Twitter Reactions: David Wiese, Faf du Plessis combine to knock Barbados Royals out of CPL 2021

Barbados Royals, on Saturday, September 11, became the first team to be knocked out of the 2021 CPL. The team, led by Jason Holder, lost to the Saint Lucia Kings by 14 runs- DLS Method. Meanwhile, the Kings kept their hopes alive in the tournament after back-to-back losses.

Faf du Plessis plays a blinder

After being put in to bat first, the Warriors amassed 175 in 20 overs. Mohammad Amir got rid of Andre Fletcher and Mark Deyal in quick succession after which Joshua Bishop accounted for Roston Chase’s wicket. From there on, Faf du Plessis came to the party for the Kings.

The right-hander notched 84 runs off 54 balls with five fours and four sixes. He got the apt support from Tim David, who made a 23-ball 34. Keemo Paul’s timely 11-ball 22 propelled the Kings to a competitive score. The Royals’ bowlers leaked way too many runs at the death.

David Wiese decimates the Royals

In the run-chase, the Royals lost Kyle Mayers early, but Johnson Charles and Shai Hope steadied the ship with scores in the 30s. However, David Wiese stepped up and spoiled the party for the Royals. The veteran fast bowler picked up five wickets and gave away 25 runs in four overs.

The fast bowler ran through the Royals’ batting lineup without much fuss. Jason Holder and Hayden Walsh Jr scored 34 and 30 respectively, but their efforts went in vain. The game was reduced to 19 overs per side after rain interrupted play during the end of the Royals’ run-chase.

It is awesome to be out here: David Wiese

After the win, du Plessis updated on his leg injury and lauded the team for stepping up in the critical stage of the tournament. Wiese, on the other hand, was delighted to be performing and talked about his tactics to get the batters out.

“Difficult to say with these things, probably have to go for a scan (issue with his leg). Not looking too good for tomorrow. Great win. The toss was massive. To get to 170 or so on a wicket like that was a very good score. Three wickets in one over was pretty much game done. He’s very experienced with his tricks with the ball (Wiese). Counting on NRR and stuff like that,” Du Plessis said.

“Sometimes it just works for you. Luckily it went to the fielders today and the pitch helped my type of bowling. There was a bit of variable bounce and I used my height and cross-seam deliveries. The rain wet the wicket and it gripped more because of that. It is awesome to be out here and glad to contribute to the team,” Wiese said.

Here’s how the netizens reacted to the Kings’ victory

David Wiese scored 17 runs and already picked 4 wickets in 2.3 overs for St. Lucia Kings in the CPL. He'll be representing Namibia in the T20 World Cup.

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 11, 2021

Yesterday – David Wiese was included in the Namibia T20 WC team.
Today – David Wiese took 5 wickets against Barbados Royals in CPL 2021.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 11, 2021

What a amazing Spell bowled by David Wiese. His bowling figure (4-0-25-5). He picked 5 Wickets haul in CPL match, and also scored Crucial 17 runs as well. Top class Performance by David Wiese. And his team won the match by 14 runs, he bowled Brilliant last over. #CPL2021 pic.twitter.com/nZ8Xx10icK

— CricketMAN2 (@man4_cricket) September 11, 2021

David Wiese picked his second five-wicket haul in CPL. Both his five wicket hauls came v Barbados. He will now be representing Namibia in the upcoming T20 World Cup

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) September 11, 2021

FIFER!!! David Wiese picks up the @Dream11 MVP for match 25! #CPL21 #SLKvBR #CricketPlayedLouder #Dream11 pic.twitter.com/EehIOeypEJ

— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 11, 2021

🇳🇦 @CricketNamibia1's David Wiese 5/25 (4) for St.Lucia against Barbados. 12 dot balls 👀

— Daniel Beswick (@DGBeswick1) September 12, 2021

10th Sep – David Wiese was included in the Namibia T20 WC team.
11 Sep- David Wiese took 5 wickets against Barbados Royals in CPL 2021.

— #WearMask😷 (@oii_ammy) September 11, 2021

Nugget: David Wiese who has played for South Africa in WT20 2016, will play for Namibia in the T20I World Cup 2021. He has also represent Lahore Qalandars in PSL. #Cricket #CPL21 #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/kbGT2v0xA8

— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) September 11, 2021