The Guyana Amazon Warriors kicked off their house leg of CPL 2024 with a convincing 30-run victory over the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots on the Guyana Nationwide Stadium on Friday.
Regardless of a modest batting whole of 137, the Warriors’ bowlers, led by a devastating spin assault, neutralized the Patriots on a tough Windfall floor, making certain a cushty win.
After being despatched in to bat, the Warriors confronted early bother as Ashmead Nedd (4-25) tore by their high order. Tim Robinson and Kevin Sinclair have been each dismissed for geese, and captain Shai Hope might solely handle seven runs, leaving the Warriors struggling at 28-3.
Nonetheless, Shimron Hetmyer supplied an important counterattack. His breathtaking 63 off 33 balls, studded with 4 fours and 5 sixes, introduced momentum again to the Warriors. Regardless of his dismissal at 83-5 by Tabraiz Shamsi, Hetmyer’s innings gave the Warriors a combating likelihood.
Late contributions
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Late contributions from Romario Shepherd, who remained unbeaten on 34 off 22 balls, helped push the overall to 137, providing their bowlers one thing to defend.
The Warriors’ spin-friendly house pitch made the chase tough for the Patriots. Moeen Ali was sensible with the ball, claiming 2-9 with sharp flip and bounce, whereas Shamar Joseph (3-9) mopped up the decrease order.
Though Evin Lewis fought valiantly for the Patriots, scoring 49 off 46 balls, he lacked help as wickets fell frequently round him. The Patriots might solely attain 107 earlier than being bowled out within the 18th over, securing a memorable win for the house aspect.
