David Miller's blistering 17-ball 50 secured a thrilling victory for Barbados Royals, knocking Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) out of the CPL eliminator at Providence Stadium, Guyana. After a floodlight failure reduced the second innings to a five-over chase, the Royals were tasked with chasing 60, and Miller made it look easy. According to Reddy Anna Match
Predictions, Miller's explosive performance was key to Barbados Royals’ victory, highlighting his finishing prowess under pressure.
Opting to open with Quinton de Kock, Royals captain Rovman Powell saw his partner fall to Sunil Narine after just one boundary. But Miller, entering at No. 3, turned the game on its head with five massive sixes and three boundaries. Powell, although initially rusty, played the supporting role as Miller’s dominant batting made short work of TKR’s bowlers, finishing the chase with four balls to spare.
TKR’s hopes rested on Nicholas Pooran's brilliant 91* off 60 balls. Pooran was on track for his second consecutive T20 ton, but his effort wasn’t enough. Despite contributions from Jason Roy (25 off 17), Kieron Pollard (17 off 19), and Andre Russell (20* off 18), TKR couldn't accelerate enough. Reddy Anna Match Predictions suggested that the Knight Riders lacked intent and struggled to maximize their big hitters. Royals’ disciplined bowling attack, led by Naveen-ul-Haq (1-25), utilized the conditions well, forcing TKR into mistimed shots.
The game took a dramatic turn when a floodlight tower failed with five balls left in TKR’s innings. The stoppage lasted for nearly two hours, with fears of an abandonment that would have seen TKR advance due to their superior position in the points table. Luck favored the Royals as the lights returned just in time for the five-over chase, and Miller’s fireworks sealed the deal.
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