<p>IPL franchise Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta finally won a trophy, but elsewhere. In the CPL 2024 final on Monday (Oct 7), St Lucia Kings beat defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) by six wickets to lift the trophy, with USA’s Aaron Jones and West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase starring with the bat in the run chase.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Five days ago, Aaron Jones told his coach Daren Sammy that he'll win the Kings the CPL Final.<br />
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With a knock of 48* off 30 tonight, he did just that. 🫡<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPLonFanCode?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPLonFanCode</a> <a href="https://t.co/rG5qUmeNjr">pic.twitter.com/rG5qUmeNjr</a></p>
— FanCode (@FanCode) <a href="https://twitter.com/FanCode/status/1843139726989262909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Two months after sprinter Julien Alfred won St Lucia’s maiden gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris 2024, former two-time T20 World Cup winner Darren Sammy coached the Kings franchise to their maiden title. That, however, also ended Preity Zinta’s wait for a cricket trophy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, St Lucia won the toss and elected to bowl first. After getting rid of dangerous Rahmanullah Gurbaz on a duck, the bowlers three quick wickets in Shai Hope, Moeen Ali and Shimron Hetmyer to dent GAW's run-rate, with Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmed picking two.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandyas-swagger-grows-in-gwalior-with-no-look-shot-watch-765091">Hardik Pandya’s swagger grows in Gwalior with ‘no-look shot’ – WATCH</a></strong></p>

<p>The wickets kept tumbling as the inning progressed, putting pressure on the defending champions; however, the two all-rounders Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius saved the day with late cameos, as Guyana scored 138 for eight in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Jones, Chase won it for St Lucia</h2>

<p>St Lucia lost early wickets inside the Powerplay, including their captain, Faf du Plessis, on run-a-ball 21.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With their scorecard reeling at 51 for four at one stage, St Lucia needed a gigantic effort from its batter to win from that position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Come in USA’s Aaron Jones and WI's Roston Chase, and the pair pulled the team out of trouble. Instead of deploying a defensive approach, the two batters began with the onslaught, with Jones taking the lead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An 88-run stand for the fifth wicket saw Jones hitting an unbeaten 48 off 31 balls, including four sixes and two fours, while the experienced Chase played second-fiddle, scoring 39 not out off 22 balls, smashing two sixes and as many fours.</p>

<p>St Lucia won the match in the 19th over, with jubilation beginning in the dressing room.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">All Hail the Kings 👑<br />
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Saint Lucia Kings dethrone the defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors to claim their first-ever CPL title! 🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPLonFanCode?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPLonFanCode</a> <a href="https://t.co/DpJuwZUJVj">pic.twitter.com/DpJuwZUJVj</a></p>
— FanCode (@FanCode) <a href="https://twitter.com/FanCode/status/1843145531998265351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Besides, while receiving the CPL 2024 trophy, Faf du Plessis mimicked WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair’s famous walk, which even India captain Rohit Sharma did after winning the T20 World Cup final in the Americas. &nbsp;</p>

<h3>WATCH VIDEO -&nbsp;</h3>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A euphoric moment for the Saint Lucia Kings! 🇱🇨 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPL24?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPL24</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPLFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPLFinals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SLKvGAW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLKvGAW</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CricketPlayedLouder?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CricketPlayedLouder</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BiggestPartyInSport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BiggestPartyInSport</a> <a href="https://t.co/fQZSG3C4WV">pic.twitter.com/fQZSG3C4WV</a></p>
— CPL T20 (@CPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CPL/status/1843146866164445283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2024</a></blockquote>
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IPL franchise Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta finally won a trophy, but elsewhere. In the CPL 2024 final on Monday (Oct 7), St Lucia Kings beat defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) by six wickets to lift the trophy, with USA’s Aaron Jones and West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase starring with the bat in the run chase.

IPL franchise Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta finally won a trophy, but elsewhere. In the CPL 2024 final on Monday (Oct 7), St Lucia Kings beat defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) by six wickets to lift the trophy, with USA’s Aaron Jones and West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase starring with the bat in the run chase. Five days ago, Aaron Jones told his coach Daren Sammy that he'll win the Kings the CPL Final. With a knock of 48* off 30 tonight, he did just that. 🫡#CPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/rG5qUmeNjr — FanCode (@FanCode) October 7, 2024 × Two months after sprinter Julien Alfred won St Lucia’s maiden gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris 2024, former two-time T20 World Cup winner Darren Sammy coached the Kings franchise to their maiden title. That, however, also ended Preity Zinta’s wait for a cricket trophy. Meanwhile, St Lucia won the toss and elected to bowl first. After getting rid of dangerous Rahmanullah Gurbaz on a duck, the bowlers three quick wickets in Shai Hope, Moeen Ali and Shimron Hetmyer to dent GAW's run-rate, with Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmed picking two. ALSO READ: Hardik Pandya’s swagger grows in Gwalior with ‘no-look shot’ – WATCH The wickets kept tumbling as the inning progressed, putting pressure on the defending champions; however, the two all-rounders Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius saved the day with late cameos, as Guyana scored 138 for eight in 20 overs. Jones, Chase won it for St Lucia St Lucia lost early wickets inside the Powerplay, including their captain, Faf du Plessis, on run-a-ball 21. With their scorecard reeling at 51 for four at one stage, St Lucia needed a gigantic effort from its batter to win from that position. Come in USA’s Aaron Jones and WI's Roston Chase, and the pair pulled the team out of trouble. Instead of deploying a defensive approach, the two batters began with the onslaught, with Jones taking the lead. An 88-run stand for the fifth wicket saw Jones hitting an unbeaten 48 off 31 balls, including four sixes and two fours, while the experienced Chase played second-fiddle, scoring 39 not out off 22 balls, smashing two sixes and as many fours. St Lucia won the match in the 19th over, with jubilation beginning in the dressing room. All Hail the Kings 👑 Saint Lucia Kings dethrone the defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors to claim their first-ever CPL title! 🏆#CPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/DpJuwZUJVj — FanCode (@FanCode) October 7, 2024 × Besides, while receiving the CPL 2024 trophy, Faf du Plessis mimicked WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair’s famous walk, which even India captain Rohit Sharma did after winning the T20 World Cup final in the Americas. WATCH VIDEO - A euphoric moment for the Saint Lucia Kings! 🇱🇨 #CPL24 #CPLFinals #SLKvGAW #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport pic.twitter.com/fQZSG3C4WV — CPL T20 (@CPL) October 7, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

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Wait over for Kings franchise as Preity Zinta-owned St Lucia wins CPL 2024; Aaron Jones stars in final