Guyana Amazon Warriors secured a comprehensive 83-run victory against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the CPL 2025. A standout performance from a 46-year-old player highlighted the match, playing a key role in Guyana’s win. This veteran spinner took down half of the Falcons’ team in just 24 deliveries.
Winning the toss, Amazon Warriors batted first and put up a score of 211 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their 20 overs. Shai Hope led the charge with a score of 82 runs, including six boundaries and five maximums. Shimron Hetmyer added a quickfire 65 runs not out off just 26 balls, including five fours and five sixes. Romario Shepherd contributed with an unbeaten 25 runs off only 8 balls, which featured two fours and two sixes.
In response, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons were unable to handle the pressure, getting bowled out for a mere 128 runs. Imran Tahir, captain of the Amazon Warriors, delivered an exceptional bowling performance, taking 5 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs, including one maiden over. Tahir’s victims included Shakib Al Hasan, Imad Wasim, Usama Mir, Shammar Springer, and Obed McCoy, marking his fourth five-wicket haul in the T20 format.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons struggled with their batting, with only Karima Gore (31 runs), Bevon Jacobs (26 runs), and Fabian Allen (22 runs) making notable contributions. The rest of the batting lineup failed to build partnerships, leading to their early dismissal. Alongside Imran Tahir’s stellar performance, Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius claimed two wickets each for Guyana, while Gudakesh Motie took one.
This win marks the Amazon Warriors’ second consecutive victory this season, following their previous win against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots. The team is currently positioned second in the points table with 4 points, while Antigua leads with 5 points.