Twitter Reactions: Andre Russell’s carnage takes Jamaica Tallawahs to comprehensive win over Saint Lucia Kings

Runners up of the last season, Saint Lucia Kings have made a terrible start to their campaign in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021, suffering a 120 run loss in their first match. Jamaica Tallawahs had the command throughout the contest and they would be thrilled with their performance. While Andre Russell was the start in the batting department, Migael Pretorius shone with the ball in hand.

Earlier in the game, Jamaica Tallawahs skipper Rovman Powell won the toss at the Warner Park in Basseterre and opted to bat first. The track was brilliant for batting and the Tallawahs made optimum utilization. Openers Chadwick Walton (47) and Kennar 48 () went after the bowlers straightaway as the Jamaica-based side posted 81 runs in the powerplay overs. The baton was then passed onto skipper Powell and Haider Ali, and the duo didn’t disappoint, scoring 45 and 38 respectively.

Andre Russell unleashes mayhem in Basseterre

With the scorecard reading 199/3, the Tallawahs were already on the command. However, Russell came to bat at number five and dented the Kings even further. The dasher unleashed mayhem and scored a half-century off mere 14 balls, fastest for any batter in CPL history. Riding on his prowess, JT posted 255/5 in their allotted 20 overs.

Chasing the mammoth total, the Kings never really looked in the contest with wickets falling for them in a cluster. Migael Pretorius delivered a sensational spell and broke the backbone of Kings’ batting line-up. From Rahkeem Cornwall to Faf du Plessis, no one from the top order could play an innings of substance as the Saint Lucia-based side was reduced to 66/6.

While their victory looked a mere formality, Tim David added some spice in the contest. Batting at number nine, the Singapore-born cricketer showcased great character and tried to bring his side back in the hunt. He played some brilliant shots all over the park and slammed a quick-fire half-century. In total, he slammed 56 off mere 28 balls before falling prey to Pretorius.

Although David’s effort was commendable, it could only reduce the margin of defeat. The Kings were bundled out for 135, losing the contest by 120 runs. Unsurprisingly, Russell was named the Player-of-the-Match for his sensational knock.

Meanwhile, here’s how Twitterati reacted to Jamaica Tallawahs’ triumph

It’s all over in Warner Park and the Jamaica Tallawahs have won by 120 runs (the biggest win in CPL history) #CPL21 #JTvSLK #CricketPlayedLouder pic.twitter.com/aXaQk8Q1o7

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 27, 2021

50 runs
14 balls
3 fours
6 sixes

Andre Russell has just smashed the fastest 50 in CPL history 💥

Jamaica Tallawahs have racked up 255-5 in their 20 overs.#CPL21 pic.twitter.com/qcDhUDAHGx

— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) August 27, 2021

Jamaica Tallawahs scored 255 in 20 overs against St. Lucia Kings. Andre Russell scored a 14 ball fifty. Wahab Riaz conceded 61 runs in just 3 overs.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 27, 2021

Fastest CPL fifty from Andre Russell: 14-ball fifty for Jamaica Tallawahs v St Lucia Kings. This is joint fastest fifty for Russell. He has a 14-ball fifty in Lanka Premier League in 2020 @JAMTallawahs @CPL

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) August 27, 2021

A superb start for Jamaica Tallawahs in #CPL2021
120 runs win in a T20 match is simply magnificent 👍
Brilliant Batting by Dre Russ,Kennar Lewis,Walton,Haider Ali,Powell and they manage to score 255 in their 20 overs and restrict the opposition to 135 only#CPL2021 pic.twitter.com/59jKEpQlJV

— Haider_ali_fan_club (@Khizar_hu_yawr) August 27, 2021

Andre Russell is back. 🔥
Jamaica Tallawahs scored 255 😱😱 https://t.co/3UW60bsqXg

— Mandar. (@Mandar12_) August 27, 2021

Jamaica Tallawahs finish with 255-5 with Wahab Riaz conceding 61 runs in three overs. #CPL21 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/ExyXaJdIhu

— Rafi🇵🇰 (@Rafaqat11801643) August 27, 2021

The second highest total in CPL history.

Jamaica Tallawahs make 255 in their quota of overs with Andre Russell blitzing a 14-ball 50* to cap off the final five overs that yielded 85 runs!!!#CPL21 #CPL2021 pic.twitter.com/HeVwO7qxXM

— ABDULLAH NEAZ (@AbdullahNeaz) August 27, 2021

Strong start by the Jamaica Tallawahs #CPL21

— Karen Madden (@karendmadden) August 27, 2021

Brilliant start for Jamaica tallawahs
Both openers provided brilliant start to the innings now let's see how much middle order can add to this#CPL21 #CPL2021 pic.twitter.com/jfKnpUweEm

— HaiDrY_BaLoCH (@HaiDrY__BaLoCH) August 27, 2021

Played a brilliant inning 45 runs off 32 balls..♥🙌
CPL debut 🙌 stronger champ💪🏽😍@iamhaideraly #CPLT20 #JamaicaTallawahs pic.twitter.com/x0ri37mNNW

— 🌸Hoorab🌸 (@Hoorab_4629_) August 27, 2021