SLK vs STKNP 5th CPL Match Highlights: The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots chased down 156 with 14 balls to spare at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, defeating St Lucia Kings by five wickets in the fifth match of Caribbean Premier League 2026. Patriots hold third place on the standings; Kings remain fifth.
SLK vs STKNP CPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
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Match Highlights
St Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bat first under lights at Gros Islet. The decision was logical given the venue’s reputation for dew in the second innings, but the Kings would need to bat the full 20 overs to post a total their bowlers could defend.
The innings fell apart almost immediately. Andries Gous was caught behind off Saurabh Netravalkar in the first over for 4, and Ackeem Auguste followed two overs later without scoring, also Netravalkar’s victim. At 12 for 2 after less than three overs, Kings were already in a hole that demanded a significant rebuilding effort.
Kamil Pooran and Jewel Andrew answered the call with an 82-run third-wicket stand that gave the innings its backbone. Pooran was electric, racing to fifty off 28 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 180. Andrew complemented him with composed aggression. At the strategic timeout, Kings sat at 82 for 2 in 10 overs, well-placed for a score in excess of 170.
Andrew progressed to 58 off 42 balls, the innings’ top score, before Jason Holder had him caught in the 16th over. That dismissal sparked a catastrophic collapse. Charith Asalanka had already departed for 14 in the previous over, also off Holder, and Matthew Forde followed immediately after to leave Kings at 138 for 6. From 133 for 3 with overs remaining, the side managed just 22 more runs and finished at 155 for 8, well short of what the partnership had promised.
Holder’s 3 for 20 from four overs was the decisive bowling performance, tight, well-directed, and timed perfectly to break the match open. Netravalkar supported him with 3 for 32, dismantling the top order when it mattered most. Roston Chase and Joshua Bishop added 16 unbeaten at the death, but the damage was already done.
The Patriots’ chase began at an explosive tempo. Johnson Charles smashed 16 off just 5 balls before Matthew Forde dismissed him, and Kyle Mayers followed with 32 off 16 at a strike rate of 200, hitting 3 fours and 3 sixes. By the end of the powerplay, Patriots had 59 on the board for 2 wickets, a foundation that kept the asking rate comfortable for the remainder of the chase.
Rain halted play at 68 for 2 in the seventh over, though the target remained unchanged. Maheesh Theekshana gave Kings a brief window with 2 for 22, removing Mayers and Kevin Wickham (19) to reduce Patriots to 97 for 3 at halfway. Jason Holder added 10 and Dasun Shanaka hit 12 off 9 before both departed, but Andre Fletcher was the constant throughout. He batted the entire chase unbeaten, making 48 off 41 balls with 3 fours and 1 six, rotating strike and absorbing pressure while others attacked. Wanindu Hasaranga finished it off with 9 off 6, and Patriots crossed the line in 17.4 overs.
Matthew Forde’s 2.4 overs cost 47 runs, with 10 wides conceded across the innings collectively easing the chase. For Kings, the collapse from 133 for 3 remains the decisive regret. For Patriots, a batting lineup where six players reached double figures underlined the balance that has kept them in third place through five matches.
Toss Winner
St Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bat first at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, on August 12, 2026.
Key Moment
The turning point arrived in overs 15 and 16 of the Kings’ innings, when Holder and Netravalkar claimed three wickets across four deliveries. From a commanding 133 for 3, Kings lost Asalanka, Andrew, and Forde in rapid succession to slump to 138 for 6, surrendering the 15 to 20 additional runs that could have made the chase competitive.
Star Performer / MVP
Andre Fletcher
Andre Fletcher (STKNP) was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 48 off 41 balls, which anchored the Patriots’ chase from the opening wicket to the final boundary, supplemented by two catches behind the stumps.
St Lucia Kings vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Match Summary
Team | Score |
St Lucia Kings | 155/8 (20 Ov) |
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | 156/5 (17.4 Ov) |
Result | Patriots won by 5 wickets (14 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Andre Fletcher (STKNP) – 48* (41), 2 catches |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Andries Gous – 86 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Alzarri Joseph – 6 wickets |
SLK vs STKNP Playing XI
St Lucia Kings: Andries Gous, Kamil Pooran, Ackeem Auguste, Jewel Andrew, Charith Asalanka, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase (c), Shadley van Schalkwyk, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Bishop, Maheesh Theekshana
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Kevin Wickham, Jason Holder (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Navin Bidaisee, Saurabh Netravalkar, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil
FAQs – Yesterday’s SLK vs STKNP 5th Match (Aug 12, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s SLK vs STKNP match?
A1: Yesterday (August 12, 2026) – 5th CPL Match St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (156/5 in 17.4 Ov) beat St Lucia Kings (155/8 in 20 Ov) by 5 wickets with 14 balls remaining. SLK: Jewel Andrew top-scored with 58; Kamil Pooran hit 54. Holder and Netravalkar each claimed 3 wickets. STKNP: Andre Fletcher’s unbeaten 48 anchored the chase; Kyle Mayers struck 32 off 16 balls. Result: Patriots remain 3rd; Kings stay 5th on the CPL 2026 table.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Andre Fletcher of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 48 off 41 balls, which steadied the chase throughout, along with two catches taken behind the stumps.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia. St Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For St Lucia Kings, Jewel Andrew top-scored with 58 off 42 balls and Kamil Pooran contributed 54 off 30. For St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Andre Fletcher led with an unbeaten 48 off 41 balls, with Kyle Mayers providing an explosive 32 off 16 at the top to set up the chase.
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