So that's all from today. Join us again for the double header of Sunday. See you then, bye for now!
Nicholas Pooran: We spoke about playing different phases in the game, and about players taking responsibility for their position. This pitch had a bit for the spinners. (On Pollard) He's a man who prides himself on good performances, very consistent on and off the field and that's one of the man reasons for his success. He always wants to win, he got hit on the shoulder yesterday but was rearing to go again. (On how it is to captain a team with so many experienced players) It is all about communication, we share information with each other and share the load of captaincy. We are excited to be coming back to Trinidad and playing some exciting cricket.
David Wiese: Wasn't our best performance in the field and good players don't give you second chances. Pollard took the game away from us. Happy with the way we tried to chase that target of over 180. We need to get back tomorrow and be professionals, can't let go of too many opportunities. (On Alzarri Joseph) He has a slight niggle, we will keep monitoring him. We want him at his best whenever he is back. (On the home crowd) They pack the stands, it is just a great vibe here. We will do our best tomorrow and hopefully we'll give them something to celebrate.
Kieron Pollard | Player of the Match - This surface, I look forward to playing. You're not playing against the opposition, you're playing against home support, that makes you raise your game. I'm enjoying my cricket now, just playing the role of guiding the youngsters, passing my experience to them, they'll take the team forward. It's a mix of both - I've messed up at times when I was young, now it's all about executing your process and try to be successful. A lot of work happens behind the scenes, couple of years ago, we had a betting problem in the Caribbean, the facilities weren't great, but you need to have the patience to work hard. The world isn't coming to you, you've got to go for it. It's about taking each game as it comes, we've 5 games coming up at home and the Independence day comes around the same time. Looking forward to getting support back at home (in Trinidad)
22:45 Local Time, 02:45 GMT, 08:15 IST: A clinical win from Trinbago Knight Riders, as they have upstaged the champions on their own patch. The Kings were looking solid in their run chase, as they went wicketless in the powerplay with an opening partnership of 73. Usman Tariq with his slow off breaks turned the tidy, as he curbed the flow of runs and got a crucial wicket as well. St Lucia Kings lost the well set Charles and Chase in a span of three balls, and that's where the ball turned. Tim David was given caught behind off the back of some sketchy evidence, and that further derailed the chase. For Trinbago Knight Riders, it was about Kieron Pollard's fifty in the first innings, and then a solid bowling performance to defend their total. Stick around for the presentations.
Russell to Ackeem Auguste, 2 runs, full delivery outside off, swiped across the line towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. TKR win by 18 runs
Russell to Keon Gaston, 1 run, back of length and just outside off, pulled down to long-on
Russell to Keon Gaston, no run, back of length and onto the body, Gaston early on the pull and misses as he cops a blow on his chest
Keon Gaston, right handed bat, comes to the crease
Russell to Delano Potgieter, out Caught by Pooran!! That will settle the match! A wide yorker from Dre Russ, catches a faint edge and through to the keeper as Potgieter threw the kitchen sink at it. Russell lets out a scream in celebration. Delano Potgieter c Pooran b Russell 24(21) [4s-1]
Russell to Delano Potgieter, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Russell to Ackeem Auguste, 1 run, short and wide outside off, slapped towards sweeper cover
Russell to Ackeem Auguste, SIX, hang on, there's still hope!! An attempted wide yorker, is undercooked by Russell. Auguste gets under it and hoists it down the ground for a maximum
Andre Russell [3.0-0-28-1] is back into the attack
Amir to Ackeem Auguste, 1 run, slower back of length delivery outside off, Auguste underedges his pull shot to the right of the keeper. 29 runs needed off the final over
Amir to Delano Potgieter, byes, 1 run, superb yorker from Amir, goes between both legs and the keeper can't get a clean gather. The St Lucia batters sneak a bye
Amir to Ackeem Auguste, 1 run, slower length ball outside off, pulled towards deep square leg
Amir to Ackeem Auguste, FOUR, full outside off, was in the slot. Auguste slams his drive to the left of extra cover for a boundary. Game isn't quite done yet, folks!
Amir to Ackeem Auguste, FOUR, fuller delivery outside off, driven on the up through extra cover for a boundary
Amir to Ackeem Auguste, no run, slower length ball outside off, skids off the surface. Auguste shuffles in for a ramp shot but can't really connect