In 2015, the Kitts and Nevis Patriots, a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) cricket side based in Saint Kitts and Nevis, participated in the event for the first time. Things did not go well for the club as they finished last in their inaugural CPL season. 2021 was the best year for the CPL franchise because it was the first time they held the trophy. In 2017, they were so close to capturing the championship, but they were forced to settle for second. Among the best wicket-takers for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots were Sheldon Cottrell, Carlos Brathwaite, and Tabraiz Shamsi. The players for this club who have taken the most wickets are listed below.
1. SS Cottrell (67)
SS Cottrell is a left-arm fast-medium bowler for the West Indies. He played for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2015 – 2022, with 53 innings in 55 matches, took 67 wickets bowling 184 overs with four maidens, and conceded 1489 runs. He has a 22.22 bowling average and an 8.09 economy rate, and his best innings bowling is 3-13.
2. CR Brathwaite (36)
CR Brathwaite is a right-arm fast-medium bowler for the West Indies. He played for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2015 – 2019, with 45 innings in 46 matches, took 36 wickets bowling 145.2 overs with one maiden, and conceded 1198 runs. He has a 33.27 bowling average and an 8.24 economy rate, and his best innings bowling is 4-15.
3. T Shamsi (33)
T Shamsi is a left-arm wrist spin bowler for South Africa. He played for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2015 – 2018, with 25 innings in 27 matches, took 33 wickets bowling 91.3 overs with one maiden, and conceded 646 runs. He has a 19.57 bowling average and a 7.06 economy rate, and his best innings bowling is 4-10.
4. RR Emrit (23)
RR Emrit is a right-arm medium-fast bowler for the West Indies. He played for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2019 – 2020, with 20 innings in 21 matches, took 23 wickets bowling 71.5 overs with two maidens, and conceded 532 runs. He has a 23.13 bowling average and a 7.40 economy rate, and his best innings bowling is 3-31.
5. AS Joseph (21)
AS Joseph is a right-arm fast bowler for the West Indies, he played for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2016 – 2020, with 21 innings in 23 matches, took 21 wickets bowling 75.3 overs with no maidens, and conceded 705 runs. He has a 33.57 bowling average and a 9.33 economy rate, and his best innings bowling is 4-41.
6. DC Drakes (20)
DC Drakes is a left-arm medium-fast bowler for the West Indies. He played for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2019 – 2021, with 17 innings in 17 matches, took 20 wickets bowling 57.3 overs with no maidens, and conceded 502 runs. He has a 25.10 bowling average and an 8.73 economy rate, and his best innings bowling is 3-26.
7. DJ Bravo (18)
DJ Bravo is a right-arm medium bowler for the West Indies. He played for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2021 – 2022, with 13 innings in 18 matches, took 18 wickets bowling 47.2 overs with on maidens, and conceded 444 runs. He has a 24.66 bowling average and a 9.38 economy rate, and his best innings bowling is 4-26.
8. JL Jaggesar (16)
JL Jaggesar is a right-arm off-break bowler for the West Indies. He played for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2020 – 2022, with 16 innings in 17 matches, took 16 wickets bowling 58 overs with no maidens, and conceded 442 runs. He has a 27.62 bowling average and a 7.62 economy rate, and his best innings bowling is 3-32.
9. S Badree (16)
S Badree is a leg-break bowler for the West Indies. He played for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2016 – 2017, with 18 innings in 18 matches, took 16 wickets bowling 59 overs with no maidens, and conceded 461 runs. He has a 28.81 bowling average and a 7.81 economy rate, and his best innings bowling is 2-14.
10. FA Allen (14)
FA Allen is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler for the West Indies. He played for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots from 2017 – 2021, with 24 innings in 28 matches, took 14 wickets bowling 65.1 overs with no maidens, and conceded 517 runs. He has a 36.92 bowling average and a 7.93 economy rate, and his best innings bowling is 2-30.
