Fri Sep 12 04:20:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Patriots Snatch Thrilling One-Run Victory Against Royals in Nail-Biting Finish**

Bridgetown, Barbados – In a dramatic encounter at home, the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots pulled off a stunning one-run victory over the Barbados Royals, ending the home side’s hopes in dramatic fashion. Defending a total of 150, the Patriots held their nerve in a tense final over to secure the win.

The Royals’ chase got off to a promising start with Brandon King and Quinton de Kock but lost momentum after the powerplay. Rutherford and Powell threatened to take the game away, but crucial wickets at inopportune moments left Rassie van der Dussen and Daniel Sams to navigate the tense final overs.

With Barbados needing two runs off the final ball, Jason Holder delivered a perfect yorker, trapping Sams lbw and sparking jubilant celebrations among the Patriots. Holder, who was named Player of the Match, spoke of the team’s need to find purpose in their remaining games and praised the outstanding effort of his teammates. “Was just about keeping my composure, execution is the name of the game,” he said. “Happy to step up in this last over.”

Royals captain Rovman Powell expressed his disappointment, lamenting the loss of wickets at key moments. “This has been a disappointing loss. At the halfway stage, we were pleased and we just needed one of our top four batters to play deep,” Powell said. He also took responsibility for his own dismissal, stating, “I have to take the blame for that wicket.”

The Royals will look to bounce back quickly as they face the Trinbago Knight Riders on Friday.

**Summary:**

The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots defeated the Barbados Royals by one run in a very close match. The Patriots defended a score of 150, with Jason Holder bowling a superb final over. The Royals lost wickets at key moments, which cost them the game. Despite the loss, the Royals will play again on Friday.

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