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CPL 2021: The Biggest Party In Sports To Kick Off Soon In St Kitts And Nevis

Posted on by Nekisha Cyrus

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021 officially kicks off on Thursday 26th August 2021, with the defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders facing off with the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the opening match.

With all the excitement and anticipation in the air for the biggest party in sports, this year’s tournament, however, will be met with some new changes to its original format. One major change is that all 33 games will be played at Warner Park in St Kitts and Nevis as confirmed by the Cricket West Indies (CWI).

All seven teams -Trinbago Knight Riders, Jamaica Tallawahs, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Barbados Tridents, St Lucia Zouks, and St Kitts and Patriots are amped and ready for this year’s tournament which is scheduled to take place between August 26th and September 15th, 2021. Although it was initially scheduled to start on August 28th and end on September 19th. But that changed after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) began talks with CWI and the CPL, immediately after it identified the September-October window for wrapping up the remainder of the postponed 2021 IPL.

Check out the official schedule below!

Caribbean-Premier-League-Schedule-CPL-2021

Caribbean Premier League Schedule CPL 2021
In addition to the fixed venue for all the matches, the tournament will now be played entirely in a double-header format and begins with a 10 am EST game between Guyana Amazon Warriors and defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders, followed by a 7 pm game between Barbados Tridents and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. There will be breaks on August 30th, September 3rd, 6th, and 10th, before the league stage finishes with triple-headers on September 11th and 12th. The semi-finals and final will take place on September 14th and 15th respectively, with all the games being played in just under three weeks.
So which team will you be supporting this year? Check out the official team lineup below!

CPL-2021-Squads

CPL 2021 Squads

As expected CEH will be keeping you updated each week with all the thrilling highlights and rousing rivalry amongst your favorite teams as we anxiously wait to find out who will be this year’s CPL champion.

Sources include: https://www.cplt20.com, https://www.espncricinfo.com, https://www.news18.com

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CPL 2019 Finals: Barbados Tridents Wins their 2nd title

Posted on by Nekisha Cyrus

With emotions still high and cricket lovers reminiscing about the epic season just witnessed, many may have been too caught up during the matches to notice some of the other benefits that the biggest party in sports brings each year. CPL is now the number one sporting event in the Caribbean with games being played each year in Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Barbados and St. Kitts and Nevis. Besides reviving the once declining interest in cricket in the region, it brings a much needed economic boost to these countries, especially the country hosting the final match.

CPL Cricket Lovers supporting their teams

CPL 2019 finals, played on Saturday 12th October at the Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad and Tobago, turned out to be a thriller with fans turning out in their numbers to witness the spectacular showdown between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Barbados Tridents.  Following this year’s historic season of the CPL matches, the divide across people in the region was clear with many deciding who they would be backing after their original teams were eliminated. It seemed like the overall support was split 50/50 as the Barbados vs. Guyana rivalry took place.

Winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Tridents scored a total of 171/ 6 in 20 overs. Many thought that this, while a formidable total, was insufficient for the mighty warriors to make. But as fate would have it, the Warriors lost wickets at regular intervals and struggled to only score 144/9 in 20 overs. What a heart-breaking loss for Guyana, as the Warriors suffered their first lost for the entire season and their fifth loss in a CPL finals. The Tridents winning the finals by 27 runs, earned their 2nd CPL title since 2015. Supporters cheered on as Jonathan Carter was awarded the ‘Man of the Match’ title and Hayden Walsh was declared the ‘Man of the Tournament’.

 

According to the official CPLT20 site, after conducting an Economic Impact Assessment (EIA), it was determined that there has been a continual major financial boost for the region during the CPL tournaments from Investors, Tourism, Hotel & Travel accommodations, Media value during TV and Digital media broadcasts, Fan attendance and also the staggering rise in job creations in recent years. Not to mention the overall unification and incomparable excitement from cricket supporters throughout the region, who continue to show the cricket world with each match played why it is called the biggest party in sports.

Caribbean Entertainment Hub will like to congratulate the Barbados Tridents for taking home the HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2019 title.

As another amazing season comes to an emotional end, for some the countdown to next year’s edition have already begun. We at CEH truly enjoyed every minute of covering the CPL 2019 tournament and bringing our readers their weekly news worthy highlights. So for the love of cricket, share with us some of your most memorable moments throughout this season in the comments section below.

