Match 30, Guyana, September 18, 2023, 04:30 AM
Guyana Amazon Warriors
226/7(20.0ov)
Barbados Royals
138/6(20.0ov)
Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Barbados Royals by 88 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Shai Hope
Commentry
Right then, that is it from this game. It was a convincing victory for the Warriors. The CPL action continues as we now move onto the Playoff stage. The first eliminator will be played on 20th September between St Lucia Kings and Jamaica Tallahwahs at 4.30 am IST (11 pm GMT, Previous day). Do join us a bit early for the build-up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Skipper of Guyana Amazon Warriors, Imran Tahir says that this was a great game and it all started with the explosive start they got. Adds that it feels nice to see the youngster step up and perform on such a stage. Mentions that they would looks to carry on and build upon this positive momentum and play the playoffs as well with the same mindset. Closes by saying that they will just get together and work on achieving the ultimate goal for season.
Skipper of Barbados Royals, Rovman Powell says that it has been a very tough season for them, and when a side has a season like this its evident they struggled but a lot of positives for the side. Rivaldo Clarke played well and everyone is happy for him scoring his half-century. Metions that the side feels close to each other and the bad results have not let the chemistry of the team down and the bonding amongst all is the biggest positive to carry from this season.
Shai Hope is the player of the match for his brilliant knock of 106. He says that he just felt today was his day and he enjoyed his strokeplay as well. Adds that he just played the ball to its merit keeping things simple and staying true without trying a lot and it worked out well. Mentions that such a win is a confidence booster going into the key phase of the tournament. Adds that he enjoyed batting with Kevlon Anderson and he just spoke to the debutant and advised him to enjoy the moment and not worry about his score even if it is a duck just let this moment sink in and Kevlon Anderson played amazing.
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Earlier in the game, the Warriors were simply sensational with their ball striking as Shai Hope scored an eye-pleasing century at a blistering pace as he got 106 and was well supported by his teammates around him. Barbados Royals bowling was waivered as they failed to group the ball around one spot on the pitch and leaked runs left, right, and center. Jason Holder and Obed McCoy took a couple each while Akeem Jordan took one. We finally have our top four and it is going to be an exciting next phase of the tournament.
The bowling of the Warriors was excellent as they kept things tight and broke the backbone of the Royals illuding them of any hiccups in defending this mammoth total. Imran Tahir was brilliant yet again as he scalped 3 wickets. Skipper was well supported by others around him as Gudakesh Motie took a couple and Dwaine Pretorius who took one as well.
The Royals inning started off with a stumble at the top as Rahkeem Cornwall departed early on and the chase never got going as they kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. No batter stood up and took the responsibility for the Royals as they failed miserably. It has been the case with them all throughout the season as they have leaked runs in abundance and more often than not failed to clean up the mess created by the bowlers. Rivaldo Clarke showed some grittiness as he managed to score 54 runs for the Royals.
It is all over with the Guyana Amazon Warriors ending the league stage on a high as they defeat Barbados Royals by a margin of 88 runs.
In over# 20
5
4
1
1
1wd
0
1
Odean Smith 22/0(2)
19.6
5
Five runs! Overthrows! Lands it on off, Clarke taps it back and runs for a single. Odean Smith tries to make a direct hit at the bowlers end but misses as the ball races away. This brings up fifty for Clarke but Guyana Amazon Warriors inflict a defeat on Barbados Royals by 88 runs.
19.5
4
FOUR! Lovely strike! Bowls it on off, Clarke slaps it over mid on for a boundary. Me moves to 49!
19.4
1
Bowls it outside off, Braithwaite slaps it to long off for another single.
19.3
1
A slower one, outside off, Clarke pushes it to covers for one.
19.3
1wd
Wide! Sways it down leg, Clarke tries to paddle it fine but misses.
19.2
.
Lands it outside off, with some extra bounce, Clarke looks to slap it but gets beaten.
19.1
1
Good length, on leg, Braithwaite tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
In over# 19
4
0
0
1
1
2
Ronsford Beaton 42/0(4)
18.6
4
FOUR! Excellent shot from Clarke! Bowls it outside off, Clarke picks it well and lofts it over mid off as the ball finds the fence.
18.5
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On a length and outside off, Clarke looks to slap it but misses again.