PROVIDENCE, Guyana – The Guyana Amazon Warriors saved their finest for the final group match of the 2025 Republic Financial institution Caribbean Premier League (CPL), storming to a commanding victory over the Barbados Royals to lock in a coveted top-two end.
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The triumph ensures the Warriors two pictures at reaching the ultimate, starting with Wednesday’s blockbuster Qualifier 1 conflict in opposition to the Saint Lucia Kings.
For the Royals, the loss capped a dismal marketing campaign, consigning them to the foot of the desk and an early exit.
Sampson and Hetmyer set the tone
The Warriors’ batting was spearheaded by Quentin Sampson, whose run of type on the high of the order has silenced all debate over his place. His assured half-century supplied the muse, earlier than Shimron Hetmyer unleashed a stunning 68 off 39 balls, combining clear hitting with good placement to maintain the scoreboard racing.
Shai Hope added a elegant 31, whereas Romario Shepherd’s late surge lifted the Warriors to a commanding 189/6—a complete that proved far past the attain of the struggling Royals.
Royals collapse beneath early fireplace
Tasked with a frightening chase, the Royals wanted a gradual platform however as an alternative collapsed beneath the Warriors’ opening onslaught. Dwaine Pretorius and Shamar Joseph ripped by way of the highest order contained in the Energy-Play, with Joseph producing the supply of the night time—a searing rocket that shattered Rassie van der Dussen’s off stump.
The early carnage left the Royals reeling, and although Kofi James tried resistance with a brisk 26, the innings by no means recovered.
Motie’s magic seals the rout
If the pacers set the lure, Gudakesh Motie sprung it shut with a spell to recollect. The left-arm spinner ran riot by way of the center and decrease order, claiming a career-best 5-21. His guile and management left the Royals in tatters, bowled out properly brief and condemned to the cellar of the 2025 season.
With the Warriors sealing second place, the CPL playoffs are set: the Warriors meet the Kings in Qualifier 1, the place the winner books a direct ticket to the ultimate. The loser of that conflict will face the victor of Tuesday’s Eliminator between the Trinbago Knight Riders and Antigua & Barbuda Falcons.
For the Warriors, buoyed by Hetmyer’s brilliance, Sampson’s stability, and Motie’s match-winning spell, momentum is firmly on their facet because the knockout stage begins.
