The 20th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba witnessed a stunning upset as Saint Lucia Kings demolished the high-flying Trinbago Knight Riders by seven wickets with 53 balls to spare on September 3, 2025. Tabraiz Shamsi‘s exceptional bowling performance was the catalyst that dismantled TKR’s formidable batting lineup, restricting them to just 109 runs and effectively ending their perfect home record.
The South African left-arm spinner delivered a masterclass in spin bowling that completely derailed Trinbago’s innings. After Saint Lucia Kings won the toss and elected to field first, Shamsi’s devastating spell of 3 wickets for just 12 runs in 4 overs proved to be the match-defining performance. His victims included some of the most destructive batters in T20 cricket – Akeal Hosein, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell – all clean bowled by his guile and precision.
Tabraiz Shamsi’s bowling brilliance dismantles star-studded TKR lineup
The manner in which Shamsi systematically dismantled TKR’s middle order was a testament to his tactical acumen and skill execution. His strategic approach involved varying his pace and flight, making it extremely difficult for the TKR batters to settle into any rhythm. The Trinbago Knight Riders’ batting collapse was comprehensive, with the team managing only 109 runs in 18.1 overs. Apart from captain Nicholas Pooran‘s fighting 30 off 36 balls, no other batter could provide meaningful resistance against Shamsi’s spin web.
Shamsi’s performance earned him the Player of the Match award, with his figures of 3/12 representing one of the best bowling performances in CPL 2025. His economy rate of 3.00 runs per over was remarkable, as he bowled 16 dot balls and conceded no boundaries during his spell.
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Clinical chase seals Saint Lucia Kings’ dominant victory
With Trinbago Knight Riders restricted to 109, Saint Lucia Kings approached the modest chase with clinical precision. Tim Seifert provided a blistering start, scoring 36 runs off just 32 balls with six boundaries and one six at a strike rate of 189.47. The 66-run partnership between Seifert and Ackeem Auguste effectively ended any hopes TKR had of defending their total.
Roston Chase‘s unbeaten 27 off 24 balls and Tim David‘s finishing touches of 17 not out off 16 balls ensured there were no late hiccups in the chase. The fact that Saint Lucia Kings reached their target in just 11.1 overs with a scoring rate of 10.02 runs per over highlighted the clinical nature of their performance.
This dominant victory secured Saint Lucia Kings’ place in the CPL 2025 playoffs and ended TKR’s four-match winning streak at home. The comprehensive nature of the win, achieved with 53 balls remaining, sent a strong message about Saint Lucia Kings’ championship credentials.
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— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 4, 2025
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