In a captivating encounter of the CPL 2025, Jason Holder delivered a match-winning performance, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. The St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots captain showcased exceptional skill, taking two crucial wickets in the final over to secure a dramatic one-run win against the Barbados Royals. Holder’s all-round contribution was pivotal, as he also displayed impressive form with the bat, scoring valuable runs to help his team post a competitive total of 150. This win marks the fourth success for St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the tournament.
The Barbados Royals, pursuing a target of 151, found themselves needing 14 runs off the last over, with four wickets remaining. Rassie van der Dussen and Daniel Sams were at the crease, facing Holder. The first ball yielded a six from van der Dussen. He then took a single, allowing Sams to face the next delivery. With seven runs required from four balls, Holder bowled a wide. Sams then managed to take two runs. With one run needed from the last ball, Holder dismissed Daniel Sams LBW, ensuring his team’s victory. Earlier, St. Kitts had a tough start.
Batting first, St. Kitts struggled early on, losing five wickets for 74 runs. Jason Holder and N. Bidaisee then stabilized the innings. Holder and Bidaisee added 74 runs for the sixth wicket. Holder scored an unbeaten 53 from 30 balls, including five sixes and one four. Bidaisee added 30 runs in 23 balls, which included two fours and one six. Mohammad Rizwan contributed 39 runs off 36 balls, with four boundaries and one six. St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots reached 150/7 in their 20 overs. Ethan Bosch took three wickets for Barbados Royals, while Daniel Sams and Chris Green each secured two wickets. In response, the Barbados Royals began their chase strongly.
Quinton de Kock and Brendon King provided a solid opening stand for the Barbados Royals, combining for 42 runs in 32 balls for the first wicket. However, the Royals’ innings stumbled following King’s dismissal, losing two further wickets in the subsequent 18 balls. Rassie van der Dussen and Sherfane Rutherford fought hard to lead their team to victory, but their efforts were not enough. Van der Dussen was unbeaten on 37 from 27 balls, with two boundaries and one six. Brendon King scored 29 off 22 balls, hitting one four and three sixes. Rutherford scored 25 off 20 balls, which included one four and two sixes. Captain Rovman Powell was dismissed for 16 runs. Barbados Royals were restricted to 149/7 in their 20 overs, losing the match by a single run. Jason Holder, Waqar Salamkheil, and N. Bidaisee each took two wickets for St. Kitts. Naseem Shah claimed one wicket.