Guyana Amazon Warriors Win CPL Match Against Barbados Royals

In the 21st match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, Guyana Amazon Warriors secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over the Barbados Royals at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, with just two balls to spare. Despite an early collapse losing four wickets for 30 runs, an 89-run partnership between Shai Hope and Dwaine Pretorius, who also delivered a strong all-round performance, was pivotal in the successful chase. The Royals posted 165 for 6, largely thanks to Rovman Powell’s unbeaten 50 off 28 balls featuring six sixes, but their bowling struggled to contain the Warriors’ batsmen in the final overs. This win lifted the Warriors to fourth place in the CPL standings, maintaining pressure on other playoff-contending teams, while the Royals remained winless and at the bottom of the table. Although the Royals had home advantage and were expected to capitalize on the Warriors' recent poor form, the disciplined bowling and composed batting of the Warriors proved decisive. The match highlighted key contributions from both teams, including Gudakesh Motie’s economical bowling for the Warriors and impressive batting efforts from Powell and Hope.