Caribbean Premier League: Guyana Amazon Warriors Defeat Barbados Royals

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – SEPTEMBER 25: Shai Hope (R) of Guyana Amazon Warriors hits 6 and Quinton de Kock (L) of Barbados Royals watch during the Men’s 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match 27 between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Royals at Guyana National Stadium on September 25, 2024 in Providence, Guyana. (Photo by Randy Brooks/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

Warriors Dominate Royals in Caribbean Premier League Match

PROVIDENCE, Guyana, CMC – Half-centuries from Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer, followed up by a disciplined bowling effort, carried the Guyana Amazon Warriors to a commanding 47-run victory over the Barbados Royals in the 27th match in the Caribbean Premier League.

On Wednesday, the high-scoring clash at the Guyana National Stadium saw the Warriors first post 219 for eight, with the Royals replying with 172 for nine.

Warriors’ Batting Effort

The Barbados Royals won the toss and opted to bowl, and they got an early breakthrough when Mahesh Theekshana struck in the opening over by removing Rahmanullah Gurbaz for seven.

However, the Warriors quickly recovered, thanks to a 51-run stand between Azam Khan and Shai Hope in less than five overs.

Jason Holder ended the partnership by removing Khan for 26, but Hetmyer’s arrival sparked a devastating counterattack.

The left-handed Hetmyer put on a century stand with Hope, ripping through the Royals’ bowling attack.

Guyana’s aggressive middle-overs surge saw them race to 100 in just 9.4 overs.

The pair dominated, with Hetmyer reaching his half-century off 29 balls and Hope following suit just two deliveries later.

Their assault included a 25-run over off Royals captain Rovman Powell.

Hetmyer would be the fourth victim for the Warriors, going for a well-played 57 from 34 balls with four fours and three sixes, while Hope fell right after for a top score of 71 from 37 balls, including five fours and five sixes.

Although Guyana lost four wickets quickly, Romario Shepherd’s late blitz of 23 from 13 balls helped them post a formidable 219.

Warriors’ Bowling Effort

In response, the Royals faltered early, losing two quick wickets. Opener Kadeem Alleyne fell to Gudakesh Motie for one, and then Dwaine Pretorious accounted for the wicket of Alick Athanaze for 8, making the score 17-2 in the fourth over.

Opener Quinton de Kock’s quickfire 21-run over briefly shifted momentum. However, the Royal’s powerplay yielded only 46 runs, and the pressure started to mount.

Moeen Ali then came to the party by removing de Kock for 35, and with Imran Tahir’s twin strikes in consecutive overs, left the Royals reeling at 79 for five in the 11th over.

Ali’s 2 for 16 in his middle-overs spell, and Motie’s 3 for 42 further suffocated the chase, despite David Miller’s defiant hitting towards the end, providing only temporary resistance.

Miller’s unbeaten 71 came too late for the Royals, who finished 172-9. Thus, victory was handed to the Warriors, who strengthened their bid for a top-two finish.

Conclusion

The Guyana Amazon Warriors’ commanding victory over the Barbados Royals showcased their batting prowess and bowling discipline. Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer’s half-centuries set the tone for the Warriors’ impressive total, while their bowling attack proved too strong for the Royals to overcome.

FAQs

* Who won the match between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Royals?
+ The Guyana Amazon Warriors won the match by 47 runs.
* Who scored half-centuries for the Guyana Amazon Warriors?
+ Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer scored half-centuries for the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
* How many runs did the Guyana Amazon Warriors score?
+ The Guyana Amazon Warriors scored 219 for eight.
* How many wickets did the Guyana Amazon Warriors take?
+ The Guyana Amazon Warriors took 9 wickets.
* Who took the most wickets for the Guyana Amazon Warriors?
+ Gudakesh Motie took 3 wickets, while Moeen Ali took 2 wickets.