Match 19, Port of Spain, September 06, 2023, 04:30 AM
Trinbago Knight Riders
172/8(20.0ov)
Guyana Amazon Warriors
175/4(19.1ov)
Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 6 wickets
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Saim Ayub
Commentry
Right then, that’s it from this game but the action continues in the Caribbean Premier League, 2023. The Trinbago Knight Riders will take on the Barbados Royals at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad tomorrow. That game will begin at 4.30 am IST (11.00 pm GMT, the previous day). But as know, you can always join us early for the build-up. Until then, goodbye and cheers!
Imran Tahir, the skipper of Guyana Amazon Warriors says that it was a fantastic game and kudos to boys to put up a fine effort. Adds that Saim Ayub is a talented kid and he took the responsibility to get a big score. Mentions that Shai Hope is been in some brilliant form and he showed it again today. Praises Azam Khan for his effort today with the bat and in the field. Closes by thanking the crowd and the fans back in Guyana.
Kieron Pollard, the skipper of Trinbago Knight Riders says they have been trying different things, and sending Akeal Hosein up in the order was just a part of that. Adds that he is not concerned with a defeat as the team is playing a really good brand of cricket and these things happen in cricket. Informs that they are looking to rectify the mistakes and improve on them. Closes by saying that they were 10-15 runs short today and for them it is all about them improving with each passing game.
Saim Ayub is the Player of the Match for his quickfire knock of 62 off 43. He is up for a quick chat. Ayub says that he is enjoying the tournament as the Carribean environment is always amazing. Adds that he is loving his batting performance and senior players are helping him a lot by guiding him through it all. Closes by mentioning that Shai Hope is an experienced player and having him alongside did wonders for him.
Time for the post-match presentation...
Earlier today, Trinbago Knight Riders posted 172 for 8 on the back of important knocks from Lorcan Tucker, Akeal Hosein, and Kieran Pollard. The Knight Riders struggled in the first half of their innings but did well to get to a reasonable total. Odean Smith was the pick of the bowlers for the Warriors with 3 for 31 while Tahir, Keemo Paul, and Shepherd chipped in with one apiece. A convincing win for the Guyana Amazon Warriors takes them to the top of the points table.
Not a lot to talk about the Knight Riders bowling. Russell and Ali Khan chipped in with 2 apiece but their spinners failed to contain or pick wickets. The Trinbago Knight Riders will need to regroup and come back with a better effort in front of their home crowd.
Guyana Amazon Warriors have nailed the target with 5 balls to spare and won comprehensively by 6 wickets. Chasing 173 for the win, the Warriors lost Chandrapaul Hemraj early in the chase. Saim Ayub and Shai Hope added 93 for the second wicket and set the platform for the visitors. Ayub departed for a 43-ball 62 but Hope carried on and notched up his fifty. Azam Khan and Shimron Hetmyer provided the finishing touches and got the job done with ease. Guyana Amazon Warriors get their fourth win in a row and are unbeaten this season.
In over# 20
6
Andre Russell 29/2(3.1)
19.1
6
SIX! It is all over as Azam Khan has hit the winning runs for Guyana Amazon Warriors. On a length in the slot, Azam Khan lofts this with a straight bat for a maximum well above the sight screen for a victory by 6 wickets.
Andre Russell will bowl the last over looking to defend 4 runs.
In over# 19
0
0W
1
0
1
6
Ali Khan 30/2(4)
18.6
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Full and wide outside off, Romario Shepherd pushes this towards Kieron Pollard at short cover for no run.
18.5
W
OUT! IS THEIR A LATE TWIST IN THIS GAME? Low full toss on off, Shimron Hetmyer looks to finish it off in style with a maximum but ends up hitting this from the bottom of his bat towards deep mid-wicket region as Nicholas Pooran collects this one.
18.4
1
On a length around off, Azam Khan smashes this rolling towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.3
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Short-pitched delivery angling across the batter, Azam Khan looks to pull but misses out.
18.2
1
Short-pitched delivery body bound, Shimron Hetmyer pulls this one towards long leg but the fielder drops a difficult chance as the batters collect a single.
18.1
6
SIX! This has been smoked out of the park and Guyana Amazon Warriors are just one hit away from a victory. Fuller one on off, Shimron Hetmyer leans back and slogs this over the sight screen for a huge six.
In over# 18
0
0
6
4
1
4
Sunil Narine 29/0(4)