Falcons clinch maiden CPL title
- On Sunday, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons secured their maiden Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League title, defeating Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
- Despite a powerful century from Maaz Sadaqat, who scored 114 off 58 balls, Sufyan Moqim restricted the Kingsmen to 170/9 with a match-winning 4/14 bowling performance.
- Chasing 171, the Falcons built momentum through Rahkeem Cornwall's 20-run opening and a decisive 64-run partnership between Evin Lewis and Amir Jangoo, completing the chase in 16.4 overs.
- Amir Jangoo remained unbeaten on 57 while Hasan Nawaz scored an unbeaten 47, sealing the eight-wicket victory; Shadab Khan earned the tournament's Most Valuable Player award for 132 runs and 11 wickets.
- Reflecting on the win, Falcons skipper Moeen Ali said the campaign was a "tough journey, but a great journey," crediting the team's collective effort for their championship success.
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