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The Trinbago Knight Riders are through to the playoffs of the Caribbean Premier League.

The Knight Riders had to wrestle for victory against the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots and eventually won the match by 12 runs. Kieron Pollard led the way with 65 as TKR posted 179 batting first. The Patriots were at one stage on 95 without loss but they were restricted to 167 for six giving TKR the win.
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00:00Colin Monroe and Alex Hales are the top of the order for the Trinbago Knight Riders.
00:05This time though, Monroe goes early for 17.
00:09It was 27 for two and Hales would join him.
00:16Darren Bravo and Nicholas Puran joined the forces at the wicket.
00:20Bravo was pinned down and took some time to get going.
00:23But it was a crucial period for TKR as they kept their wickets in preparation for some
00:28late innings fireworks.
00:32Bravo's dismissal for 21 of 25 balls made room for Kyron Pollard.
00:37He played a decisive innings for his team, smashing 65 of 29 balls.
00:42Puran was a spectator, but he played well for his 52 of 38 balls.
00:50They took the team to 179 for six, both batsmen falling just before the end.
00:56In reply, Evan Lewis and Andre Fletcher went after the TKR bowlers.
01:17Lewis was in a no-nonsense mood enjoying his batting.
01:21TKR were desperate for a wicket and at 96 after 10 overs, the local fans got their wish.
01:32And that's where the Patriots lost focus.
01:35Alec Athanese made 18, 15 overs down and they were 126 for two.
01:41And Fletcher goes as well, 128 for three in the 16th.
01:45The wickets kept falling.
01:48There were a few twists and turns before the end.
01:50Mohamed Amir removes Jason Holder.
01:56But he got injured with 1.2 overs remaining.
01:59Mohamed Rizwan and Navin Bidesi could not capitalize.
02:03They were restricted to 167 for six from their 20 overs.
02:08TKR taking the 12-run win as they secure their spot in the playoffs.
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