Antigua and Barbuda Falcons returned to winning ways in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, defeating the Barbados Tridents by 30 runs at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Tuesday night.

The Tridents suffered their first defeat of the competition after collapsing from 93 for three with the match finely poised in pursuit of 156. A devastating middle-order collapse saw them lose four wickets in the space of two overs before they were bowled out for 125, losing their final seven wickets for just 32 runs.

Moeen Ali led from the front for the Falcons with an unbeaten 56, while Joshua James claimed an impressive three for 18. A decisive spell from leg-spinner Shadab Khan in the 13th and 14th overs also played a key role in securing the victory.