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Guyana Amazon Warriors Beat Trinbago Knight Riders by Three Wickets in CPL 2025; Kieron Pollard's 18-Ball 54 in Vain As GAW Notch Up Second-Straight Win
Match 23 of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 witnessed a nail-biter between Guyana Amazon Warriors and table-toppers Trinbago Knight Riders, where the former franchise prevailed by three wickets. Shai Hope, Shimron Heytmer, and Dwaine Pretorius shone for Guyana Amazon Warriors as they chased down 168 set by Trinbago Knight Riders.
Match 23 of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 witnessed a nail-biter between Guyana Amazon Warriors and table-toppers Trinbago Knight Riders, where the former franchise prevailed by three wickets. Dwaine Pretorius played a cameo knock of 26 not-out, which carried forward the good work by Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer as the home team earned two crucial points. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Beat Barbados Royals by Four Wickets in CPL 2025; Andries Gous Anchors Chase, Brandon Kingâs Unbeaten 98 Goes in Vain.
Batting first, Trinbago Knight Riders were off to a poor start, losing their openers early; however, the middle-order did the rescue work. Â Keacy Carty played a solid 29 off 34 before retiring out, while the Windies duo of Darren Bravo and Kieron Pollard did the real damage. While Dravo scored a 35-ball 33, 38-year-old Pollard slammed a 17-ball half-century to ensure TRK managed a respectable total of 167. Moeen Ali was the standout bowler, claiming 1 for 11 in his four overs.
In reply, Guyana Amazon Warriors, too, suffered a sluggish start as Akeal Hossain claimed both in quick succession. West Indies veteran batters Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer started to rebuild the Warriorsâ innings, with a solid 83-run stand for the third wicket, before Sunil Narine dismissed the latter for 49. Narine soon claimed his second wicket, getting rid of Hope, who scored a resilient 53 off 46. CPL 2025: Shakib Al Hasan Guides Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to Seven-Wicket Win Over Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
Romario Shepherd, too, faltered for the Warriors, but Dwaine Pretorius kept GAW in the hunt, managing to hit back-to-back sixes off Andre Russell in the 18th over, to reduce the target to 19 off 12.
Pretorius (26*) remained calm and managed to hit a six in the final over, bringing the target down to 2 off 3, and along with Gudakesh Motie (5*), the pair were able to reach off the penultimate delivery.
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