Controversial CPL game

After the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) were defeated by the Barbados Royals, frustrated TKR fans were accused of foul play. The match, which took place at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, was delayed for over two hours due to malfunctioning lights, sparking controversy. At the time of the delay, the Barbados Royals were on the brink of elimination. When play resumed, the match was decided by the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method, which gave the Royals five overs to chase down 60 runs. The Royals successfully met the target, knocking the Knight Riders out of the tournament and angering TKR supporters across the Caribbean, many of whom are now demanding a rematch. Fans were particularly disheartened because Nicholas Pooran, TKR’s star batsman, was on the verge of his second CPL century, standing at 91 not out off 60 balls when the lights failed. Many supporters are questioning the timing of the lights returning, suggesting it may have been orchestrated to favour the Royals. The Barbados Royals advance to Sunday’s final, where they will face the winner of the Guyana Amazon Warriors vs. St. Lucia Kings match, which is being played tonight.