Defending champions Surrey Royals emerged victorious in a thrilling clash against the Surrey Kings, securing a 10-wicket win in the Dream XI-sponsored Jamaica T10 round 13 match at Kensington Park. The Royals, who had previously suffered a defeat at the hands of the Kings, showcased their dominance by comfortably chasing down the required 69 runs without losing a single wicket, achieving the target in just 8.1 overs.
Opener Leroy Lugg played a pivotal role in the Royals’ successful chase, remaining unbeaten with a brilliant knock of 40 runs. His partnership with Carlos Brown, who scored an unbeaten 25, ensured an emphatic victory for the team. This win solidifies the Royals’ second-place position in the points table, accruing 19 points from their nine matches with one game remaining. The Kings, on the other hand, continue to lead the table with 24 points from their nine games, although they have a game in hand.
Despite securing their spots in Monday’s final regardless of the remaining fixtures, the Royals’ victory over the Kings is bound to boost their confidence going into the championship decider. Leroy Lugg expressed his belief in the team’s ability to perform well in the crucial match, stating, I am backing my team one hundred per cent to go out and play positive cricket, and that should be enough for us to come out on top. Lugg’s impressive score of 40, which included three fours and three sixes, places him in second position on the batting table with a total of 168 runs from eight innings. He trails behind Suwayne Wilson of the Middlesex United Stars by only 26 runs.
In the day’s earlier game, the Surrey Risers clinched their third win of the tournament against the United Stars in a nail-biting super over contest. The Risers posted a total of 88 for six, with Daniel Beckford top-scoring with 42 runs, while Sheldon Pryce claimed three wickets. In response, the United Stars managed to score 88 for five, with Damani Sewell leading the charge with 29 runs. However, the United Stars faltered in the super over, scoring a mere five runs, allowing the Risers to secure a comfortable victory.
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