CPL 2022: King's 83 Steers Tallawahs To Third CPL Title; Beat Barbados Royals By 8 Wickets In Final

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CPL 2022 BR vs GT: A smashing half-century by opener Brandon King and impressive bowling by Fabian Allen and Nicolson Gordon pulled off an upset on favourites Barbados Royals, taking Jamaica Tallwahs to their first CPL title since 2016 and their third title overall. Shamarh Brooks, who scored a ton in the playoffs against Guyana Amazon Warriors, contributed handsomely with a 33-ball-47 run knock as Jamaica Tallawahs managed to chase down 122 with 3.5 overs in hand. 

After opting to bat first, Royals' openers - Rahkeem Cornwall and Kyle Mayers gave an explosive start, adding 63 runs in 5.5 overs. Cornwall was dismissed on the last delivery of the powerplay by spinner Fabian Allen after scoring 36 runs. Skipper Kyle Mayers (29) was also dismissed by Fabian Allen as the spinner led the Tallwahs' comeback after a grainy start. 

Jason Holder and Azam Khan then etched 48 runs for the third wicket but as Holder was dismissed by Imad Wasim in the 15th over, the Barbados Royals managed a below-par total of 161 for 7 wickets. Apart from Fabian Allen, right-arm fast-medium bowler Nicholson Gordon also picked up 3 wickets. 

In reply, captain Kyle Mayers struck for Royals in the very first over, dismissing Tallawahs' opener Kennar Lewis for a duck. Brandon King, however, held the crease at one end as he first etched a partnership of 86 runs with Shamarh Brooks (47 off 33, 4x6, 6x2) for the second wicket and an unbeaten 75-run partnership for the third wicket with Rovmann Powell (14* off 13, 6x1). 

Due to this blitzing knock of 83* runs off 50 balls (13 x 4, 2 x 6) by Brandon King, Jamaica Tallawahs chased down the total in 16.1 overs, winning the match by 8 wickets. With this win, Tallawahs registered their Caribbean Premier League title and their first since 2016. 

Earlier, Barbados Royals captain Kyle Mayers won the toss & opted to bat first against Jamaica Tallawahs in the final of CPL 2022. This match was played at Providence Stadium, Guyana.

CPL 2022 Final BR vs JT Brief Score:

Jamaica Tallawahs (162/2 in 16.1 overs) beat Barbados Royals (161/7 in 20 overs) by 8 wickets.