 

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Sources include: https://www.latestly.com, https://www.insidesport.co , https://www.cplt20.com

 

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CPL 2019 Highlights: Barbados & Guyana to Faceoff in Finals

Posted on by Nekisha Cyrus

And then there were two!

We don’t know about you, but we’re still recovering from the Caribbean Premier League 2019 Playoffs. This week was filled with nerve-wracking anticipation that came to a bitter-sweet end, sealing the faith of two teams that would be facing off in this year’s CPL finals.

It was no surprise to cricket fans when the Guyana Amazon Warriors became the first to secure their spot in the finals. After remarkably securing a 10 match winning streak this year, which is rare for a T20 franchise league, they left cricket supporters wondering which team will showdown in the finals.

 

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Guyana Amazon Warriors

 

This week’s playoffs commenced on Sunday 6th October, 2019 at 11am at the Providence Stadium, Guyana with the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots competing against the defending champions, the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR). The Patriots fans were left heartbroken as the Knight Riders eliminated their chances of a spot in the finals after winning by 6 wickets, scoring a total of 128/4 in 18.4 overs while the Patriots scored 125/7 in 20 overs. This win also restored faith for the TKR supporters since they have been on a losing streak for some time now.

 

 

With the decision now down to the defending champions, the Trinbago Knight Riders and the Barbados Tridents. The first Qualifier, having took place the same day and location was played at 3.30pm and gave the Guyana Amazon Warriors yet another win as the competed against the Barbados Tridents. Winning by 30 runs and scoring a total of 218/ 7 in 20 overs, the Amazon Warriors continued their dominance throughout the playoffs, while the Tridents putting up a good fight scored a total of 188/8 in 20 overs.

 

 

The 2nd Qualifier however, left the CPL planet speechless with an unexpected turn of events as the defending champions was unable to secure their spot in the finals, ending their hopes of winning their 4th consecutive title. Disappointed TKR supporters left the Brian Lara Stadium on Thursday 10th October, 2019 after the Barbados Tridents reigned victorious over the Riders, eliminating them from the finals and securing their spot to compete against the Amazon Warriors.

The Riders won the toss and elected to field while the Tridents scored a total of 160/6 in 20 overs. Consumed with ambivalence, patrons cheering the Riders onto victory were disappointed in the end when they lost scoring a total of 148 in 19.3 overs. This gave the Tridents their entry to the finals, which will be their first since 2015.

 

 

With emotions and predictions now being reconsidered, in a little over 24 hours at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy the 2019 Caribbean Premiere League winner will be decided. The final match will be played on Saturday 12th October, 2019 and kicks off at 5pm. Do you think that the most consistent team thus far, the Guyana Amazon Warriors will be able to secure their first title after finishing runners up in four previous finals? Or do you think the Barbados Tridents stand a chance at securing their second title? Who will you be supporting? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for our CPL Finals coverage.

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Sources include: https://www.espncricinfo.com/, https://www.insidesport.co/, https://www.cplt20.com/  https://www.sportskeeda.com/

 

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CPL 2019 Highlights: Guyana Amazon Warriors leading with 7 Consecutive Wins

Posted on by Nekisha Cyrus

The Guyana Amazon Warriors continues to dominate the CPL 2019 after securing their 7th consecutive win.

This magnificent victory took place on Wednesday 25th September, 2019 at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet in St. Lucia as the Warriors faced off against the St. Lucia Zouks during Match #21. The Zouks won the toss and elected to bat scoring a total of 161/ 7 in 20 overs, however the Guyana Amazon Warriors winning by 8 wickets scored 162/2 in 18.2 overs.

The ‘Man of the Match’ title was awarded to West Indian first-class cricketer Brandon King whose unbeaten 81 helped secure this amazing win for the Warriors. According to INews Guyana, the Warriors are assured of a top-two finish and with it a place in the first qualifier for a place in the final, with the safety net of a second chance should they lose that one.

With the Warriors currently in position #1 and accounted for in the playoff, the big question cricket fans are asking right now is what is the current standing of the remaining CPL competing teams?

According to the 2019 Caribbean Premier League Table, presently in 2nd place is defending champions and three-time CPL winners, the Trinbago Knight Riders. The Riders remain 2nd despite having now gone three matches without a victory after winning their first four with a total of 9 points. They are still carded to compete in three remaining matches against the Guyana Amazon Warriors on the 30th September and 4th October, and the Barbados Tridents on the 2nd October before the playoffs officially begins.

