STKNP vs TKR 2nd CPL Match Highlights: Sunil Narine’s devastating early spell and a rain-assisted DLS victory handed Trinbago Knight Riders a 19-run win over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown on August 8, 2026. Restricted to 109/9, the Patriots never recovered from a powerplay implosion, while TKR reached 94/2 in 15 overs, comfortably surpassing their revised DLS target of 76, to consolidate their position at the top of the CPL 2026 standings.
STKNP vs TKR CPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The CPL 2026 match is available across multiple platforms depending on your region.
- Pakistan: Tapmad
- India: Star Sports Network, FanCode
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports (Australia) / Sky Sport (New Zealand)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports, Discovery+
- Bangladesh: FanCode
- Sri Lanka: Star Sports Network, FanCode
- Nepal: Star Sports Network, FanCode
- MENA: Cricbuzz TV
- Worldwide: Matches may also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss at Arnos Vale Ground and opted to field first, a decision that immediately bore fruit as conditions offered early assistance to their bowlers on a damp surface.
The Patriots’ powerplay unravelled inside six overs. Sunil Narine struck with devastating precision, removing Andre Fletcher (6), Kyle Mayers (0), and Alick Athanaze (0) to leave the hosts reeling at 16 for 3. Jyd Goolie chipped in to claim Johnson Charles for 21, and the Patriots found themselves 40 for 4 at the strategic timeout, never having established any platform at the top.
With the innings in danger of complete collapse, Kevin Wickham offered the most disciplined resistance. He navigated the spin threat and steadied the middle overs alongside various lower-order partners, eventually falling for a measured 38 off 44 balls in the 16th over. His dismissal triggered another slide, with Saurabh Netravalkar departing in the same over to leave the Patriots at 79 for 8.
Rain interrupted play briefly during the middle overs with the Patriots at 55 for 6, further disrupting any momentum they had attempted to build. When play resumed, Ashmead Nedd contributed a useful 18 off 19 balls and Obed McCoy struck 13 not out from 10 deliveries to drag the total to 109 for 9, a below-par score on any surface, and one that always left the batting side under pressure.
Terrance Hinds was the pick of TKR’s bowlers in the death, claiming 3 for 33 in his four overs, while Dominic Drakes returned 2 for 20. Narine finished with extraordinary economy, conceding just 7 runs across his four overs, including a maiden, making him virtually unplayable in the powerplay.
TKR’s chase began positively. Colin Munro and Alex Hales set the platform with an opening stand of 26 before Hales fell for 9 in the fourth over off Jason Holder. Munro followed shortly after, dismissed by Waqar Salamkheil for 17. At 34 for 2 in the fifth over, the Knights had lost two wickets but retained clear control of the run rate.
Matthew Breetzke then anchored the chase with composure. He built a vital third-wicket partnership with Joshua Da Silva, who contributed 18 before retiring hurt in the 13th over with TKR well placed at 88 for 2. Breetzke remained unbeaten on 35 off 35 balls as rain returned to curtail the chase at the end of the 15th over, by which point TKR had already eclipsed the DLS target of 76, winning by 19 runs.
Jason Holder’s captaincy offered little to change the outcome; his bowling changes failed to find early breakthroughs in the chase, and Obed McCoy proved expensive in his two overs, conceding 22 runs. The Patriots’ total of 109 was simply insufficient given TKR’s quality and depth, and the DLS calculation offered them no safety net once rain ended proceedings.
The result confirms TKR as the dominant side early in CPL 2026, they sit first in the points table, while the Patriots remain fourth, still searching for the batting consistency to compete at the top. Narine’s dual impact as both a wicket-taking bowler and a disruptive force in the powerplay was the defining factor in a match that was decided well before the rain returned.
Toss Winner
Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown.
Key Moment
Sunil Narine’s powerplay triple strike, dismissing Fletcher, Mayers, and Athanaze inside the first four overs for just 7 runs, effectively ended the match as a contest. Reducing the Patriots to 16 for 3 inside four overs, Narine neutered the top order before any platform could be set, and the innings never fully recovered from that opening damage.
Star Performer / MVP
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine (TKR), Player of the Match: Narine’s return of 3 for 7 from four overs, including a maiden, made him unplayable in the powerplay and single-handedly dismantled the Patriots’ top order, restricting them to a match-losing total.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders Match Summary
Team | Score |
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | 109/9 (20 Ov) |
Trinbago Knight Riders | 94/2 (15 Ov) |
Result | Trinbago won by 19 runs (DLS method) |
Player of the Match | Sunil Narine (TKR) — 3/7 |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Tajinder Singh — 62 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Sunil Narine — 3 wickets |
STKNP vs TKR Playing XI
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Alick Athanaze, Kevin Wickham, Jason Holder (c), Navin Bidaisee, Ashmead Nedd, Saurabh Netravalkar, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil
Trinbago Knight Riders: Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Joshua Da Silva, Matthew Breetzke, Jyd Goolie, Matthew Tromp, Terrance Hinds, Akeal Hosein (c), Sunil Narine, Dominic Drakes, Dexter Sween
FAQs – Yesterday’s St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders 2nd Match (Aug 8, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Patriots vs TKR match?
A1: Yesterday (August 8, 2026), 2nd CPL Match, Kingstown: Trinbago Knight Riders (94/2 in 15 overs) defeated St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (109/9 in 20 overs) by 19 runs via the DLS method. Patriots: Kevin Wickham top-scored with 38; Sunil Narine claimed 3/7. TKR: Matthew Breetzke remained unbeaten on 35. Result: TKR move to the top of the CPL 2026 standings.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Sunil Narine (TKR) was named Player of the Match for his match-defining bowling spell of 3 for 7 from four overs, including one maiden, dismantling the Patriots’ top order inside the powerplay.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent. Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Kevin Wickham top-scored with 38 off 44 balls, providing the only meaningful resistance in a struggling innings. For Trinbago Knight Riders, Matthew Breetzke led the chase with an unbeaten 35 off 35 balls, finishing the job alongside Joshua Da Silva (18, retired hurt) under DLS conditions.