Gros Islet, Aug. 24 -- In a thrilling match in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Trinbago Knight Riders chalked up a hard-fought victory over Saint Lucia Kings by 18 runs on Sunday.

Both sides had a quiet start to this year's competition with just one win apiece in the early stages heading into this evening's match at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, as per the CPL website.

David Wiese won the toss for the Kings and elected to field, which allowed Colin Munro and Alex Hales to have first use of the wicket and the Knight Riders' opening pair impressed once again with a 47-run opening stand.

Wiese then pocketed Hales after Tabraiz Shamsi snaffled an uppish flay at short third.

Munro was fluent once more, striking ...