 

St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
In the 3rd position, with a total of 8 points and nine matches played is the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots. Securing four wins thus far, the Patriots is carded to play one more on match Saturday 28th September 2019 against the Barbados Tridents at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.

 

After struggling with four defeats in their seven matches played, previous CPL champion- the Barbados Tridents recently secured their first win on home soil this season bring their total to three wins and placing them in the 4th position with a total of 4 points. In their remaining three matches, they will face off against the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots on the 28th September, the St. Lucia Zouks on the 29th September and the Trinbago Knight Riders on the 2nd October.

 

In the 5th position with a total of 5 points after winning only two matches out of the seven matches played in the league is the St. Lucia Zouks. With two more remaining games to be played, the Zouks need to win both to have a decent chance of staying there. Their remaining matches includes competing against the Jamaica Tallawahs on 27th September and the Barbados Tridents on 29th September, 2019.

And lastly, previous two-times CPL tournament winner- the Jamaica Tallawahs who have been struggling to secure wins in this year’s edition of the CPL. With just two more games remaining for the Tallawahs, their next match taking place on 27th September against the St. Lucia Zouks in St. Lucia is a must-win affair if they have hopes of making it to this year’s playoff.

 

As the 7th edition of CPL culminates, who do you have your money on to take home this year’s title? Let us know in the comment section as we continue to keep you updated as the CPL countdown continues for the final match carded to take place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on October 12th 2019.  You can also visit the official CPLT20 website for more information- https://www.cplt20.com/

 

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Sources include- https://www.espncricinfo.com, http://www.looptt.com, https://www.inewsguyana.com, http://www.guardian.co.tt

 

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CPL 2019 Highlights: TKR Breaks Record

Posted on by Nekisha Cyrus

And the cricket fever continues with the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) breaking the CPL record for the ‘Highest Batting Total’ with 267/2 in 20 overs, as they continue their dominance and winning streak securing four wins out of their four games played thus far.

With the excitement increasing with each match played throughout the Caribbean as the biggest party in sports continues, here’s a full recap of what took place since our last CPL 2019 highlight a week ago.

MATCH #4 took place on Saturday 7th September, 2019 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, with a showdown between the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and the Guyana Amazon Warriors with Guyana winning the toss and electing to field. The Patriots scored 153/8 in 20 overs, but the Warriors were victorious in the ended scoring 159/2 in 18.5 overs and winning by 8 wickets earning them their 2nd win. Taking home the ‘Man of the Match’ title was Guyanese cricketer, Shimron Hetmyer of the Guyana Amazon Warriors.

 

MATCH #5 and #6 both took place on Sunday 8th September, 2019. With Match #5 being played at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain between TKR and the St. Lucia Zouks. Winning the toss and electing to bat first was the St. Lucia Zouks scoring a total of 167/5 in 20 overs. However, the defending champions earned their 3rd win by 7 wickets scoring a total of 168/3 in 17.5 overs.  The ‘Man of the Match’ title was awarded to Trinidadian Cricketer, Lendl Simmons of TKR.

 

For Match #6, the Barbados Tridents faced off with the Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Monday 9th September, 2019. The Warriors earned yet another win with their 47 runs lead, making this their 3rd thus far, scoring a total of 180/4 in 20 overs, while the Tridents scored 133 in 16.4 overs after winning the toss and electing to field. Leniko Boucher of the Barbados Tridents also made his T20 debut and Trinidadian Cricketer, Nicholas Pooran being hailed the ‘Man of the Match’.

 

 

News also broke this week that TKR captain Kieron Pollard has now been appointed the new West Indies captain of their white-ball team with immediate effect replacing Jason Holder as the ODI captain and Carlos Brathwaite in T20Is. This move is aimed at improving the West Indies current standing after they finished ninth among 10 participating teams at the ICC Cricket World Cup earlier this year in England. His captaincy will be put to the test when the West Indies will play three T20Is and three ODIs before a one-off test against Afghanistan in November.

