Shadab brilliance takes Falcons top of the table in CPL
The allrounder hit an unbeaten 20-ball 52 in a stunning take down of TKR in North Sound
The allrounder hit an unbeaten 20-ball 52 in a stunning take down of TKR in North Sound
Scorer: K Vairavan | Commentator: Rvel Zahid
That's it from us today. From myself, Rvel Zahid, and my co-commentator Rashad Mahbub, it's goodbye and goodnight. Thanks for joining us and we'll see you next time
Shadab Khan, Player of the Match: It was amazing, always. Last game as well, and I think they are amazing. They make an atmosphere where we can enjoy it, and I think they were amazing as always. I think they're the legends of the game. If I do something special for them, I think it's amazing, and it's a great feeling because they've done so much for Antigua. If I give a little bit of happiness to them, I think it's amazing for me. I think definitely both, because when I started bowling, there was so much dew today and it was getting wet. I think I controlled it very well, and after that, when I came in batting, we needed a proper finishing role. I think, Alhamdulillah, I did an amazing job. I think how KP played, because he gave me confidence as well, and because one side is too much wind, I think he did an amazing job as well. I think Guyana is always a very good team, and I think we have the momentum. Hopefully, we continue with that because tomorrow again we have a game. Hopefully, how we played today, we'll do the same stuff. Antigua fans, I came here for the first time, but how you create the atmosphere, it's amazing. Whoever's watching on TV, I request for you guys to come here and give us a boost tomorrow as well. Hopefully, we will give you happiness.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) started off in a clumsy manner when Rahkeem Cornwall started with a couple of fours and a six, but got run out in a very unfortunate fashion. Then Amir Jangoo hung around and tried to stabilise the ship, but kept losing his partners until Kusal Perera took control. However, the asking rate was still pretty high. Then the clutch player, Shadab Khan, took his guard and said, "What's all the fuss about?" He went berserk, all guns blazing. It was like nothing could get through his defense. He was even more devastating against pace, coming down the track and hitting down the ground insolently, whacking the ball all over the park and timing it impeccably. In the end, ABF won quite comfortably. It was stuff of the legends; such clean hitting, such authority, mastery over the bowlers. He used the wind in his favour and really took a liking to Hinds and Edwards towards the end. This innings is one for the memory vault!
The allrounder hit an unbeaten 20-ball 52 in a stunning take down of TKR in North Sound