The Knight Riders defeated table-topping Falcons by eight wickets in Tarouba on Wednesday, ending their losing run in the head-to-head series.

Sent in to bat, the Falcons collapsed early as Mohammad Amir dismissed Rahkeem Cornwall and Karima Gore in the opening over. Jewel Andrew’s 40 and a late stand between Imad Wasim (37*) and Usama Mir (34) helped them post 146-7.

Alex Hales (55*) and Keacy Carty (60) shared an 87-run partnership to guide the hosts’ chase, with captain Nicholas Pooran sealing victory with a six.

The win lifts the Knight Riders to second in the standings, just behind the Falcons.