Kieron Pollard- New West Indies Captain (ODI/ T20I)

 

With excitement brewing with each daily match, up next we head to the Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre for Match #7 & #8, both featuring the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots. On Tuesday 10th September 2019, in Match #7 the Jamaica Tallawahs faced off with the Patriots, who won the toss and elected to field. The Tallawahs scored 241/4 in 20 overs, while the Patriots earned their 1st CPL win scoring 242/6 in 18.5 overs and winning by 4 wickets. The ‘Man of the Match’ title was given to Trinidadian Cricketer, Evin Lewis of the Patriots.

 

 

And on Wednesday 11th September 2019, in Match #8 the Barbados Tridents won by 18 runs against the Patriots. Scoring a total of 186/2, while the Patriots scored 168/9 in 20 overs. Claiming the ‘Man of the Match’ title this time was Neplase Cricketer, Sandeep Lamichhane of the Barbados Tridents.

 

 

The Sabina Park, Kingston lit up on Thursday 12th September, 2019 for Match #9 where the Jamaican Tallawahs took on the St. Lucia Zouks in an intense game with the Zouks reigning triumphant in the end scoring 171/5 in 16.4 overs and winning by 5 wickets, while the Tallawahs scored 170/5 in 20 overs. Derval Green and Ramaal Lewis of the Tallawahs made their T20 debuts along with Roland Cato of the St. Lucia Zouks. The ‘Man of the Match’ title was awarded to Antiguan cricketer, Rahkeem Cornwall of the Zouks.

 

 

Andre Russell of the Jamaica Tallawahs was also injured during Match #9 after being struck by the ball on his helmet near his right ear in which he immediately fell to the ground and was surrounded by fielders. A stretcher was brought in and he was carried off the field. The West Indies All-rounder was taken to the hospital, however his team has since confirmed that his scans were clear and he was sent back to his hotel to rest and recover.

 

Andre Russell alongside members of the Jamaica Tallawahs

 

Match #10 was also played at the Sabina Park in Kingston and brought with it a new record for the ‘Highest Batting Total’ in the CPL history by the Trinbago Knight Riders who faced off once again with the Jamaica Tallawahs, winning with their record breaking 267/2 in 20 overs while the Tallawahs scored 226/5 in 20 overs. A day of batting bonanza as stated by the TKR team in a congratulatory social media post. South-African born New Zealander Cricketer, Colin Munro of TKR was elected the Man of the Match’ while Javelle Glen of the Tallawahs made his T20 debut.

 

With 10 matches officially completed and so much more still on the way, during the next few weeks we predict that thousands of cricket lovers will be at the edge of their seats as the countdown intensifies to see who will take home this year’s title. The final match is carded to take place at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on October 12th 2019, so stay tuned for more juicy highlights and weekly updates on your favorites teams.

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Sources include- https://www.espncricinfo.com, https://www.caribbeanlifenews.com, https://guyanachronicle.com, https://www.icc-cricket.com

 

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CPL 2019 Officially Kicks Off

Posted on by Nekisha Cyrus

Welcome to the Biggest Party in Sport!

The excitement is back as cricket lovers throughout the Caribbean is gearing up to support their favorite teams and players as the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2019 officially kicks off once again. Although the tournament was previously scheduled to begin on August 21st 2019, it was later postponed to September 4th 2019 to avoid colliding with the India’s tour of the West Indies.

So who will be this year’s new Champion? With the first three matches already completed and so much more on the way, CEH is here to bring you weekly updates; win, lose or draw with all the thrilling highlights and rousing rivalry amongst your favorite teams.

CPL 2019 Official Teams listing

 

On Wednesday 4th September, 2019 the first blow of the CPL battle took place at a sold out Queen’s Park Oval with fans at the edge of their seats to witness the brilliant 11-run win from the current defending champions, the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the opening match against the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

With newly appointed Captain Kieron Pollard, representing the TKR franchise for the first time in the CPL after Dwayne Bravo suffered a finger injury and is away on recovery, fans are hoping that he will be able to lead the Riders to their third consecutive victory. With that said, they are definitely off to a great start after securing their first win with 152/7 in 20 overs and New Zeeland All-rounder James Neesham of gaining the ‘Man of the Match’ title.

 

Up next we head to Providence Stadium in Guyana for Match 2 as the St. Lucia Zouks who replaced the previous St. Lucia Stars franchise team taking on the Guyana Amazon Warriors, with Guyana reigning victorious in the end by 13 runs. The Warriors scored 155/9 while the Zouks scored 142/9 in 20 overs and Australian Cricketer, Chris Green of the Warriors being named the ‘Man of the Match’.

