Rangpur Riders Defend GSL Title with Narrow Win Over Guyana Amazon Warriors

The 2025 Global Super League T20 tournament has commenced with a dramatic match between defending champions Rangpur Riders and home side Guyana Amazon Warriors at Guyana National Stadium. Rangpur Riders secured a narrow 8-run victory, thanks to a standout bowling performance by Khaled Ahmed, who took 4 crucial wickets in the final overs, earning the Man of the Match award. Despite a strong batting effort from the Warriors, with contributions from Johnson Charles and Moeen Ali, they fell short in the chase, getting bowled out for 154 runs. The Warriors, who are seeking to improve on last season's third-place finish, and Central Stags, both lost their opening games and are vying for their first points in the league. The venue has favored teams batting first, but weather conditions including possible thunderstorms could impact upcoming matches. Central Stags, making their tournament debut after a dominant T20 Blast campaign, will face the Warriors looking to bounce back and capitalize on their strong form.