[Watch] Faf du Plessis Completes Fifty In Style With A Stunning Six In CPL 2024
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In the ongoing match between St Lucia Kings and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at the Daren Sammy Stadium, the Patriots posted a competitive total after a steady start by their openers. Earlier in the match St Lucia Kings, captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Andre Fletcher and Evin Lewis' Significant Partnership
Andre Fletcher and Evin Lewis gave the Patriots early momentum and snitched up a 51-run partnership in 38 balls. Fletcher, the more aggressive of the two, continued to hold the innings together even after Lewis departed after the powerplay.
Fletcher faced significant struggle to accelerate the team's total, although, he managed to score a commendable 62 off 50 balls. However, it was Rilee Rossouw's explosive knock of 50 from 31 deliveries that played a crucial role in boosting the team's total.
His innings provided the much-needed momentum towards the end, that helped St Kitts and Nevis Patriots surpass the 170-run mark. The Kings' bowlers were disciplined, but Rossouw's late surge made the difference in lifting the Patriots to a competitive score.
The Faf du Plessis Show
Chasing a target of 174, the St Lucia Kings got off to a flying start, with significant contributions from their openers Johnson Charles and captain Faf du Plessis. Both looked in excellent form from the first ball and launched a relentless attack on the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots' bowlers. Their aggressive approach put the Kings in a commanding position early on.
Faf du Plessis played a magnificent knock, taking full control of the chase. He reached his fifty in style in the 9th over as he smashed a full-length delivery from Veerasammy Permaul for a huge six straight over the umpire's head.
Du Plessis struck 5 fours and 5 sixes during his innings and maintained a blistering strike rate of 200, which kept the pressure on the Patriots.
Johnson Charles also played a pivotal role and contributed 73 runs off 40 balls. Together, the duo took on the bowlers with ease and kept the run chase well within reach. Their powerful partnership dominated the game and took the momentum in favour of St Lucia Kings as they cruised towards a successful chase.
At the time of writing, SLK have won the match with 5 wickets with 21 balls remaining. They have been absolutely clinical to come out with flying colours.