🏆 Match Overview | CPL 2025 Clash
CPL 2025 witnessed history as Bangladesh’s legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became only the second bowler to reach 500 T20 wickets, leading the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to a dominant 7-wicket win over the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
📍 Venue: Antigua Recreation Ground
📅 Date: August 24, 2025
🏆 Result: Antigua Falcons won by 7 wickets
🎖️ Player of the Match: Karima Gore – 52* (match-winning knock)
⭐ Highlight: Shakib Al Hasan’s 3/11 & 500th T20 wicket
📊 Match Summary
| Match | CPL 2025 – Antigua Falcons vs St. Kitts Patriots |
|---|---|
| Venue | Antigua Recreation Ground 🏟️ |
| Date | August 24, 2025 |
| Result | Falcons won by 7 wickets |
| Top Performer (Bat) | Karima Gore – 52* (40) |
| Top Performer (Ball) | Shakib Al Hasan – 3/11 🎯 |
| Milestone | Shakib reaches 500 T20 wickets ✅ |
🐐 Shakib Al Hasan – A Legend of T20 Cricket
There are T20 specialists, and then there’s Shakib Al Hasan — the Bangladesh superstar who has mastered the shortest format of the game.
With his 3/11 spell against the Patriots, Shakib entered the elite 500-wicket club in T20 cricket, joining legends like Dwayne Bravo.
📌 Shakib’s T20 Records So Far:
- Matches Played: 432
- Wickets: 500 🏏
- Average: 21.8
- Economy: 6.84
- 4-wicket hauls: 10
- 5-wicket hauls: 3
⚡ First Innings – Patriots Struggle to Post 133/9
The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots started cautiously but failed to accelerate on a moist Antigua pitch.
🏏 Top Performers for Patriots
- Evin Lewis: 32 (29) 💥
- Mohammad Rizwan: 30 (25) 🧠
- Andre Fletcher: 12 (10)
Despite some sparks, wickets kept falling at regular intervals, largely due to Shakib Al Hasan’s magic.
🚨 Key Moments in Patriots’ Innings
- Early wicket of Andre Fletcher stalled momentum
- Evin Lewis retired hurt but returned bravely
- Shakib dismissed Rizwan, Mayers, and Bidaisee in a dream spell 🎯
- Patriots collapsed from 90/3 to 133/9
🥇 Shakib Al Hasan’s Historic 500th T20 Wicket
The historic moment arrived when Shakib Al Hasan dismissed Mohammad Rizwan with a clever slower delivery that crashed into the stumps.
🎙️ Shakib Al Hasan’s Reaction:
“Reaching 500 wickets in T20 cricket is special. I’ve always believed in evolving as a bowler, and this milestone is a reflection of years of hard work.”
🏹 Falcons’ Chase – Karima Gore Shines Bright
Chasing 134, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons started aggressively, thanks to Rakheem Cornwall’s three early boundaries.
🔑 Key Highlights of the Chase
- Rakheem Cornwall: 18 (10) ⚡ – provided early momentum
- Jewel Andrew: 28 (28) 🏏 – steadying role
- Karima Gore: 52 (40)* – match-winning knock 💎
With Gore’s calculated hitting and intelligent strike rotation, the Falcons reached the target in 19.4 overs.
🏏 Full Scorecard – CPL 2025 Clash
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots – 133/9 (20 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evin Lewis | 32 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 110.34 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 30 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 120.00 |
| Kyle Mayers | 16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 127.27 |
| Others | 41 | 43 | 4 | 2 | — |
Bowling (Falcons):
- Shakib Al Hasan: 2-0-11-3 🎯
- Jayden Seales: 4-0-20-1 🔥
- Salman Irshad: 3-0-20-1
- Cornwall & Mir: Economical spells
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons – 137/3 (19.4 Overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karima Gore | 52* | 40 | 5 | 1 | 130.00 |
| Jewel Andrew | 28 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Rakheem Cornwall | 18 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 180.00 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 125.00 |
Bowling (Patriots):
- Waqar Salamkheil: 1-16
- Navian Bidaisee: 1-17
- Naseem Shah: 0-31
📈 CPL 2025 Points Table Update
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Falcons 🟢 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors 🟡 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Trinbago Knight Riders 🔴 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots ⚫ | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Jamaica Tallawahs 🟠 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
🔍 Key Takeaways from the Match
✅ For Antigua Falcons
- Shakib’s milestone boosts team morale 🏆
- Karima Gore emerges as a finisher
- Falcons remain table toppers
⚠️ For Patriots
- Top-order inconsistency continues 😓
- Death bowling still a big concern
- Dropped catches cost them the game
🤔 Expert Opinions
“Shakib Al Hasan has redefined T20 all-round excellence. Reaching 500 wickets is monumental, but what’s more impressive is his ability to deliver under pressure.”
— Michael Holding, Former West Indies Pacer
“Falcons are currently the team to beat in CPL 2025. With Shakib’s form and Gore’s rise, they’re strong contenders for the title.”
— Ian Bishop, Cricket Analyst
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1️⃣ Who won the Antigua Falcons vs Patriots CPL 2025 match?
A: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won by 7 wickets.
2️⃣ Who was the Player of the Match?
A: Karima Gore for his unbeaten 52.
3️⃣ Who took Shakib Al Hasan’s 500th T20 wicket?
A: Shakib dismissed Mohammad Rizwan for his 500th T20 wicket.
4️⃣ Where do Antigua Falcons stand in the CPL 2025 points table?
A: The Falcons are at the top with 5 wins from 6 matches.
5️⃣ Who is leading the CPL 2025 wicket charts?
A: Shakib Al Hasan now leads with 11 wickets in 6 matches.
🏁 Conclusion
Shakib Al Hasan’s incredible achievement of 500 T20 wickets has added a golden chapter to cricket history. His match-winning spell combined with Karima Gore’s unbeaten fifty ensured that the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons dominated the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots and stayed on top of the CPL 2025 points table.
The Falcons look unstoppable, and with Shakib’s all-round brilliance, their CPL 2025 title dreams look stronger than ever.