Guyana Crowned GSL Champions After 32-Run Win Over Rangpur

by Sports Desk

🌟 Guyana Clinch Historic Title

Guyana Amazon Thunder delivered a dominant performance to defeat Rangpur Raiders by 32 runs in the Global Sixty League (GSL) 2025 Final, claiming their maiden GSL title in style.


⚔️ Match Summary

TeamScore
Guyana Amazon Thunder189/6 (60 balls)
Rangpur Raiders157/8 (60 balls)

🔥 Key Moments

✅ Explosive Start – Guyana’s opener Brandon King smashed a 28-ball 64.
✅ Captain’s Knock – Shimron Hetmyer added a quick 47 off 21 balls, guiding Guyana to a strong total.
✅ Rangpur Collapse – Despite Rilee Rossouw’s 42, Rangpur lost wickets at crucial stages.
✅ Bowling Brilliance – Romario Shepherd (3/18) destroyed Rangpur’s middle order.

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📊 Top Performers

PlayerTeamPerformance
Brandon KingGuyana64 (28 balls, 7×4, 4×6)
Romario ShepherdGuyana3/18 in 3 overs
Rilee RossouwRangpur42 (19 balls, 5×4, 2×6)
Shakib Al HasanRangpur1/22 & 18 (10 balls)

🗣️ Post-Match Reaction

“This is a special moment for Guyana cricket. The boys played fearless cricket all season.”
— Shimron Hetmyer, Guyana Captain

“We fought hard, but Guyana outplayed us in all departments today.”
— Shakib Al Hasan, Rangpur Captain


🏆 Editor’s Take

Guyana were simply too powerful and too disciplined in the final. Their combination of explosive batting and clinical bowling made them worthy champions.

“The GSL 2025 ends with a new champion — Guyana’s rise could spark a new T20 powerhouse.”

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