Tajinder Singh's 62 Fires Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to Victory
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have won by 2 wickets. Jamaica Kingsmen batted first and posted 167/7 in 20 overs. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons chased down 168 in just 20 overs.
Rovman Powell was the standout in the first innings, scoring 47 off 37 balls (SR 127). 3 sixes and 2 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 54 runs.
In the chase, Tajinder Singh anchored the innings with 62 off 37 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Keemo Paul delivered figures of 3/29 in 4 overs (Econ 7.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
ABF lead the series 4-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 6 of the first innings was the inflection point — 28 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
62 off 37 balls (SR 168), 7 fours, 1 sixes
3/29 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.25)
47 off 37 balls (SR 127), 2 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Jamaica Kingsmen came up short by 2 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. ABF lead the series 4-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.