New Zealand batter Tim Seifert‘s blistering century helped St Lucia Kings register a six-wicket win over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 season. The Falcons scored 204/4 in 20 overs, riding on Shakib Al Hasan’s 26-ball 61. In the run-chase, Seifert’s majestic 125* saw the Kings chase down a 205-run target in just 17.5 overs. The match was played at Gros Islet.
Joint-fastest ton in CPL
Interestingly, Seifert smashed the joint-fastest ton in CPL history (by balls), as per ESPNcricinfo. He equalled the record of Andre Russell, who took 40 balls for his ton in 2018 while playing for Jamaica Tallawahs against Trinbago Knight Riders. Russell helped his side chase down a 224-run target. He smashed 121* from 49 balls with 6 fours and 13 sixes.
A look at the chase
The Kings began their chase aggressively, with Seifert hitting a six off the first legal delivery of the innings. Johnson Charles also started on a strong note before perishing. They added 40 runs inside three overs. Thereafter, Ackeem Auguste joined Seifert and the two added 52 runs inside the powerplay.
This score of 92 is this season’s highest PP score and also third-highest in CPL history.
In the 13th over, Seifert completed his hundred off 40 balls shortly after Roston Chase was dismissed (133/3). Alongside Tim David, Seifert added 49 runs before sealing the chase.
Seifert hits maiden CPL ton: Presenting his numbers
Seifert’s 125* was laced with 10 fours and 9 sixes. This was his maiden ton in the CPL (50s: 3). In 52 matches, he went past 1000 runs. He owns 1065 runs at 29.58. Overall in T20s, he has bagged 6465 runs at 28.60 with 4 tons and 31 fifties. He owns 594 sixes.
A look at the fastest centuries in CPL history (by balls)
- Andre Russell – 40 balls (Tallawahs vs Knight Riders)
- Tim Seifert – 40 balls (Kings vs Falcons)
- Shai Hope – 41 balls (Amazon vs Royals)
- Andre Russell – 42 balls (Tallawahs vs Knight Riders)
- Nicholas Pooran – 45 balls (Amazon vs Patriots)
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