 

Match 3 was met with great anticipation as the Trinidad and Jamaica well known rivalry was reignited in the Queen’s Park Oval on Friday 6th September between the Trinbago Knight Riders and the Jamaica Tallawahs. An intense game from beginning to end, but the Knight Riders claimed their second victory after winning by 22 runs with 191/4, while the Tallawahs scored 169/6 in 20 overs and Trinidadian Cricketer Sunil Narine of the Riders being hailed the ‘Man of the Match’. A proud Shak Rukh Khan, one of the TKR franchise owners and well-known Bollywood actor was also spotted in the crowd enjoying the match.

 

With matches currently being played in the following six countries Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Barbados and St. Kitts and Nevis. For the next few weeks, Caribbean Entertainment Hub will be keeping you updated with all the stirring day to day action as the CPL 2019 climaxes. Then we head to the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad and Tobago for the final match which is carded to take place on October 12th, 2019.

 

Sources include- https://www.cricketworld.com, http://www.looptt.com, https://www.news18.com

 

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CPL The Biggest Party In Sports

Posted on by Shamar Blunt

Touted as one of the biggest parties in sports, the CPL (Caribbean Premier League) came to a close last Sunday at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad with the defending champs, Trinbago Knight Riders, once again completely dominating Guyana’s Amazon Warriors to retain their CPL title. The Knight Riders have had 3 titles in 4 years, and show no signs of slowing down. However, we must take time out to shed a tear for the Amazon Warriors, for this was their fourth appearance in a final in only 6 years. Lady luck was truly not on their side.
The CPL over the years has reintroduced the love of cricket to many of us West Indians. After years and years of disappointment coming from our namesake team on the international stage, there was a big need to get the love back into our regional game. CPL saw the void, took up the mantle, added fireworks and music, and ran with it. The experience of the carnival atmosphere along with the biggest names in T20 cricket being on display was always going to be a big draw for our Caribbean crowds, and it has certainly rang true over the years. The Knight Riders have been the dominant force in the franchise from inception; even in the years where they did not win the title, they still performed well, often getting to the semifinal stages. Initially, they had a fierce rivalry with the Barbados Tridents, however more often than not, the Riders would emerge victorious. Other teams like the St. Lucia Stars and St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots have had beautifully exciting matches among themselves over the years, with huge boundary clearing shots, and acrobatic efforts in the field.

Fans enjoying the carnival atmosphere

During the final this time around skipper of Riders, DJ Bravo had won the toss and decide to bowl first, which proved a problem for the Warriors who never really got a good footing in their innings. Scoring 147/9 off their 20 overs, Bravo’s team with the help of a great start from Brendon McCullum and Colin Munro, chased down the total with 2 overs to spare.
During the post-match presentation, captain Bravo had this to say about his team’s efforts and the supporters who following them throughout the series.
“To my team, this victory is for Trinidad and Tobago. In a tournament like this, you can lose close games but we had the best team and we deserved to win…I am happy with the way our team played throughout the tournament. I think the first ball of the day by Ali Khan set the tone for us. Ronchi got them off to a great start but Pierre showed his courage to come back. Colin Munro put an icing on the cake along with Brendon McCullum. They rely heavily on Tahir and Green while opening with the ball. I knew we have the best finishers in the tournament and to win the final by eight wickets, I am really happy for that.”
Compared to last year, the tournament saw a distinctive improvement in the runs scored and the big hitting for which has been missing in previous incarnations. In the 2017 edition, out of 34 matches played, there were only 2 times teams scored over the 200 run mark, while 448 sixes were on display. In stark contrast, this year the 200 run mark was passed 9 times, while a whopping 530 sixes were delivered. This included the highest total in the history of CPL, scored by St. Lucia Stars against Barbados Tridents. Colin Munro from the league champions, Knight Riders, had 13 matches played in which he made over 50 runs six times.
Another CPL has come and gone, and as always it has left its fans with a greater appreciation of the talent we currently have in the Caribbean. Cricket has always been a source of much spirited talk amongst us West Indians, and with the Knight Riders once again beating the competition comprehensively, it will be interesting to see how the teams are shaken up next year to deal with the champions. I fully expect the 2019 season to be another installment filled with passion and fire from the players; spurred on by the roars from the fans.

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