Antigua & Barbuda Falcons created history by pulling off the highest successful run-crossover in CPL final history to defeat Jamaica Kingsmen and secure their maiden Caribbean Premier League title.
Chasing a target of 171 runs, the Falcons powered through their innings with explosive top-order hitting, capitalizing on a 76-run powerplay before sealing the victory in the 17th over. Following an early exit by Rahkeem Cornwall (20 off 6 balls), Evin Lewis (38) and AA Jangoo built a steadying 64-run partnership. Jangoo (57* off 34) and Hassan Nawaz (47* off 35) then completed the chase with an unbeaten 89-run stand, taking the score to 173/2.
Earlier, Jamaica Kingsmen posted 170 runs primarily on the back of Maz Sadaqat's blistering 114 off 58 balls, featuring 8 fours and 9 sixes. Despite Sadaqat's century and Saim Ayub's 29, the Kingsmen collapsed around them, with Pakistani spinner Sufiyan Muqeem taking 4 for 14 to restrict the side. Muqeem was named Player of the Match for his crucial spell, while Shadab Khan was awarded Player of the Tournament for compiling 132 runs and taking 11 wickets across the season.
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