Kyle Mayers Demolishes Kings With Early PowerPlay Wickets In CPL 25
West Indies all-rounder claims two wickets for just 11 runs as Kings struggle in opening overs.
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The Caribbean Premier League’s 2025 season continues to deliver explosive cricket action, with all-rounder Kyle Mayers making headlines after a devastating bowling spell that saw him claim two crucial wickets while conceding just 11 runs during the PowerPlay overs.
Mayers, known primarily for his batting prowess, showed his versatility by clocking in early with the ball and immediately making an impact. The Kings batting lineup received what the CPL officially called a “wake-up call” as Mayers tore through their top order in the crucial opening overs of the match.
The Instagram post from the official CPL account highlighted Mayers’ performance with the caption: “Kyle Mayers clocked in early. 2 wickets for just 11 runs! Kings got a wake-up call in the PowerPlay.” The accompanying video showed Mayers’ precision bowling and the resulting dismissals that put his team in a commanding position early in the contest.
Bowlers Dominating Cpl 25 Powerplays
Mayers’ performance follows a trend in this season’s CPL where bowlers have been gaining the upper hand during the PowerPlay overs. Just days earlier, the CPL shared another bowling masterclass with the caption “Powerplay? More like Green Zone!” highlighting the precision, pace, and pure dominance of bowlers in the tournament’s early overs.
The tournament has featured several standout bowling performances, including an extraordinary display by Akeal Hosein who, as described by CPL in an earlier post, “bowled it, chased it, caught it” in a remarkable self-created dismissal that demonstrated both skill and athleticism.
Another recent post from the CPL showed the destruction of “furniture” – cricket terminology for the stumps being knocked over – emphasizing how the bowlers have been dominating in what is traditionally considered a batsman’s game.
The Caribbean Premier League’s unique blend of cricket excitement, Caribbean culture, and party atmosphere ensures that, regardless of who prevails, CPL 25 will continue to deliver the entertainment that has made it one of cricket’s most beloved tournaments.
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