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Brief scores: Barbados Tridents 120/6 in 18 overs (Quinton de Kock 44) beat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots 118/10 in 20 overs (Chris Green 4/20) by four wickets.
Barbados Tridents emerged victorious against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by four wickets on Thursday at the Kensington Oval, Barbados.
Quinton de Kock's steady innings of 44 runs from 43 deliveries anchored the Tridents' chase to secure the win after a disciplined bowling effort restricted the Patriots to 118 runs.
The Patriots struggled early on as Chris Green clean-bowled Johnson Charles in just the first over. Within the powerplay, the Patriots found themselves at a precarious 21/3.
Wanindu Hasaranga provided a late spark, top-scoring with 45 off 25 balls, featuring four boundaries and three maximums, countering the Tridents' bowling attack momentarily.
Chris Green was the standout bowler for the Tridents, claiming impressive figures of 4/20, providing crucial breakthroughs, including the dismissals of Charles and Andre Fletcher.
The chase started on a tricky note as the Tridents lost three quick wickets during the powerplay to Jason Holder's impressive spell, who scalped 3/31.
Despite the early setbacks, de Kock held anchor and was instrumental in forging key partnerships to rebuild the innings, including a 38-run stand with Sadrack Descartes.
Daniel Sams contributed a quick 9 runs from just four balls, ensuring the Tridents crossed the finish line without further hiccups at 120/6 in 18 overs.
The Barbados Tridents now look ahead to their next fixture against Jamaica Kingsmen at the Kensington Oval on Saturday.
