00:00It's been a quick turnaround for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons which entered the Caribbean Premier League in 2024 as
00:07a replacement franchise for the Jamaica Tallawas.
00:10In their first year, they were knocked out in the group stage and followed that up with a competitive run
00:15in 2025.
00:16Now, they've got into the final with a team that excites while playing with a great measure of control towards
00:23targets.
00:24They've been led by Englishman Mohen Ali. He has done his part for the team with the bat as well.
00:29After nine matches, he has an average of 37 with his highest score being 56 not out.
00:35At 39, his leadership skills have been showing for the team as they chase their first crown.
00:41He will be happy to know that Rakim Cornwall and Shadab Khan have mixed well this season with the bat
00:47and ball
00:48and will want them to rise to the challenge as they chase precious glory.
00:52In the head-to-head battle, the Falcons hold an advantage over the Jamaica Kingsmen
00:57after claiming victory the last time these teams met.
01:00It will not be easy to repeat.
01:02The Kingsmen will also be hoping they claim the title in their debut season under the title Kingsmen.
01:08They are being led by former West Indies captain Ravman Powell, who is getting better with his calculations up until
01:15now.
01:15He has an average of 32.62 after 12 matches.
01:19But despite not recording a half-century this season, he has played a few match-winning innings,
01:25including their last game against the Amazon Warriors, which got them into the final.
01:31The Kingsmen managed four wins in ten group stage matches to scrape into the playoffs as an underdog.
01:37They will attempt to bite the Falcons tonight as both teams chase their first CPL title.
01:43Sergio Dufour, TV6 Sport.
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