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 KnockShimron 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 BrillianceRomario Shepherd (3/18) destroyed Rangpur’s middle order.


📊 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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