Guyana Amazon Warriors Dominate St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in CPL 2025 Thriller
In Match 2 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, held at Warner Park in Basseterre on August 15, the Guyana Amazon Warriors delivered a commanding five-wicket win over the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, wrapping up the chase in just 17.2 overs, with 16 balls to spare .
Patriots Set Hallmark Total, Warriors’ Bowlers Stall Momentum
The Patriots posted 153/8 in their 20 overs. Their effort was notably anchored by Andre Fletcher, who crafted a strong 60 off 41 balls, but the rest of the lineup couldn’t bounce back as the Warriors’ disciplined bowling kept partnerships from forming . Key bowlers for the Warriors included Dwaine Pretorius, claiming 3 for 43, and Imran Tahir, who chipped in with 2 for 29, applying consistent pressure through both spin and seam .
McDermott and Hope Forge Decisive Chase
Chasing 154, the Warriors lost early wicket Kevlon Anderson, but Ben McDermott’s explosive 75 off 39 balls—including 10 fours and 4 sixes—came to the rescue. His aggressive display was backed by an unwavering Shai Hope, who remained unbeaten on 56 off 39 balls, forming a solid 114-run partnership that sealed the game comfortably .
Performance Highlights
- Ben McDermott was awarded Player of the Match for his commanding innings that turned the chase into a stroll .
- The cohesive effort from both the bowlers, who restrained the Patriots, and the openers, who dismantled the target with ease, set a strong tone for the Warriors’ CPL 2025 campaign .
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