In the first semi-final of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Trincomalee Knight Riders defeated Jamaica Talawahs by 9 wickets to make it to the final.
According to the details, in the match played at Brian Lara Cricket Stadium, Trincomalee Knight Riders won the toss and invited Jamaica Talawahs to bat who scored 107 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Enkroma Bonner top-scored with 41, while Roman Powell (33), Carlos Braithwaite (13) and Asif Ali (4) were the top scorers and six of the team's players failed to cross double digits.
Aqeel Hussain proved to be the most successful bowler for Trincomalee Knight Riders who led 3 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs and Kheri Pierre took 2 wickets while Sunil Narine and Fawad Ahmed took one wicket each. آٹ کیا۔
The Trincomalee Knight Riders reached the target in 15 overs thanks to the smoky batting of Lendl Simmons and Tune Webster to take the team to the final. Lendl Simmons made 54 off 44 balls with 2 sixes and 6 fours while Tune Webster made 44 off 43 balls with 1 six and 4 fours.
