Karima Gore in action (Source: @wiplayers/X)
The new CPL season began with Karima Gore standing tall for the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. Against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in Basseterre, while his teammates struggled, Gore produced a lone hand of brilliance, 61 off just 34 balls, decorated with eight fours and two sixes. Even though the Falcons were bowled out for 121 and lost the match, his innings was the spark that showed fight and intent in an otherwise gloomy start.
Match-Winner at North Sound - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Just days later, Gore turned promise into victory. Chasing 152 against the Barbados Royals at North Sound - Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, he played the anchor and the finisher, scoring an unbeaten 64 off 53 deliveries. Calm under pressure, he rotated strike when needed, then unleashed two towering sixes in the 18th over to tilt the contest. With Fabian Allen sealing it with a six of his own, Gore’s steady hand ensured the Falcons crossed the line with two balls to spare.
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The Heartbeat of Falcons’ Batting
Two matches, two fifties, two contrasting circumstances, one in defeat, one in triumph. Together, they underline Gore’s growing stature as the heartbeat of the Falcons’ batting order. He has demonstrated his ability to counter collapse with a counterattack and guide a tricky chase with patience and precision.
A Star In the Making
In a tournament that thrives on flair, Gore has proven that temperament is just as valuable as raw power. Back-to-back fifties have transformed him from a dependable name into the Falcons’ headline act. If this form continues, his bat could well be the compass guiding the franchise through the turbulence of CPL 2025.
