It looked like a mismatch on paper, but the 24th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 proved otherwise. With no wins from five games, Barbados Royals needed something special, while table-topping Saint Lucia Kings expected another routine win.Â
Sent in to bat, the Royals reached 191/5. The Kings’ reply never gathered momentum. When the dust settled, the Royals had won by 27 runs.Â
Moreover, the upset revived the Royals’ hopes. Powell’s side fielded with energy. Home supporters erupted in joy.
CPL 2025- First Innings Highlights (Barbados Royals batting)
Quinton de Kock snicked Khary Pierre and departed for 1, but the Royals built steadily. Brandon King anchored with 42 off 31 balls – three fours and three sixes.Â
Similarly, Kadeem Alleyne, recalled into the XI, injected pace with a 21-ball 39. Rassie van der Dussen’s 20 from 22 provided a bridge between the powerplay and the death overs.Â
At 120/5 after 15.2 overs, the innings needed a spark. Moreover, Captain Rovman Powell delivered a whirlwind, hammering 41* from just 17 balls. He struck four boundaries and three maximums and shared an unbeaten stand with Chris Green, whose 25* off 14 kept the scoreboard racing.Â
The late assault produced 70 runs in the last five overs and pushed the total to 191/5. Tabraiz Shamsi gave the Kings hope with a superb spell of 3 for 26, while Khary Pierre (1/33) and Delano Potgieter (1/32) offered brief control.
Royals still in it!!
The Barbados Royals WIN over the St Lucia Kings by 27 runs and keep playoff hopes alive.
Congrats @BarbadosRoyals
BR 191/5, King 42, Powell 41*; Shamsi 3-26
SLK 164/9, David 44; Simmonds 3-28#CPL25 #WIPlayers
: CPL pic.twitter.com/9eljZKFMG8
— WIPA (@wiplayers) September 7, 2025
Second Innings Highlights (Saint Lucia Kings batting)
The Kings needed 192 at just under ten per over, but their chase began with early tremors. Tim Seifert raced to 24 from 13 balls.Â
Chris Green then removed Johnson Charles for 1 and Ramon Simmonds dismissed Ackeem Auguste, leaving them wobbling at 17/2. Roston Chase added only 8 before edging Green.Â
Tim David steadied the innings to compile 44 from 28 balls. At halfway the Kings still required more than twelve per over.Â
Daniel Sams delivered slower balls and yorkers that clipped the base of the stumps. He accounted for David as well as Aaron Jones and Alzarri Joseph to finish with 3/31.
Fellow left-armer Ramon Simmonds used the short ball effectively to claim 3/28, while Green’s off spin (2/11) gave nothing away. Delano Potgieter chipped in with 22 off 15, and Joseph swung for 23 late on, but constant wickets meant the required rate ballooned.Â
The Kings eventually staggered to 164/9. The chase showed variety.
Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings Final Score & Result
Barbados Royals 191/5 (King 42, Alleyne 39, Powell 41*, Green 25*) defeated
Saint Lucia Kings 164/9 (Tim David 44, Seifert 24, Joseph 23; Sams 3/31, Simmonds 3/28, Green 2/11)
Result: Royals won by 27 runs.
CPL 24th- Man of the Match
Chris Green produced a priceless 25* and then returned with the ball to take 2/11, winning the Player of the Match award. He controlled the tempo.
Key Statistics Table
| Player | Batting (runs /balls) | Bowling (figures) | Catches |
| Brandon King (BR) | 42 (31) | – | 1 |
| Kadeem Alleyne (BR) | 39 (21) | – | – |
| Rovman Powell (BR) | 41* (17) | – | – |
| Chris Green (BR) | 25* (14) | 2/11 | 1 |
| Tim David (SLK) | 44 (28) | – | – |
| Daniel Sams (BR) | 4 (2) | 3/31 | – |
| Ramon Simmonds (BR) | – | 3/28 | – |
Caribbean Premier League Standings
Before this game the Kings sat comfortably at the top of the table with five wins and two no-results from nine matches. Their first defeat since losing to Trinbago Knight Riders narrowed the gap at the summit and gave hope to challengers.Â
The Royals, previously winless, finally opened their account. They remain near the bottom, yet a surge of confidence combined with a better net run rate keeps playoff dreams alive.Â
Matches against Jamaica Tallawahs and Guyana Amazon Warriors await. If they can beat the Tallawahs, their campaign could snowball dramatically again.
Where to Watch Caribbean Premier League?
Official highlights of this match can be found on the CPL’s YouTube channel and the league’s website. In the Caribbean the tournament is televised by Flow Sports and streamed on the FanCode app.Â
Indian fans can watch on Star Sports Network.
Writer’s thoughts
As a journalist who has covered many seasons of the Caribbean premier league, upsets like this remind me why cricket is compelling. Watching an underdog rise felt like witnessing a dormant volcano erupt without warning.Â
The Royals used the energy of their fans and turned it into focused cricket. Seeing Powell hit sixes over midwicket was as exciting as waves hitting the shore.
Caribbean Premier League FAQs
1.Who won the 24th match of CPL 2025 between Barbados Royals and Saint Lucia Kings?
Barbados Royals defeated Saint Lucia Kings by 27 runs at Kensington Oval.
2.What was the final score of the match?
Barbados Royals posted 191/5 in 20 overs, while Saint Lucia Kings managed 164/9 in their chase.
3.Who was the Man of the Match?
Chris Green won the Man of the Match award for his all-round display, scoring 25* and taking 2/11.
4.Which bowlers made the biggest impact for the Royals?
Daniel Sams (3/31), Ramon Simmonds (3/28), and Chris Green (2/11) were the standout bowlers.
5.How does this result affect the CPL 2025 points table?
The defeat narrowed Saint Lucia Kings’ lead at the top, while Barbados Royals opened their account and gained momentum to chase a playoff spot.
The post Caribbean Premier League Final Score: Barbados Royals vs Saint Lucia Kings, 24th Match appeared first on JeetWin Blog.
