SLK vs ABF 3rd CPL Match Highlights, St Lucia Kings held off a determined Antigua and Barbuda Falcons side to win by 4 runs at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown on August 9, 2026. The Kings, who posted 187/8 batting first, were taken to the wire as the Falcons reached 183/7 in reply. The result moves St Lucia Kings to second in the CPL 2026 standings while the Falcons remain third.
SLK vs ABF CPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
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Match Highlights
St Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bat first at Arnos Vale Ground, a decision that appeared well-judged as the surface offered reasonable carry and the powerplay rewarded positive intent. The Kings needed a platform, and they found it through Andries Gous, whose aggression at the top set the template for the innings.
The powerplay delivered 53 runs for one wicket as Gous and Kamil Pooran attacked from ball one. Pooran’s stay was brief but explosive, 14 off just 6 deliveries including three boundaries before Fabian Allen ended it in the second over. The early momentum, however, belonged to Kings, and Gous was the engine driving it.
Ackeem Auguste joined Gous and the pair steadied through the middle phase. A second-wicket stand of 45 carried the Kings to 68 before Auguste edged Cornwall for 18. Jewel Andrew followed shortly, caught at 85/3 in the tenth over, and a brief wobble threatened to derail the innings with Gous’s firepower still to fully ignite.
Roston Chase, the captain, came and went quickly, 10 off 6 before Joseph struck, but Gous’s continuing presence ensured the Kings never lost their footing. He brought up his fifty off 31 balls, a mark that underscored the quality and urgency of his knock at Arnos Vale.
The death overs became a Gous showcase. With the scorecard reading 127/5 at the 15-over mark, the Kings needed finishing firepower. Matthew Forde (15 off 8) and Darren Nedd (13 off 10) contributed usefully, but Gous’s 82 off 51, with 6 fours and 6 sixes, was the defining contribution. Rain and wet ground briefly interrupted proceedings at 150/5 in the 17th over, but could not derail the Kings’ charge to 187/8.
Alzarri Joseph (3/32) was the pick of the Falcons’ bowling, striking at key moments. Shamar Springer (2/39) and Fabian Allen (1/25) supported, while Jayden Seales went wicketless across his four overs in a difficult evening for pace. The Falcons’ bowling was competitive but never quite tight enough at the death.
The Barbuda Falcons Match’ chase began at pace. Rahkeem Cornwall smashed 27 off 13, 2 fours and 3 sixes, before Maheesh Theekshana had him caught and bowled in the third over. Evin Lewis then stepped forward as the chase’s centrepiece, pairing with Tim Robinson for a 56-run second-wicket partnership that brought up the team’s 50 inside five overs and pushed the required rate into manageable territory.
The powerplay ended with the Falcons at 65/1, the stronger opening position when set against the Kings’ 53/1. Lewis and Robinson were set and the chase was on. Robinson departed for 30 at 92/2 in the eighth over, caught at mid-off off Theekshana, but Lewis held firm and the Falcons reached the halfway point needing 79 from 60 balls with eight wickets in hand.
Roston Chase proved the match-turner in the middle overs. Bowling at 4.50 economy across four overs and taking 2/18, Chase’s spell, combining with Theekshana’s own 2/18, slowed the chase decisively when it looked most dangerous. Lewis fell for 48 in the 10th over, Tajinder Singh went for 21 in the 15th, and with 46 needed from 27 the equation remained tight. A run-out ended Jahmar Hamilton’s difficult 10 off 20, and the Falcons suddenly needed 10 off the last over with two wickets standing.
Toss Winner
St Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bat first.
Key Moment
Roston Chase’s 4-over spell in the middle of the Falcons’ chase, 2 wickets for 18 runs at an economy of 4.50, was the pivotal phase of the match. Coming on when the Falcons needed quick runs with wickets in hand, Chase removed Karima Gore and Tajinder Singh in the same over, breaking a threatening platform and shifting the equation decisively in Kings’ favour.
Star Performer / MVP
Andries Gous
Andries Gous (82 off 51, SR 160.78, 6 fours, 6 sixes) was named Player of the Match. His innings anchored the Kings’ total of 187/8 and provided the runs-in-hand that made an otherwise tight final margin a winning one.
St Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Match Summary
Team | Score |
St Lucia Kings | 187/8 (20 Ov) |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | 183/7 (20 Ov) |
Result | Kings won by 4 runs |
Player of the Match | Andries Gous |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Tajinder Singh – 83 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Alzarri Joseph – 6 wickets |
SLK vs ABF Playing XI
St Lucia Kings: Andries Gous, Kamil Pooran, Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase (c), Darren Nedd, Matthew Forde, Joshua Bishop, Shadley van Schalkwyk, McKenny Clarke, Maheesh Theekshana
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Rahkeem Cornwall, Evin Lewis, Tim Robinson, Tajinder Singh, Karima Gore, Jahmar Hamilton, Fabian Allen (c), Shamar Springer, Usama Mir, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales
FAQs – Yesterday’s St Lucia Kings vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 3rd Match (Aug 9, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s SLK vs ABF match?
A1: Yesterday (August 9, 2026), 3rd CPL Match: St Lucia Kings (187/8) beat Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (183/7) by 4 runs. SLK: Andries Gous top-scored with 82; Alzarri Joseph took 3/32 for the Falcons. ABF: Evin Lewis (48) and Rahkeem Cornwall (27) led the chase; Roston Chase took 2/18. Result: Kings move to 2nd in the CPL 2026 standings; Falcons remain 3rd.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Andries Gous was named Player of the Match for his innings of 82 off 51 deliveries, which included 6 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 160.78. His knock formed the backbone of the Kings’ total of 187/8 and ultimately proved the difference in a match decided by just 4 runs.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent. St Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bat first. It was a night match, play began at 19:00 local time on August 9, 2026.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For St Lucia Kings, Andries Gous top-scored with 82 off 51 deliveries, supported by Matthew Forde (15 off 8) and McKenny Clarke (15 off 5 at the death). For Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Evin Lewis was the leading run-scorer with 48 off 24, while Rahkeem Cornwall (27) and Tim Robinson (30) made important contributions in the powerplay and early middle overs respectively.