Tim Seifert’s 105, Roston Chase’s Three Wickets Power St Lucia Kings To 36-Run Win Over TKR

Port of Spain: The Saint Lucia Kings delivered an impressive all-around performance to defeat the Trinbago Knight Riders by 36 runs, reclaiming the top position on the Caribbean Premier League points table. Assigned to bat first, the Kings amassed a formidable total of 211/4 from their 20 overs, marking their second 200-plus score of the season.

Tim Seifert spearheaded the Kings' charge with an unbeaten 105 off 61 balls, while Kamil Pooran provided a brisk start with 25 off 17 balls, aiding the team to 64/1 in the powerplay. Seifert and Pooran combined for 60 runs in just 34 deliveries. Faf Du Plessis led Rotterdam Dockers to a five-wicket victory in the Dutch Derby, with opener John Campbell contributing 27 off 17 balls and Seifert forming a crucial 75-run partnership with him in 38 deliveries.

Charith Asalanka's 33 off 21 balls proved vital in the middle overs, helping the Kings maintain a strong score. Seifert reached his century in 57 balls during the final over. Roston Chase, the Knight Riders' captain, took three key wickets early in the chase, dismissing Sunil Narine, Matthew Breetzke, and Nicholas Pooran to shift the game's momentum in the Kings' favor.

Matthew Forde sealed the match with a sharp return catch, dismissing Kieron Pollard. The Kings' dominant performance saw them rise to the No. 1 spot on the points table, becoming only the second team this season to secure eight points. Their next match is against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on September 3, 2026, in Basseterre.