Waqar Salamkheil’s 4-wicket burst powers Patriots to emphatic win over Falcons in CPL 2025 opener

Imad Wasim’s CPL Captaincy Debut Ends in Defeat

BASSETERRE: Imad Wasim’s much-anticipated debut as captain of the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 ended in disappointment as his side fell to the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the tournament’s opening match. Taking over the captaincy, Imad faced a formidable Patriots lineup featuring big names such as Jason Holder and Naseem Shah. Despite boasting a well-balanced squad, the Falcons struggled to find moment…

Patriots romp to opening win of CPL 2025

CPL 2025 got off to a low-scoring start in Basseterre, where St Kitts and Nevis Patriots rode on a stellar bowling performance led by Waqar Salamkheil to run out six-wicket victors over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. After Jason Holder opted to bowl, Kyle Mayers, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naseem Shah left Falcons at 39 for 3 inside the fifth over. Salamkheil, the Afghanistan left-arm wristspinner, came on in the eighth over and was on target off his fo…

Waqar Salamkheil’s 4-wicket burst powers Patriots to emphatic win over Falcons in CPL 2025 opener

Caribbean Premier League 2025 kicked off in electrifying fashion at Basseterre on August 14, with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots asserting their authority over the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the very first match. Batting first, the Falcons were put to the sword by a spirited Patriots bowling unit, headlined... Read full article at CricketTimes.com