out for just 110 runs in the last over of their innings. The Royals won the toss in the match and started off on a great note as they picked up the wickets of Evin Lewis and Kyle Mayers pretty early.

After this Rahkeem Cornwall came into the attack and wreaked havoc in the Patriots' batting line-up. He picked up five wickets for 16 runs in his four overs and destroyed the batting line-up of the Patriots. With a bit of a fight back, the Patriots managed to post 110 on the board.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Cornwall Magic in CPL 2024

BR vs SKN Live Score: Cornwall gets his fifth

One more falls and Cornwall picks up his fifth wicket of the match. He now has the fourth best figure in the CPL history.

BR vs SKN Live Score: One more bites the dust

Odean Smith joins the marching party here. The Patriots have now lost seven wickets. Guess the bowler..... Yes, it is Rahkeem Cornwall once more.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Hasaranga also walks back

Cornwall strikes for the third time in the match. He has broken the back of the Patriots here. Hasaranga is his latest prey.

BR vs SKN Live Score: The march continues

Rilee Rosssouw departs. The Patriots have now lost half their side. They are now struggling to get a fighting total in this game.

BR vs SKN Live Score: One more falls

Rahkeem Cornwal picks up two wickets in two ball on his return game. The Patriots are in deep trouble here.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Fletcher joins the party

After Lewis and Mayers, Andre Fletcher also falls cheaply. The Patriots are in a spot of bother here.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Mayers goes back

The Patriots lose one more wicket, this time it is the dangerous Mayers and Naveen ul Haq has struck once again. The visitors are in early trouble in this game.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Evin Lewis Dismissed

Naveen ul Haq gets the better of Evin Lewis as Patriots lose their first wicket. 

BR vs SKN Live Score: Steady Start for the Patriots

Andre Fletcher and Evin Lewis have started steadily for the Patriots. They are trying to be cautious and not throw away their wickets in a careless attempt or a rash shot.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Ready for the start

The umpire walk out into the field. The Royals's fielders take the field and form the customary team huddle. The two openers of the Patriots are also out there and we are all set to go.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Team Changes

Here are the changes that the two teams have made

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: Joshua Da Silva, Ryan John, and Odean Smith come in for Veerasammy Permaul, Josh Clarkson, and Johann Layne.

Barbados Royals: Rivaldo Clarke and Keshav Maharaj miss out. Nyeem Young and Rahkeem Cornwall come in.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Pitch Report

Here is a look at the pitch report with Danny Morrison

BR vs SKN Live Score: Captains' Say

Andre Fletcher (St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Captain): "Well for sure, we want to win. No matter what happens, if we come out winning this game, we will be happy. Three changes. Ryan John, Odean Smith and Joshua Da Silva come in.

Rovman Powell(Barbados Royals Captain): "We are going to bowl first. It looks a wet surface. Hopefully we can restrict them to a low total. We have a few changes. Keshav Maharaj goes out and Nayeem Young comes in. Rahkeem Cornwall comes in.

Ya! I am feeling good about my personal game. It is all about keeping the momentum going forward."

BR vs SKN Live Score: Playing XIs

The playing XI of the two teams are here. 

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Playing XI : Andre Fletcher (c), Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Mikyle Louis, Joshua Da Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Odean Smith, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje, Ryan John

Barbados Royals Playing XI : Quinton de Kock (wk), Kadeem Alleyne, Rahkeem Cornwall, Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell (c), David Miller, Jason Holder, Nyeem Young, Obed McCoy, Maheesh Theekshana, Naveen ul Haq

BR vs SKN Live Score: Toss Update

Rovman Powell have won the toss and they have decided to field first.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Players warming up

The players are warming up. The toss will soon be done.

BR vs SKN Live Score: All set for the battle

BR vs SKN Live Score: Update

We have an update on the toss time. The toss will take place at 19:05 Local Time; 4:35 IST. The game will start from 19:20 Local Time; 4:50 IST.

BR vs SKN Live Score: Toss Delayed

It was raining and covers were till a bit earlier. However, the covers are off now and the umpires are out there examining the field. We hope that there will be soon an update on the toss time and the start time.

Hello and welcome to OneCricket's live blog for the 18th match in the CPL 2024. The Barbados Royals will be taking on the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in this match at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. This is Probuddha Bhattacharjee and along with Aashay Chopade, we will take you through the live action of this game.