Gros Islet, Aug. 13 -- Saint Lucia Kings were unable to convert a promising start into a winning performance, going down by five wickets to St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in their CPL 2026 fixture at home in Gros Islet, early on Thursday.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Kings posted 155 for 8, with Kamil Pooran and Jewel Andrew putting together a strong third-wicket partnership to give the hosts momentum through the middle overs, according to a press release from the franchise.

However, SKN Patriots bowlers Jason Holder and Saurabh Netravalkar, who claimed three wickets apiece, restricted the Kings from pushing towards a big total.

Pooran led the scoring for the Kings with an aggressive 30-ball 54, striking boundaries at reg...