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September 1, 2024
Dwayne Bravo, a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend and a key figure in T20 cricket, has announced his retirement from all forms of the game. Known for his dynamic personality on and off the field, Bravo revealed on Instagram that the current Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season will be his final professional cricket appearance.
Bravo, a key player for the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), thanked his fans and expressed excitement about finishing his celebrated career at home. “It’s been a great journey,” Bravo wrote. “Today I would like to announce my retirement from @cplt20. This season will be my last one and I’m looking forward to playing my final professional tournament in front of my Caribbean ppl! @tkriders – where it all started for me and will end with my team that I help built from scratch!”
Dwayne Bravo’s career has been remarkable. Known for his dynamic presence on and off the field, he has been a true ambassador for cricket, especially in T20 formats. Beginning his professional career with the West Indies in 2004, Bravo quickly became known as a versatile all-rounder who could impact games with both bat and ball.
Bravo truly shone in T20 cricket, playing a crucial role in the West Indies’ T20 World Cup victories in 2012 and 2016. His impressive performances extended globally, including in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he became the first player to take 183 wickets.
His time with the Trinbago Knight Riders has been particularly significant. Bravo led the team to multiple Caribbean Premier League (CPL) titles, helping to establish TKR as a dominant force. His leadership and passion have been key to the franchise’s success, and his departure will be a significant loss.
The Blaze kept their hopes of qualifying for the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy knock-out stage alive with a six-wicket victory over the Sunrisers at Derby. The Blaze chased down a target of 246 with 39 balls to spare.
Kathryn Bryce was instrumental in the win, scoring 87 not out and taking 4 wickets for 41 runs. Her all-round performance was critical to The Blaze’s success. Tammy Beaumont contributed 59 and formed a solid 76-run opening partnership with Sarah Bryce, who added 41. Ella Claridge then supported Kathryn Bryce with an unbeaten 33 from 27 balls to complete the chase.
For the Sunrisers, Cordelia Griffith was the top scorer with 65, including seven fours and a six. Eva Gray (37) and Jodi Grewcock (36) also made significant contributions, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
The Sunrisers’ loss to The Blaze was a blow, especially as they began the day in third place in the group table. Despite this setback, their chance to secure a semi-final spot remains with two matches left.
The Blaze are gaining momentum, having won six of their last eight matches. Still, even if they win their remaining fixtures, they will need favorable results in other games to advance.
Choosing to bat first on a green wicket, the Sunrisers made a promising start, reaching 38 without loss. However, Kathryn Bryce made an impact by taking the wicket of Scrivens with a catch off her own bowling. Jo Gardner was dismissed by Gordon and caught out of her pad.
Cordelia Griffith and 19-year-old Jodi Grewcock revived the innings with an 89-run partnership for the third wicket. Griffith scored a fifty off 55 balls, hitting Groves for a six and a four. Groves later bounced back, dismissing Grewcock and Mady Villiers, while Alice Macleod was run out.
Sunrisers fell from 135 for 2 to 162 for 6 after Griffith was dismissed by a controversial leg-before appeal. Gray and Flo Miller added 60 runs before Miller was bowled by Ballinger. Sunrisers lost their remaining wickets quickly, with Bryce claiming three more.
In response, The Blaze’s Beaumont and Sarah Bryce set a solid foundation with a 76-run partnership before Sarah Bryce was out leg-before to Villiers.
The Sunrisers’ attack struggled to maintain consistent pressure, allowing Beaumont and Sarah Bryce to almost double The Blaze’s total by the halfway point of their innings. At that stage, The Blaze still needed precisely 100 runs.
Beaumont was dismissed lbw after scoring 71 runs, including three fours and a six. She missed a pull shot against a high ball from Gray, which struck her on the thigh.
Despite this, with 88 runs required from 20 overs and eight wickets in hand, The Blaze were firmly in control. Gray and leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood, making her first appearance of the season, applied some pressure, leading to Kelly being dismissed lbw by Gray. However, The Blaze still had robust batting options remaining.
Orla Prendergast was caught at midwicket, but Claridge accelerated the chase with three fours in an over off Grewcock. Bryce, who had played a well-measured innings, struck the winning boundary to secure the victory for The Blaze.
Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and cricket sportsbook app reviews. As an author for IPLWin365 (IPL365 News), she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for cricket, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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