BASSETERRE, ST. Kitts - THE St. Kitts-Nevis Patriots captured the 2021 Caribbean Premier League title after beating the St. Lucia Kings by three wickets at Warner Park.
Cheered on by a vocal crowd, the Patriots held their nerve to win their first title, and their first at home.
Batting first, the Kings scored a below par 159 for 7 off their allotted 20 Overs. The in-form Roston Chase and opener Rahkeem Cornwall top scored with 43 each.
In reply, Dominic Drakes held his nerve in a topscore with 48 to see the homeside to the title.
Scores: St. Lucia Kings 159/7 and St. Kitts-Nevis Patriots 160/7.
Minister of Sports Jonel Powell has congratulated the Patriots on their win, telling reporters that this is an early independence gift.
