The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GUY) defeated St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKN) in the seventh match of CPL 2024 at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.
This match witnessed more boundary sixes than any other in CPL 2024, with the Warriors winning by 40 runs. Guyana Amazon Warriors played extraordinary in this match with two half-centuries from batsmen Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shimron Hetmyer, setting a challenging total of 266-7.
Guyana Amazon Warriors began their innings with aggressive batting, as opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit boundaries with sixes in six early setbacks. The Warriors lost Kevin Sinclair’s wicket too soon. However, Gurbaz quickly opened up and shifted the momentum in favour of his team in the powerplay overs with aggressive batting.
Shimron Hetmyer and Gurbaz formed an incredible partnership and jolted over Patriots bowlers. The partnership between Gurbaz and Hetmyer proved to be the cornerstone of the Warriors’ innings. The two batsmen added 116 runs for the third wicket from just 45 deliveries.
Gurbaz continued his aggressive batting, hitting four boundaries and six sixes and scoring 69 from 37 balls. On the other hand, Hetmyer showcased outstanding performance, hitting 11 sixes to top-score with 91 off just 39 deliveries. Gurbaz continued his aggressive batting, hitting four boundaries and six sixes and scoring 69 from 37 balls. On the other hand, Hetmyer showcased outstanding performance, smashing 11 sixes to top-score with 91 off just 39 deliveries.
The power-hitting by the pair helped the Warriors surpass the 150-run mark. The power-hitting by the pair helped the Warriors surpass the 150-run mark. Guyana Amazon Warriors set a formidable total of 266-7, leaving the Patriots with a mountain to climb.
Patriots’ captain Fletcher bravely led the hunt against the Warriors. Teaming with Mayers, they reached 94-2 post powerplay. Rutherford joined, hitting 34 off 12 balls, but his wicket led to Patriots’ downfall. Fletcher’s valiant 81 off 33 balls, with four boundaries and nine sixes, couldn’t prevent the team from losing hope after his dismissal at 171 runs to Gudakesh Motie. Gudakesh Motie gave a top-notch performance by 3-31 and took two wickets in the last overs.
Imran Tahir and Motie’s incredible bowling helped the Warriors defeat the Patriots. St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots fell short by 40 runs and bowled out for 226. Gurbaz and Hetmyer shone in batting, while Motie and Tahir led a strong bowling display.
Despite Fletcher’s exceptional performance, the Patriots could not win, marking their second loss in the tournament. Amazon Warriors now have a perfect record in CPL 2024 with two wins. The Warriors have emerged as the early favourites in the game, with matches coming ahead in CPL 2024.
