Trinbago Knight Riders Secure Emotional Win over Guyana Amazon Warriors

In a pulsating contest at Queen’s Park Oval, Andre Russell’s explosive 36 not out from 15 balls, paired with a calm unbeaten 31 off 24 from Tim David, powered the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) to a thrilling five-wicket win over Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 19th match of Caribbean Premier League on Wednesday.

The victory marked a triumphant start to TKR’s home leg of the competition. Chasing a competitive target of 149 on a challenging surface, TKR stumbled to 89-5 and needed 60 runs from the final 30 balls to secure the win.

Comeback Performance by Russell and David

With their backs against the wall, Russell, making his comeback from injury, joined David at the crease. While David struggled to find a rhythm, Russell wasted no time, unleashing a barrage of boundaries. Player of the match, Russell, was given a lifeline on zero when Junior Sinclair put him down at deep backward square leg. The Jamaican then took full advantage of the opportunity, dismantling Nathan Sowter’s over with three massive sixes to bring TKR back into the chase.

Outstanding Effort by Bowlers

The Warriors also struggled after a promising start, crumbling from 32-2 to 76-7 as TKR’s spin trio wreaked havoc. Tim Robinson’s 34 off 28 gave the Warriors a platform, but Waqar Salamkheil (2-19), Sunil Narine (2-24), and Akeal Hosein (1-20) engineered a collapse, leaving the Warriors reeling. A stunning rescue effort from Romario Shepherd, 51 not out off 24 balls, and Pretorius, 21 not out off 25, lifted their side to a respectable 148-7 in their 20 overs.

Emotional Victory for Bravo

Dwayne Bravo, who picked up one wicket for 41 runs in possibly his last CPL game at the Oval, said the victory was emotional. “It is very emotional for me. The boys gave me a hard time for crying today, but I appreciate the love and respect these guys show. I have had good memories over the years, and we all look forward to playing here in front of the fans,” he said.

Conclusion

The win marked TKR’s fifth victory from eight matches and kept alive their chances of making a strong run in the ongoing tournament.

* How did TKR manage to chase down Guyana Amazon Warriors’ competitive target of 149 on a challenging surface?
The win was largely secured by the outstanding performances from Andre Russell and Tim David, who scored 36 not out and 31 not out respectively.
* Who were the standout players for Guyana Amazon Warriors in their 148-run total?
Tim Robinson and Romario Shepherd’s contributions of 34 not out and 51 not out respectively, helped shape the Warriors’ innings to a respectable total.
* What did Dwayne Bravo say about his emotional winning moment at the Oval for the last time?
“It is very emotional for me. The boys gave me a hard time for crying today, but I appreciate the love and respect these guys show.”