Cricket Highlights, 19 Sept: Caribbean Premier League 2024 (Match-19) – Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors

TKR vs GAW (Match-19) – Highlights 

In the 19th match of Caribbean Premier League 2024, Trinbago Knight Riders won an exciting encounter by 5 wickets against Guyana Amazon Warriors at Port of Spain. The chase of 149 saw Trinbago reach 149/5 in 19.2 overs, courtesy of an unbeaten powerful 36 off 15 balls by Andre Russell, who was named Player of the Match. The Russell explosive knock came at the right time and saw his team cross the finish line with four balls to spare. Guyana Amazon Warriors had earlier posted 148/7, but Trinbago’s strong batting lineup ensured they won in the nail-biting finish.

The Guyana Amazon Warriors struggled to build momentum, posting a total of 148/7 in 20 overs. Opener Tim Robinson contributed a solid 34 off 28 balls, hitting four boundaries before being caught by Bravo off Waqar Salamkheil. Kevin Sinclair followed with a modest 9 off 10, while captain Shai Hope managed only 5 before being stumped by Pooran off Sunil Narine. Shimron Hetmyer added 7 from 8 balls, and Moeen Ali chipped in with 11, but neither could stabilize the innings. Lower down the order, Romario Shepherd played a standout knock, smashing an unbeaten 51 from just 24 balls, including three fours and four sixes. He was well-supported by Dwaine Pretorius, who remained not out on 21. Their partnership helped push Guyana to a competitive score after early struggles.

In the bowling attack for Trinbago Knight Riders, Waqar Salamkheil and Sunil Narine were the standout performers in restricting Guyana Amazon Warriors to 148/7. Salamkheil delivered an impressive spell, taking 2 wickets for just 19 runs in his 4 overs at a superb economy rate of 4.75. Narine was equally effective, also claiming 2 wickets for 24 runs in his full quota of 4 overs, keeping the pressure on the batters with an economy of 6.00. Akeal Hosein was economical, taking 1 wicket for 20 runs in his 4 overs, conceding just one boundary. Dwayne Bravo and Andre Russell, however, were more expensive, with Bravo conceding 41 runs and taking 1 wicket in his 4 overs, while Russell went wicketless, giving away 20 runs in his 2 overs at an economy of 10.00. Terrance Hinds also had a costly spell, leaking 24 runs in his 2 overs without taking a wicket.

In the chase for 149, Trinbago Knight Riders chased it down with 5 wickets in hand and 4 balls to spare, ending up at 149/5 in 19.2 overs. Opening batsman Shaqkere Parris was the one who gave the solid beginning – 29 off 29 balls, with two boundaries and two sixes. He was dismissed by Nathan Sowter. Sunil Narine then added a rapid 11 off 6. Keacy Carty never got going, adding 10 off 16 balls. Nicholas Pooran made 19 off 17 before he was LBW to Keemo Paul, and the skipper, Kieron Pollard, made just 8. But Tim David and Andre Russell saw them through: the former unbeaten with 31 off 24 balls, with one four and two sixes; the latter’s unbeaten 36* off mere 15 balls included four sixes, which sealed the game. Trinbago won by 5 wickets with a run rate of 7.70.

Against their total of 148, the Guyana Amazon Warriors bowling had a mixed performance in defending against Trinbago Knight Riders. Dwaine Pretorius’s spell was economical, as he bowled wicketless, giving away 26 runs in his quota of 4 overs at an economy of 6.50. Moeen Ali bowled wonderfully during his spell of 2 overs, giving away only 5 runs and taking the crucial wicket of Sunil Narine at an economy of 2.50. Shamar Joseph was steady, returning 1 wicket for 27 runs in his 4 overs, while Gudakesh Motie went for 16 runs in his 2 overs wicket-less. Nathan Sowter took two wickets for 37 runs in his 4 overs though expensive with an economy of 9.25. Keemo Paul too had one of the bad days at the office and ended up picking up 1 wicket while conceding 38 runs in 3.2 overs, including four sixes.

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Scoreboard

Guyana Amazon Warriors – 148/7 (20.0)

Trinbago Knight Riders – 149/5 (19.2)

Result – Trinbago Knight Riders won by 5 wickets

Player of the match – Andre Russell

Andre Russell

TKR vs GAW Playing XIs

Disclaimer: These Match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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