CPL : Warriors Turn Up the Heat to Sink Falcons

NORTH SOUND, ANTIGUA — The Guyana Amazon Warriors delivered a stern statement to the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), securing their third consecutive victory with a dominant seven-wicket win over the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons at a packed Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Match Summary

Result: Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 7 wickets

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: 116 all out (19.4 overs)

Guyana Amazon Warriors: 117/3 (9.1 overs)

First Innings: Joseph and Tahir Stifle Falcons
Electing to bat first, the Falcons started steadily, reaching 49/2 by the end of the Power Play. However, the Warriors’ spin duo of Imran Tahir and Mohammad Nabi, combined with a quick spell from Shamar Joseph, restricted scoring through the middle overs. The Falcons collapsed from a promising setup to 116 all out, with Amir Jangoo top-scoring with 37.

Joseph led the attack with blistering pace exceeding 150 km/h to claim 3 for 22, while captain Imran Tahir picked up two crucial wickets.

Second Innings: Hope and Hetmyer Blitz the Chase
The Warriors made quick work of the target, chasing down 117 inside 10 overs. After losing early wickets, Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer systematically dismantled the Falcons’ attack with a explosive partnership. Hetmyer fell just short of completing the chase before Quentin Sampson launched a maximum on his first ball to seal the victory.

Next Up

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: Wrap up their home leg on Tuesday, August 25, against the Barbados Tridents.

Guyana Amazon Warriors: Travel to Port of Spain to face the Trinbago Knight Riders on Monday, August 31.