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Ayub's Century Powers Kingsmen to Victory
28 Aug
Summary
- Saim Ayub scored his maiden T20 century (102 runs) against St Kitts & Nevis.
- Jamaica Kingsmen won by 11 runs in a close Caribbean Premier League match.
- Ayub's all-round performance included a crucial wicket of Andre Fletcher.
Saim Ayub's exceptional all-round performance powered Jamaica Kingsmen to an 11-run triumph over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League 2026. Ayub smashed his maiden T20 century, scoring 102 runs off 58 balls, guiding the Kingsmen to a competitive total of 182/7.
The Patriots, chasing the target, found themselves under pressure early but mounted a recovery led by Andre Fletcher. However, Ayub intervened by dismissing Fletcher, a crucial turning point in the match.
Despite late resistance from Dasun Shanaka and Jason Holder, the Patriots fell short, concluding their innings at 171/6. This victory marked the third win for Jamaica Kingsmen in the tournament, held at Warner Park on August 28, 2026.
