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Rizwan’s fighting fifty in vain as Kings thrash Patriots in CPL 2025

GROS ISLET: A resilient half-century from Mohammad Rizwan could not save St Kitts and Nevis Patriots from yet another setback, as they went down by seven wickets to St Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Opting to bat first, the Patriots put up a respectable 177-3 in their 20 overs, with Rizwan leading the charge.

The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter remained unbeaten on 60 off 41 deliveries, striking three boundaries and four sixes, while skipper Jason Holder added a quick-fire 21 from 14 balls.

Earlier, openers Andre Fletcher (37 off 23) and Evin Lewis (18) provided a steady 47-run start, followed by Kyle Mayers’ 27 off 25.

For the Kings, Tabraiz Shamsi delivered a miserly spell, finishing with 2-17 in his four overs, while Roston Chase chipped in with a wicket.

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In response, the Kings made the chase look effortless, cruising home in just 17 overs. Openers Johnson Charles and Tim Seifert set the tone with a blazing 85-run stand inside seven overs.

Charles smashed 47 off only 17 balls before Waqar Salamkheil broke through, but Seifert anchored the innings with a fluent 68 off 45 deliveries.

Ackeem Auguste added 29 from 20, while Chase (15*) and Tim David (16*) applied the finishing touches.

Naseem Shah was the pick of the bowlers for the Patriots, claiming 2-35, while Salamkheil took one wicket.

The result leaves Holder’s St Kitts and Nevis Patriots languishing in fifth place with just two wins from seven outings.

Meanwhile, St Lucia Kings climbed to the top of the standings with three wins, one defeat, and two no results from six matches.

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Mohammad Rizwan set to join St Kitts and Nevis Patriots for CPL remainder

Pakistan wicket-keeper batter and former T20I captain Mohammad Rizwan is set to join St Kitts and Nevis Patriots for the remainder of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, ESPNcricinfo reported on Wednesday.

According to the report, the league will confirm Rizwan’s signing in the next 24 hours.

Mohammad Rizwan has been roped in as a replacement player for pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, who is set to join the Afghanistan team ahead of the tri-series in the United Arab Emirates involving Pakistan and the UAE.

The right-handed batter will be in action in the CPL for the first time, highlighting the growing presence of Pakistani players in the league.

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Rizwan will join his compatriots, Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi, in the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

Last week, leg-spinner Usama Mir signed for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, with Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, and Salman Irshad also featuring in the tournament.

It is pertinent to note that the Pakistan Cricket Board has established a regulation allowing centrally contracted players to participate in a maximum of two overseas T20 leagues within a 12-month period.

This will be Mohammad Rizwan’s second league, as he had previously signed with the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League 2025.

Pakistan players to feature in CPL 2025

Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz (St Kitts and Nevis Patriots), Imad Wasim (Antigua and Barbuda Falcons), Mohammad Amir, and Usman Tariq (Trinbago Knight Riders).

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CPL 2025: Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi shine but Patriots fall to Warriors

BASSETERRE: Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah and all-rounder Abbas Afridi impressed with the ball, but their efforts went unrewarded as the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots faltered in their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 clash against the Guyana Amazon Warriors on Friday.

After opting to bowl first, Warriors’ skipper Imran Tahir restricted the Patriots to 153/8 in 20 overs.

Opener Andre Fletcher led the charge with a brisk 60 off 41 balls, featuring five sixes and a four, while Jyd Goolie chipped in with 24 off 15.

However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled, with only Rilee Rossouw (12) and Abbas Afridi (10) managing double figures.

Dwaine Pretorius spearheaded the bowling with 3/43, while Tahir claimed 2/29 in his four-over spell, which also included a maiden.

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Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, and Gudakesh Motie took a wicket apiece.

In reply, the Warriors made light work of the chase, overhauling the target in 17.2 overs with five wickets to spare.

Opener Ben McDermott blazed 75 off 39 balls, hammering 10 fours and four sixes, before Shai Hope (56 off 39) sealed the win with authority.

For the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Abbas Afridi returned figures of 2/24 from his two overs, while Naseem Shah impressed with 1/19 in three.

Fazalhaq Farooqi and Waqar Salamkheil picked up a wicket each, but the combined effort could not prevent defeat in their second clash in the CPL 2025.

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Pakistan’s star fast bowler joins St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots for CPL 2025

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah has joined the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots for the 2025 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), replacing South Africa’s Corbin Bosch in the squad.

The CPL’s 13th season will kick off on August 14, 2025, with the Patriots opening the tournament against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons.

Naseem, who last featured in the CPL in 2021 for the same franchise, played a key role in their title-winning campaign.

He picked up six wickets in seven matches that season, maintaining an economy of 7.68. His 2-26 in the final was a standout effort as the Patriots lifted their maiden CPL trophy.

Over the years, Naseem Shah has gained considerable experience in franchise cricket, having appeared in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Lanka Premier League (LPL), and Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

However, his availability for this year’s CPL remains uncertain due to Pakistan’s packed international calendar.

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The national team is scheduled to tour the West Indies for white-ball fixtures, take part in a tri-nation series with Afghanistan and the UAE, and then gear up for the Asia Cup 2025 in September.

Besides Naseem Shah, four more Pakistani cricketers are set to feature in the CPL 2025.

Veteran left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has been picked by Trinbago Knight Riders, his fourth team in the CPL since 2021. Amir has already played 39 matches in the tournament, bagging 51 wickets at an average of 18.09.

Spin bowler Usman Tariq, who impressed in PSL 2024 and 2025, is set to make his CPL debut for the Knight Riders.

Meanwhile, All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz will also be turning out for the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, making his first appearance in the league.

Imad Wasim returns to Antigua and Barbuda Falcons after being released and later re-signed by the franchise ahead of the players’ draft.

Pakistan players to feature in CPL 2025

Naseem Shah, Mohammad Nawaz (St Kitts and Nevis Patriots), Imad Wasim (Antigua and Barbuda Falcons), Mohammad Amir and Usman Tariq (Trinbago Knight Riders).

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