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As per ChatGPT, Barbados Royals will open their account in CPL 2025 with a five-wicket win against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on Saturday at the Kensington Oval. Daniel Sams' spell and Rovman Powell’s finishing stole the show as the Royals avenged their first defeat of the season.

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International career

Rovman Powell, born on 23 July 1993, is a cricketer from Jamaica. He plays for the West Indies and is the captain of the T20 International team. Powell has played in various formats, with his batting and medium-pace bowling skills standing out.

Here is a summary of his international career by year:

2015 - List-A Debut

Powell started his career in 2015 with a strong performance in his List-A debut. He took three wickets and scored 31 runs in his first match. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

2016 - ODI Debut

Powell made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on 16th November 2016 at Harare Sports Club. He scored 44 runs from 29 balls, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes.

2017 - T20I Debut

Powell played his first T20I match against Pakistan on 26th March 2017 at Kensington Oval. He scored just 5 runs off 5 balls in his debut.

2018 - ODI Captaincy

In December 2018, Powell became the captain of the West Indies ODI team. He was named after a strong performance in the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, where he was seen as one of the rising stars.

2022 - T20I Century

In January 2022, Powell scored his first T20I century against England. This match marked a high point in his career for his big-hitting skills.

2023 - Appointed T20I Captain

After the West Indies’ poor performance in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup, Powell took over as captain of the T20I team in 2023. Under his leadership, the team won all three series against South Africa (2-1), India (3-2), and England (3-2).

2024 - T20 World Cup Captaincy

In May 2024, Powell was named the captain for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He led the team to success in their series against Bangladesh in December 2024. In the first T20I match of the series, Powell scored 60 runs off 35 balls, including 5 fours and 4 sixes.

Leagues Participation

Rovman Powell has played in several major cricket leagues. Here is a summary of his participation in each league by year.

Indian Premier League (IPL)

Powell started his IPL career in 2017 when he joined Kolkata Knight Riders. He has since played for different teams and his performance has varied each year.

Year	Team	Price (INR)	Notes
2017	Kolkata Knight Riders	30 lakhs	-
2022	Delhi Capitals	-	-
2023	Delhi Capitals	Retained	-
2024	Rajasthan Royals	7.4 crores	Maximum score 27 against Sunrisers Hyderabad
2025	Kolkata Knight Riders	1.5 crore	Signed at 2025 IPL auction

In 2024, Powell played 10 matches for Rajasthan Royals and scored 103 runs with a highest score of 27 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His strike rate was 151.47. For 2025, he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 1.5 crore.

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)

Powell joined the Dhaka Dynamites for the 2018–19 Bangladesh Premier League in October 2018. He continued playing in the league in later seasons as well.

Caribbean Premier League (CPL)

Powell began his CPL career in 2016 with the Jamaica Tallawahs. He was captain of the team from 2020 and led them to a win in the 2022 season. In 2024, he continued playing and captaining the team.

Year	Team	Role	Runs Scored	Notes
2016–2022	Jamaica Tallawahs	Player (Captain from 2020)	-	2022 CPL winner, 44 runs in final
2023	Jamaica Tallawahs	Captain	-	-
2024	Jamaica Tallawahs	Captain	59 in a match against Trinbago Knight Riders	-

In 2024, Powell scored 59 runs from 38 balls in a match against Trinbago Knight Riders, helping his team win.

Pakistan Super League (PSL)

Powell joined Peshawar Zalmi for the 2021 Pakistan Super League. He played in multiple matches for the team and performed well in both batting and fielding.

Year	Team	Runs Scored	Notes
2021	Peshawar Zalmi	-	Signed for rescheduled matches in April 2021
2024	Peshawar Zalmi	46 off 20 balls (Lahore Qalandars)	Great performance against Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings

In February 2024, Powell scored 46 runs off 20 balls in a match against Lahore Qalandars. He also made a key fielding play to stop a boundary in a match against the same team.

Lanka Premier League (LPL)

Powell joined the Lanka Premier League in November 2021, playing for the Kandy Warriors. He continued his involvement in the league in later seasons.

Year	Team	Role	Notes
2021	Kandy Warriors	Player	-

In the 2021 Lanka Premier League, Powell played for Kandy Warriors, making his mark in the competition.

Domestic career

Rovman Powell started his domestic career in January 2015 with a strong debut in List A cricket. He played for Combined Campuses against Guyana in the 2014–15 Regional Super50. Powell took 3 wickets for 20 runs and scored 31 runs, winning the man of the match award. His first-class debut came in the 2015–16 Regional Four Day Competition, playing for Jamaica against Guyana. He returned to the Combined Campuses for the 2015–16 Regional Super50, where he scored 71 runs against the Windward Islands and 63 not out against Guyana in the last two matches.

In the 2016–17 Regional Super50, Powell played an important role in Jamaica's journey to the final. He scored 95 runs from 45 balls, including 9 sixes and 6 fours, in the semi-final against Trinidad and Tobago. He also took 5 wickets for 36 runs in the same match. These performances earned him another man of the match award. In 2017, he was picked by the Jamaica Tallawahs in the 6th round of the CPL player draft.

In October 2018, Powell was given a white-ball contract by Cricket West Indies for the 2018–19 season. The next year, he was named captain of Jamaica for the 2019–20 Regional Super50 tournament. He scored 412 runs in eight matches and became the team’s top scorer.

Records and achievements

Rovman Powell has achieved several important records in his cricket career, especially in T20 internationals. Here are some of his key accomplishments:

• Ranked 10th for most runs by batting position in T20I
• Holds the 17th spot for most sixes in an innings in T20I
• Played 47 innings without being dismissed for a duck in T20I

After the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, the ICC named Powell as the rising star of the West Indies team.

Personal life

Rovman Powell’s journey is one of hard work and determination. He grew up in a modest household and helped care for his younger sister while his mother worked multiple jobs. Powell attended Old Harbour High School and worked as a goat-herder before getting a sports scholarship to the University of the West Indies, where he studied geography and social studies.

Family

Rovman Powell was born on July 23, 1993, in Kingston, Jamaica. He grew up in Bannister, Old Harbour Bay, with his mother, Joan Plumar, and his younger sister. His father left before he was born.

Financial Status

As of 2024, Powell’s net worth is estimated to be INR 16 crores. Most of this comes from his cricket career and brand deals. In the IPL 2024 Auction, he was bought by Rajasthan Royals for INR 7.4 crores.

Cars and House

Powell owns a luxury house in Kingston, Jamaica. He drives a Mercedes SUV and recently gave his mother a Hyundai Tucson.

Scandals

Rovman Powell has faced a few controversies in his career. Here are some notable incidents:

• 2018 ODI Incident: Powell was dismissed during a match in Sylhet, Bangladesh. He was supposed to receive a netball, but due to a mistake with the number of fielders, Powell was sent off the field. He expressed his frustration with the referees' decision after the game.
• Lost Belongings at Mumbai Airport (2022): When Powell arrived in Mumbai for the IPL 2022, he found that his bags, which contained personal items and cricket equipment, were missing.
• Comments on Sunil Narine (April 2024): Powell said that Sunil Narine did not want to play for the West Indies in the 2024 T20 World Cup. This comment created some attention in the media.

Fans

Powell is well-liked by his fans. On June 20, 2024, after the T20 match against England, many praised his performance. He scored 36 runs off 17 balls and took five wickets.

After the T20 World Cup loss to South Africa on June 25, 2024, Powell encouraged the fans to keep supporting the team. He said the team played well and entertained everyone.

On December 21, 2023, Powell urged fans to support the West Indies before a crucial T20 match against England. 

Powell has 125K followers on Instagram.