CPL 2024: A Flurry of Sixes with Faf du Plessis, Partnership Record Broken
In CPL 2024, Faf du Plessis delivered an outstanding performance, where he, along with his partner, unleashed a flurry of sixes and set a new partnership record. His brilliant batting led the team to victory
CPL 2024: In CPL 2024, Quinton de Kock is no longer the batsman with the most sixes. Johnson Charles surpassed him with an explosive innings against the Trinbago Knight Riders. In this match, Charles also set a partnership record with Faf du Plessis.
On the evening of September 24, the pitch witnessed a flurry of sixes in CPL 2024. The 35-year-old Johnson Charles, known for his explosive batting, hit several sixes in this match to claim the title of the season's leading six-hitter. While playing for the Saint Lucia Kings, he also formed a record partnership with his captain, du Plessis.
The Saint Lucia Kings opted to bat first after winning the toss.
Winning the toss, the Trinbago Knight Riders invited the Saint Lucia Kings to bat first, but this decision backfired. The captain of the Saint Lucia Kings, Faf du Plessis, and Johnson Charles opened the innings and quickly settled at the crease. Together, they began to rain runs, setting the stage for a new partnership record.
Historic Partnership of Du Plessis and Charles: Record Broken
Faf du Plessis and Johnson Charles broke the Saint Lucia Kings' old opening wicket record of 139 runs. This pair put together a partnership of 145 runs against the Trinbago Knight Riders. Their partnership ended when Johnson Charles played a brilliant innings off 40 balls and lost his wicket.
CPL 2024: A Flurry of Sixes in 40 Balls, Batsman Shines
Johnson Charles scored 89 runs with the help of 8 sixes and 7 fours in just 40 balls, achieving a strike rate of 222.50. With this innings, Charles became the batsman with the most sixes in CPL 2024, totaling 25 sixes, surpassing Quinton de Kock, who has 24 sixes.
Du Plessis's Half-Century: Saint Lucia Kings Score 218 Runs
Faf du Plessis hit a half-century, scoring 59 runs off 43 balls, while Tim Seifert contributed 30 runs. Thus, the Saint Lucia Kings successfully set a target of 218 runs, losing 6 wickets in their 20 overs.
Disappointing Performance: Trinbago Knight Riders Fall 80 Runs Short
The Trinbago Knight Riders had a target of 219 runs, but despite having star players like Pollard, Russell, and Pooran, they fell 80 runs short. The team couldn’t even complete 20 overs, getting all out for 138 runs in just 17.5 overs. Noor Ahmed was the most successful bowler for the Saint Lucia Kings, taking 3 wickets. Johnson Charles was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding innings.
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