GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The heavens opened at Windfall Stadium and introduced an abrupt finish to what may have been one other dominant show by defending champions Rangpur Riders within the ExxonMobil Guyana World Tremendous League (GSL).
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As an alternative of celebrating a fourth straight group-stage win, the Riders have been pressured to accept a no-result after relentless rain washed out their closing preliminary match towards the already-eliminated Central Stags on Wednesday.
Drenched hopes and dismal batting
Even earlier than the storm clouds claimed the day, bother had already begun to brew for the Riders. The rain-affected match was first decreased to 17 overs per facet, then minimize additional to 14, however the actual tempest got here from the Stags’ bowlers. Exploiting the sodden pitch and heavy ambiance, the Stags carved by means of Rangpur’s batting order with ruthless precision.
Rangpur crumbled for a paltry 79 in simply 13.5 overs, with solely Saif Hasan (22) and Mahidul Islam Ankon (15) managing to achieve double figures. It was a stark collapse for a crew that had appeared almost invincible over the previous week.
Stags depart their mark in closing bow
Although already knocked out of playoff competition, the Central Stags ended their match on a excessive be aware. Their bowling trio—Angus Schaw, Jayden Lennox, and Blair Tickner—every claimed three wickets, orchestrating a scientific dismantling of the Riders’ innings. Whereas the Stags have been denied a possibility to chase down the modest goal as a result of rain, their dominance with the ball left an enduring impression.
A well timed escape and eyes on the ultimate
For the Riders, the climate turned from foe to surprising pal. With the Stags primed to start their reply, the skies opened up decisively, sparing Rangpur the ignominy of a probable defeat. Nonetheless, the sudden halt to their momentum is much from ultimate as they put together to defend their title.
Now, all consideration shifts to Friday’s much-anticipated GSL Ultimate, the place the Riders will sq. off towards match hosts Guyana Amazon Warriors. Each groups have appeared formidable all through the competitors, setting the stage for what guarantees to be a blockbuster finale.
