Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Top CPL 2026 After Barbados Tridents' Collapse in Chase The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons secured a crucial victory in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026, edging out the Barbados Tridents by 30 runs in a thrilling 16th match. The Falcons’ skipper, Moeen Ali, starred with a composed 56 not out, leading his team to a total of 155/5 in 20 overs. The Tridents, despite a strong start, crumbled under pressure during their 156-run chase, finishing at 125 all out in 18 overs. The result propelled the Falcons to the top of the points table with four wins from seven games. The match began with the Tridents in control, as opener Zachary Carter smashed two sixes and a four in the first two overs to set the tone. However, their momentum faltered when Shian Brathwaite was dismissed for a 14-ball seven. Quinton de Kock steadied the innings, but his dismissal in the sixth over left the Tridents reeling. By the eighth over, Rakheem Cornwall had dismissed de Kock, and the Tridents were at 93/3. A 39-run partnership between Rivaldo Clarke and Kevlon Anderson briefly revived their hopes, but a catastrophic collapse followed. In the 14th over, Joshua James began the slide by removing Anderson and Sherfane Rutherford off consecutive deliveries. Clarke fell in the next over, and Gudakesh Motie was dismissed two balls later, leaving the Tridents at 95/7. The Falcons’ bowlers capitalized on the chaos, with James claiming three wickets in the 17th over. Sufyan Moqim then wrapped up the innings by taking the final two wickets off successive deliveries. The Falcons’ batting performance was equally impressive.#quinton_de_kock #moeen_ali #barbados_tridents #antigua_and_barbuda_falcons #zachary_carter
