Shimron Hetmyer Hits Century as Guyana Amazon Warriors Beat Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL 2026
Shimron Hetmyer's sensational 111 not out off 43 balls powered the Guyana Amazon Warriors to a thrilling nine-run DLS victory over the Trinbago Knight Riders in the 22nd match of CPL 2026 on August 31, 2026.
Shimron Hetmyer unleashed a spectacular century, blasting an unbeaten 111 runs off just 43 deliveries, to power the Guyana Amazon Warriors to a crucial nine-run DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method win over the Trinbago Knight Riders in the 22nd match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026. The high-octane clash, played at the Queen’s Park Oval on Monday, August 31, 2026, saw the Warriors extend their dominant run in the tournament. Trinbago Knight Riders Retire Franchise Legend Dwayne Bravo's Iconic No 47 Jersey in Historic CPL Tribute.
Shimron Hetmyer Joint - Fastest CPL Century
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Warriors Set Imposing Target Amidst Rain
Asked to bat first, the Guyana Amazon Warriors faced an early challenge when Akeal Hosein dismissed Glenn Phillips in a tight opening over. The pressure continued with Sunil Narine delivering another economical over. Shai Hope managed to hit two sixes before falling to Lahiru Kumara in the fourth over. Rain then interrupted play for over 90 minutes, curtailing the match to 16 overs per side.
Upon resumption, Hetmyer took charge, beginning his assault with consecutive sixes off Jyd Goolie in the seventh over. He continued to dismantle the TKR bowling attack, smacking 30 runs off the 13th over bowled by Kumara and reaching his fifty off just 27 balls. A struggling Matthew Nandu was retired out at the end of the ninth over after making a 21-ball 13. Support arrived from Romario Shepherd, who plundered 27 runs from Dominic Drakes' 15th over. Hetmyer then brought up his magnificent century with a six in the final over, guiding the Warriors to an imposing 185 for 5 in their allotted 16 overs.
Knight Riders' Chase Falls Short
Chasing an adjusted DLS target of 182, the Trinbago Knight Riders, captained by Nicholas Pooran in the absence of an injured Kieron Pollard, started brightly, reaching 52 for 1 in the Powerplay. However, the departure of Sunil Narine was followed by a dramatic collapse, as Mohammad Nabi ripped through the middle order, taking three crucial wickets for just 20 runs. The Knight Riders slumped from 52 for 1 to 68 for 5 in three overs.
Alex Hales led a spirited fightback for TKR, forging partnerships of 43 with Akeal Hosein and 39 with Dominic Drakes. Hales registered a vital half-century, but his dismissal immediately after reaching the milestone left TKR needing 40 runs from the final two overs. Despite Joshua Da Silva's late boundaries, the Knight Riders ultimately fell short, finishing on 172 for 7 in 16 overs. Sunil Narine Becomes 2nd Bowler to Reach 650 T20 Wickets, Achieves Feat During TKR vs SLK in CPL 2026.
Match Summary of GAW vs TKR
| Team | Score | Overs | Leading Scorer | Leading Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | 185/5 | 16 | Shimron Hetmyer (111*) | Akeal Hosein (1/11) |
| Trinbago Knight Riders | 172/7 | 16 | Alex Hales (55) | Mohammad Nabi (3/20) |
Result: Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 9 runs (DLS Method).
Hetmyer's masterclass ensured the Guyana Amazon Warriors maintained their impressive form, while the Trinbago Knight Riders will need to regroup quickly after a promising start that was ultimately undone by a middle-order collapse. The CPL 2026 season continues to deliver thrilling cricketing action as teams battle for supremacy.
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