The Guyana Amazon Warriors demonstrated that a six-day break between matches had no negative impact on their form, delivering a professional performance to overcome the Saint Lucia Kings at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium. By restricting their opponents to a total of 151 runs, the Amazon Warriors set the stage for a successful chase, anchored by a powerful 79-run opening partnership between Mavendra Dindyal and Glenn Phillips.
Fast Bowling Dominance
While spin had been the primary weapon in the team’s previous success, the fast bowlers took the spotlight in this encounter. Dwaine Pretorius proved instrumental, overcoming an initial 13-run over to claim three wickets. His impact was immediate during the Powerplay, where he curtailed Kamil Pooran’s aggressive start of 19 runs and removed Andries Gous just before a brief rain delay. Despite the Kings attempting to stabilize through a 45-run stand between Charith Asalanka and Darron Nedd, the Amazon Warriors’ bowlers remained disciplined. Following Nedd’s exit for 17, Pretorius returned to dismiss the well-set Asalanka, ensuring the final three overs of the innings yielded only 17 runs.
Strategic Chase and Finishing Power
The pursuit of 152 began with intent, as Phillips accelerated the scoring by taking 16 runs off Amari Goodridge in the third over. Although the Kings’ bowlers initially kept the pressure on, the Amazon Warriors reached 48 by the end of the Powerplay. Mavendra Dindyal anchored the innings, eventually reaching his maiden CPL half-century off 50 deliveries before being stumped. The game reached a tense point when Shai Hope fell, leaving the visitors needing 37 runs from 24 balls.
Closing the Gap
- Quentin Sampson shifted the momentum decisively by striking two sixes off Maheesh Theekshana.
- Shimron Hetmyer provided a clinical finish, hitting four consecutive boundaries off Shadley van Schalkwyk.
- Hetmyer concluded the match with a final six against Theekshana, propelling the Amazon Warriors to the top of the league standings.
Match Summary
Saint Lucia Kings finished on 151/7 in their allotted 20 overs, led by Charith Asalanka’s 35 and Andries Gous’s 20. Dwaine Pretorius was the standout bowler with 3-29, supported by Shamar Joseph’s 2-25. In response, the Guyana Amazon Warriors reached 157/3 in 18.1 overs, with Mavendra Dindyal scoring 50, Glenn Phillips contributing 36, and Shimron Hetmyer remaining unbeaten on 25. Maheesh Theekshana claimed 2-33 in a losing effort for the Kings. The report also notes that as they completed a comfortable seven-wicket win over Saint Lucia Kings in their second CPL 2026 fixture at the Daren Sammy National Cricket, a six-day gap between fixtures did not stall Guyana Amazon Warriors’ momentum. The report also notes that putting behind an expensive 13-run over early to strike twice in the Powerplay, dwaine Pretorius was the star with a three-fer. The report also notes that it was the fast bowlers’ turn to take centerstage this time around, while the spinners scripted the Amazon Warriors’ first win.
