CPL 2025 Live: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Barbados Royals – Match 8 updates, squads and scores

CPL 2025 8th Match Live: Kyle Mayers Falls Right After Hitting a Six, Out for 42 

Kyle Mayers’ attacking knock comes to an end at 42 off 28 balls as he falls immediately after smashing a six. His wicket halts the Patriots’ momentum just as they were building towards a strong finish. 

Hia ball was caught by Rovman Powell and Navian Bidaisee is replacing him on tje crease. The Patriots now stand at 112 with five wickets down as the match moves towards the end of its first innings.  

CPL 2025 8th Match Live: Mayers Launches Back-to-Back Sixes, Patriots 112-4 at 13.1 

Kyle Mayers shifts the momentum with two massive sixes back-to-back, lifting the Patriots to 112-4 at 13.1 overs. His power-hitting is providing the much-needed acceleration as he and Jason Holder look to set a strong platform for the final overs. 

CPL 2025 8th Match Live: Patriots 73-4 at Halfway Stage, Mayers and Holder at the Crease 

At the end of 10 overs, the Patriots stand at 73-4 with 10 overs left to play. After early wickets dented the top order, both Kyle Mayers and Jason Holder are now tasked with rebuilding the innings and setting a good target for Barbados Royals. 

Their partnership will be crucial in setting up a competitive total as the Royals continue to keep the pressure on with disciplined bowling. 

CPL 2025 8th Match Live: Fletcher Falls, Patriots in Deep Trouble at 8.2  

Andre Fletcher, who was the only player standing steady on the crease for Patriots, has been dismissed after his ball was caught by Kofi James at 8.2. Fletcher left the podium after hitting 25 runs in 16 balls. 

“Another brilliant catch from James and Fletcher walks back to pavilion,” said the on-air announcer. Patriots now stand at 66-4 at the end of 9th over. 

CPL 2025 8th Match Live: Rizwan Bowled for 3, Patriots Three Down 

Mohammad Rizwan’s stay at the crease ends quickly as he is bowled out for just 3 runs off 6 balls by Jamel Warrican. The Patriots now slip to three wickets down inside the Powerplay. 

Kyle Mayers is now joining Andre Fletcher on the crease with the Patriots standing at 46 runs and 3 wickets down after the end of powerplay.  

CPL 2025 8th Match Live: Simmonds Strikes Again, Patriots 2 Down 

Rilee Rossouw departs for 6 runs off 7 balls, caught by Kofi James at 4.1. Ramon Simmonds delivers his second breakthrough as the Patriots stumble early having now two wickets down inside the Powerplay. 

Mohammad Rizwan has now joined Andre Fletcher on the crease as they look towards maintaining a partnership and giving up another wicket to Royals. 

CPL 2025 8th Match Live: Fletcher Ends 5th Over in Style, Patriots 43-2 

Andre Fletcher counters the early setbacks with a show of power as he smashed a massive six followed by a boundary to close out the 5th over.  

With Fletcher taking charge and Mohammad Rizwan settling in at the other end, the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots stand at 43-2 as they look to rebuild and push forward against the disciplined Royals bowling attack. 

CPL 2025 8th Match Live: Patriots Lose Early Wicket, 20-1 After 3 Overs 

Evin Lewis falls cheaply, caught by Quinton de Kock off Ramon Simmonds in the 3rd over. The Patriots are 20-1 after 3 overs, with the Royals striking early to put pressure on the top order. 

“Ramon gets his man and Lewis departs. Full length delivery outside off, Lewis wanted to drive it hard towards covers region but misplays the line, gets an outside edge of the bat towards Quinton, loud appeal but Umpire declines it, Royals call for DRS and it shows the ball has nicked a bit,” confirmed the on-air announcer.

CPL 2025 8th Match Live: Barbados Royals Win Toss and Choose to Bowl 

In the 8th match of CPL 2025, the Barbados Royals have won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision sets the stage for an early test of their bowling attack as they look to put pressure on the opposition from the start.