St Kitts and Nevis Patriots delivered a historic performance in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League, overwhelming the Saint Lucia Kings by a staggering 137 runs. The highlight of the victory was a sensational, unbeaten 121 off just 43 balls from Dasun Shanaka, who shattered the record for the fastest century in CPL history by reaching the milestone in a mere 39 deliveries. The Patriots’ dominant outing was later capped off by Jeremiah Louis, whose breath-taking five-wicket spell, accomplished in only 17 balls, dismantled the Kings for a paltry 98 in under 14 overs.
Dasun Shanaka scripts history with record 39-ball ton in CPL
The initial foundation for this massive total was laid early after the Patriots were put in to bat. Despite losing Kyle Mayers cheaply to Matthew Forde, Andre Fletcher and Johnson Charles swiftly swung the momentum back in their team's favor. Driven by Fletcher's explosive 23-ball half-century, St Kitts and Nevis posted a commanding 59 for 1 during the Power Play. Fletcher eventually departed after a well-made 64, but his exit merely cleared the stage for an unprecedented onslaught.
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Shanaka's blistering 43-ball 121 in Patriots' 137-run win
Upon striding to the crease, Shanaka launched an immediate assault on the opposition bowling attack. The Sri Lankan powerhouse brought up his fifty in 24 deliveries before shifting into an even higher gear, needed just 15 more balls to reach three figures. By completing his ton in 39 balls, Shanaka surpassed the previous tournament benchmark of 40 balls—a record that had been matched by both Tim Seifert and Shimron Hetmyer just days prior.
The carnage reached its peak during the closing stages of the innings as Shanaka tore through the bowling, helping the Patriots plunder 79 runs off the final four overs. Unbeaten at the end of his masterclass, he cleared the boundary 12 times alongside eight hits to the fence. His effort propelled the team to a mammoth 235 for 4, marking the seventh-highest team total recorded in the tournament's history.
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Jeremiah Louis delivered the final blow, wrapping up the match to seal an extraordinary 5 for 10 from just 2.5 overs. With the victory secured, the Patriots prepare for their next encounter against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Guyana, while the Kings must regroup ahead of their Sunday clash with the Barbados Tridents.