By Eric Collymore | September 26, 2024
In a commanding performance at the Guyana National Stadium on Wednesday evening, the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) secured a decisive 47-run victory against the Barbados Royals during the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Warriors faced an early challenge with the dismissal of Rahmanullah Gurbaz for just 7 runs in the opening over.
Despite this setback, Azam Khan made a notable contribution, scoring 26 runs with five boundaries before departing in the sixth over, leaving the team at 59 runs.
The momentum shifted with a strong partnership between Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope, who combined for a crucial 106 runs.
Hetmyer scored 57 runs, and Hope followed with an impressive 71 runs.
Hetmyer was dismissed in the 15th over, bringing the score to 165 for 3.
Moeen Ali’s stint at the crease was short-lived, as he fell for a duck after facing just three deliveries.
Hope’s innings concluded shortly after, and the Warriors were at 181 for 6.
Late contributions from Romario Shepherd, who added 23 runs, propelled the team’s total to 219 runs for 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Maheesh Theekshana emerged as the standout bowler for the Royals, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs across 4 overs.
In reply, the Royals encountered difficulties early in their innings, losing two wickets for just 17 runs within the first four overs.
Kadeem Alleyne and Alick Athanaze both fell early, leaving the Royals under pressure.
The Warriors continued to apply pressure, dismissing Quinton de Kock for 35 runs and Rivaldo Clarke, leaving the Royals struggling at 63 for 4.
Despite the challenges, David Miller attempted to anchor the innings with a fighting score of 71 runs.
However, wickets continued to fall as Rovman Powell and Jason Holder were dismissed for 10 and 7 runs, respectively.
The Royals ultimately ended their innings at 172 runs for 9 wickets.
Guidakesh Motie led the Warriors’ bowling attack with an impressive performance, taking 3 wickets for 42 runs.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors will next take the field on Saturday, September 28, against the league-leading St. Lucia Kings at the Providence Stadium, with the match set to begin at 10 AM.