TKR end up on the losing side due to an odd floodlight failure stoppage despite putting on a strong performance | TKR vs BR - The Eliminator Match Review

TKR 168/3 in 19.5 Overs [Nicholas Pooran 91*(59), Jason Roy 25(17); Maheesh Theekshana 1/33 in 4 Overs] lost to BR 64/1 in 4.2 Overs [David Miller 50*(17); Sunil Narine 1/22 in 2 Overs] by 9 wickets (DLS Method)

The Trinbago Knight Riders took on the Barbados Royals in the all important Eliminator in Guyana as they aimed to inch closer to the ultimate dream. After a strong performance in the previous game, TKR were raring to go in this encounter and the previous 2 victories over BR in the league stages added a lot of confidence amongst the team. All season long, TKR have performed as a team with different people stepping up at different stages of the game which meant TKR has match-winners at every different stage. It was all to play for with everything on the line and two heavyweight sides clashed with the fans eager to cheer for their favourite side waiting for a mouth-watering concept.

TKR found themselves defending a target of 60 runs in 5 overs and looked to adapt to the situation as early as possible. The ever-reliable Sunil Narine was given the ball to start the innings and he picked up a wicket straight away as he knocked over the stumps of Quinton De Kock. TKR looked to keep the asking rate up for the Royals and continue to add to the wickets column. Chris Jordan also came into the wickets tally as he dismissed BR skipper Rovman Powell however it turned out to be a no ball with Powell getting a reprieve. Despite the best effort of the bowlers, TKR ended up on the losing side as David Miller steered the Royals to the target. An extremely disappointing end for TKR where they would feel hard done by the uncontrollable factors, but they will be immensely proud of their efforts and their journey in the season. Overall it was a tremendous season overall for TKR with many memories to savour.