In this article, we will discuss the exciting 2nd match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024, which took place on August 30 at North Sound. The match featured a thrilling contest between the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The Falcons set a challenging target of 169 runs, but the Amazon Warriors, in a nail-biting finish, chased down the total with just one ball to spare, winning by 3 wickets. Let’s delve into the key moments and performances that shaped this memorable encounter.
In the 2nd match of the Caribbean Premier League on August 30, 2024, at North Sound, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons posted a competitive total of 168/6 in their 20 overs. Guyana Amazon Warriors, chasing 169 for victory, managed to reach the target with the final ball of the match, scoring 171/7. The Amazon Warriors secured a thrilling win by 3 wickets, clinching the game with no balls to spare.
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons scored 168/6 in the first 20 overs of the game to claim the victory. Teddy Bishop was run out for nine runs early in the innings, giving the game a rocky start. With three fours and two sixes in a strong 40 off 33 balls, Fakhar Zaman led the top order. With a strike rate of 154.16, Kofi James scored 37 off 24 balls with an aggressive effort. Sam Billings followed with 10 off 7 before being dismissed by Gudakesh Motie, the Guyana Amazon Warriors’ star bowler with numbers of 3/25.
Jewel Andrew chipped in with 10 runs, but it was Imad Wasim who played a crucial late-innings knock, smashing 40 off just 21 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, propelling the Falcons to a competitive total. Fabian Allen remained unbeaten on 11, but the team couldn’t fully capitalize on the foundation laid by their middle order.
Guyana’s bowling was led by Motie, who kept things tight and picked up key wickets. Dwaine Pretorius also contributed with a wicket, while Shamar Joseph and Imran Tahir were on the expensive side, but managed to contain the flow of runs in parts. Despite some solid batting, the Falcons lost wickets at regular intervals, preventing them from crossing the 170-run mark.
In their chase of 169, Guyana Amazon Warriors reached the target with 171/7, winning by 3 wickets in a thrilling finish. The innings began with an early setback as Gudakesh Motie was dismissed for 6 in the first over. Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a quick cameo of 20 off 14 balls, including 2 sixes, but was dismissed soon after.
Shai Hope anchored the innings with a crucial 41 off 34 balls, supported by Shimron Hetmyer’s 19 off 21. However, the middle order struggled to build momentum, with Azam Khan and Keemo Paul both falling cheaply. At 122/6 in the 17th over, the Warriors were under pressure, but Romario Shepherd played a game-changing knock of 32 off just 16 balls, striking 4 sixes at a strike rate of 200.
Dwaine Pretorius provided the finishing touch with a quickfire 20 off 10 balls, hitting 3 fours and a six, ensuring the Warriors crossed the finish line with the final ball. Shamar Joseph added 6* off 3 balls, including a crucial six.
For the Falcons, Chris Green and Imad Wasim were the defensive maestros, each bagging 2 wickets and keeping the opposition on their toes. Shamar Springer also chipped in with 2 scalps, though his economy took a bit of a hit. Despite their solid efforts, the Falcons couldn’t keep the Warriors from sneaking a last-ball win, making it a nail-biter right to the end.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – 168/6 (20)
Guyana Amazon Warriors – 171/7 (20/20)
Result – Amazon won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
Player of the Match – Gudakesh Motie
Gudakesh Motie
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Teddy Bishop, Fakhar Zaman, Kofi James, Sam Billings, Jewel Andrew, Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen, Roshon Primus, Shamar Springer, Chris Green, Mohammad Amir |
Guyana Amazon Warriors | Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gudakesh Motie, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Azam Khan, Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir, Junior Sinclair |
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