KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leaders, Trinbago Knight Riders registered their first ever win over the Jamaica Tallawahs at Sabina Park when they dished out revenge with a 36-run victory over the hosts in the 24th match of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Twenty20 tournament Saturday night.

Chasing a mammoth 209 for victory for a second time this season, the Tallawahs could only manage 173-7 from their 20 overs in the second of their four home games here.

Captain and wicketkeeper/batsman Kumar Sangakkara once again led from the front in the losing effort, scoring 53 off 36 deliveries including six boundaries and two sixes.

Lendl Simmons (32) and Rovman Powell (31) were the next best scorers for the Tallawahs.

Javon Searles starred for the Knight Riders bowling attack with 3-27.

Earlier, the Knight Riders, sent in to bat, were led to 208-6 from 20 overs by New Zealander Brendon McCulluam, who now assume the leading scorer of the tournament slot, after an impressive innings of 91 off 62 balls.

McCullum hammered five boundaries and six big sixes in his destructive innings, as he steered a 92-run second wicket stand with Colin Munro (42) and then a 63-run third-wicket stand with Darren Bravo (28).

Local boys Krishmar Santokie with 2-44 off four overs and Rovman Powell with 2-38, were the pick of the Tallawahs bowlers.

With this their eighth victory in nine games, the Knight Riders solidified their lead atop the standings on 16 points, having already secured a spot in the play-offs, while the Tallawahs remain in third position on eight points and now require a victory in their next fixture against second-placed St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (11 points) on Wednesday to book their spot in the play-offs.

Sherdon Cowan