In the 19th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, Trinbago Knight Riders’ young talent Shaqkere Parris delivered a standout performance against the Guyana Amazon Warriors on September 18th in Trinidad. Opening the batting for his side in a chase of 149 runs, Parris made a significant contribution with an impressive innings that set the tone for his team’s pursuit.
From the outset, Parris showcased his flair and power. Several elegant strokes marked his innings, but it was a towering six off Gudakesh Motie that truly stole the spotlight. Facing Motie in the 5th ball of his first over, Parris displayed remarkable timing and aggressive intent.
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Despite the delivery’s turn, Parris launched into a powerful slog, sending the ball sailing over the roof with a distance of 124 meters—a remarkable feat and one of the longest sixes seen in the tournament. Parris’s innings, which included 2 fours and 2 sixes, contributed a solid 29 runs off 29 balls.
124 metres!!! You have to be joking Shaqkere Parris🤯#CPL #TKRvGAW #BiggestPartyInSport #CricketPlayedLouder #CaribbeanAirlines @iflycaribbean pic.twitter.com/ev72KN13H7
— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 19, 2024
His strike rate of 100 was instrumental in pushing the score beyond 50, providing a crucial foundation for the Knight Riders. However, his departure soon after left the team in a precarious position at 89/5. Despite the setback, the Knight Riders managed to secure victory thanks to the resolute performances of Tim David and Andre Russell.
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David’s unbeaten 31 and Russell’s unbeaten 36 guided the team to a win by 5 wickets with 4 balls to spare. Russell, named Player of the Match, shared his struggle with an ankle injury but expressed his delight at returning to form. He also recounted his conversation with David, where he emphasized the need to hit 8 sixes in their remaining 24 balls—an approach that paid off.
Russell’s impactful innings and strategic insights were pivotal in the Trinbago Knight Riders’ triumph, showcasing the team’s depth of talent and resilience.
