Match 19, Port of Spain, September 19, 2024, 04:30 AM
Guyana Amazon Warriors
148/7(20.0ov)
Trinbago Knight Riders
149/5(19.2ov)
Trinbago Knight Riders beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 5 wickets
Right then, that is it from the game. The Trinbago Knight Riders have defeated the defending champions in some style. The Caribbean Premier League, 2024 action continues on Friday, the 20th of September as we have a game between Trinbago Knight Riders versus the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at 4.30 am IST (11 pm GMT). Do join us for the early build up as well. Until then, take care, and cheers!
Dwayne Bravo is in for a chat. He says that this was an emotional moment. Adds that he is grateful to have such good teammates and the memories were great as well. He says that the fans have been amazing and ends by saying that he is grateful to get this kind of respect from everyone.
Kieron Pollard, the skipper of Trinbago Knight Riders, says that this was a special game and this win was for Dwayne Bravo. Adds that he has been fantastic throughout. He says that he is one of the best all-rounders. Ends by saying that it was a great game and he is happy with the win and they will keep on improving.
Shai Hope, the skipper of Guyana Amazon Warriors, says that it was a good game and they fell some runs short. Adds that the performance from Romario Shepherd was special. Adds that without his innings they would fall way short of runs. Says that the guys bowled well and ends by saying that they will continue to fight.
Andre Russell is the Player of the Match. He says that it feels good to win. Adds that he has been struggling with an ankle injury. Adds that the guys performed well. Says that David was good with the bat and DJ Bravo is a champion and he deserves a win. Ends by saying that they will miss Dwayne Bravo and this win was for him.
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Earlier in the match, the Guyana Amazon Warriors scored 148 runs after being invited to bat first. The Trinbago Knight Riders spinners, particularly Waqar Salamkheil and Sunil Narine, dominated the game, taking 5 wickets. Key batters for the Warriors, including Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer, failed to make significant contributions, while Tim Robinson scored 34 runs. Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius provided a strong recovery with a partnership over 50 runs, with Shepherd finishing on 50 not out and they helped their side reach a par total of 148 runs.
Guyana Amazon Warriors were good with the ball but in parts. Nathan Sowter was the standout bowler for them, claiming 2 wickets for 37 runs in 4 overs. Moeen Ali delivered an impressive spell, taking 1 wicket for just 5 runs in 2 overs. Shamar Joseph also contributed with a wicket, while Keemo Paul conceded more runs but managed to take a wicket towards the end of the innings. Despite their efforts, the Guyana Amazon Warriors fell short of 10-15 runs.
The Trinbago Knight Riders faced significant challenges during the middle overs of their innings, as their scoring momentum stalled. Tim David, however, demonstrated his prowess in the final over of the match to get his side over the line. The turning point, however, was from Andre Russell, whose remarkable innings included four sixes, three of which came in a 17th over.
What a game of cricket we have witnessed here at the Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad! The momentum of the game shifted from one corner to another and in the end, it was the Trinbago Knight Riders who came out on top in the final over. Guyana Amazon Warriors will be upset with their performance, as they had the game in their hands but they just missed the line!
In over# 20
6
6
Keemo Paul 38/1(3.2)
19.2
6
SIX MORE! Tim David finishes off in some style! Errs his line down leg, Tim David uses the pace of the ball and flicks it over fine leg for another biggie. Trinbago Knight Riders beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 5 wickets!
19.1
6
SIX! My oh my! A fuller one, on middle, Tim David stands tall and hammers it downtown for a biggie. 6 needed off 5 now!
In over# 19
2
2
1wd
1
1
0
1
Dwaine Pretorius 26/0(4)
18.6
2
Two more! Short and wide, Andre Russell looks to lofts it over extra covers but gets a top edge and miscues it to third man for a brace. 12 needed off the final over now.
18.5
2
Full, outside off, Andre Russell drills it through extra covers for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.
18.5
1wd
Wide! Bowls it way outside off, Andre Russell leaves it alone.
18.4
1
Too full, outside off, Tim David taps it to point for one. This is excellent bowling from Dwaine Pretorius.
18.3
1
Touch short, on off, Andre Russell slaps it to long off for one.