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Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders Match 22 Full Commentary
Result · Sep 01 2026, Tue - 02:30 AM (IST)
TKR 172/7 (16.0)
GUY 185/5 (16.0)
Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 9 runs (DLS method)
CRR:10.75
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We are back for Trinbago Knight Riders' reply with the bat. Colin Munro and Sunil Narine will be opening for the Knight Riders. The players of the Guyana Amazon Warriors are striding toward the center. Dwaine Pretorius to start with the new ball. Away we go...
... THE RUN CHASE ...
TKR face a steep hill to climb - Heading into the mid-innings break, Trinbago Knight Riders face a colossal task as they prepare to chase down 186 runs. Armed with an explosive batting group that includes Colin Munro, Alex Hales, and Nicholas Pooran, TKR certainly have the arsenal to pull off a remarkable chase. However, against Guyana's quality bowling lineup, featuring Imran Tahir, Dwaine Pretorius, and Shamar Joseph, the hosts will need an exceptionally aggressive start in the powerplay to stay ahead of the required rate.
Hetmyer blasts 111 off 43 balls - The story of the innings belonged entirely to Shimron Hetmyer, who produced one of the most destructive knocks of CPL 2026. Hetmyer tore the TKR attack to shreds with a breathtaking 111 off just 43 balls, striking 8 boundaries and clearing the fence 9 times. Late firepower from Romario Shepherd added crucial polish to the score. On the bowling front, TKR struggled across the board, Dominic Drakes conceded 40 runs in his 2 overs and Lahiru Kumara went for 55 off 3 overs, though Sunil Narine and Akeal Hosein managed to keep their composure under severe fire.
Hetmyer's fury ignites the Oval - The Guyana Amazon Warriors put on a spectacular power-hitting exhibition at the Queen's Park Oval after being sent in to bat by the Trinbago Knight Riders. Capitalizing on a true surface and short boundaries, Guyana powered their way to a formidable total of 185 for 5 in just 16 overs before weather interventions closed out the first innings early. Trinbago’s decision to bowl first backfired dramatically as the visitors have set an impeccable target on the board.
Overthrows! Full and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer pushes it to cover and calls for two. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. An overthrow allows the batters to collect one more. Three runs taken. Guyana Amazon Warriors end their innings at 185/5.
Short, on leg, Romario Shepherd pulls it over mid-wicket for a single.
Short, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer slaps it over extra covers for a single.
SIX MORE! This is some power hitting! Another full toss, on off, Shimron Hetmyer stays back and hammers it over wide long on for yet another another six. It is raining sixes here.
SIX! Hundred up for Shimron Hetmyer! His second CPL century. A full toss, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer gets low and powers it over long on for a biggie.
A full toss, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer swings hard but misses.
Wide! Full and way outside off, Shimron Hetmyer leaves it alone.
FOUR! Streaky from Romario! Full and outside off, Romario Shepherd moves to his off side and swings hard. Gets a thick outside edge as the ball goes through short third for yet another boundary.
FOUR! The carnage continues! Full and outside off, Romario Shepherd uses the pace of the ball and slashes it over backward point for a boundary.
SIX AGAIN! Three in a row from Romario Shepherd! Back of a length, on leg, Romario Shepherd picks it well and pulls it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails into the stands. A hat-trick of sixes.
SIX MORE! Back-to-back sixes from Romario Shepherd! Overpitched, outside off, Romario Shepherd stays back and powers it over long off for yet another six. 150 comes up for Guyana Amazon Warriors.
SIX! That's a great shot! Hits the deck hard, outside off, Romario Shepherd uses the pace of the ball and guides it over third man for a bigge.
Back of a length, on leg, Shimron Hetmyer pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. Hetmyer moves to 95 now.
Quicker, on off, Romario Shepherd pushes it to the left of the bowler.
Romario Shepherd is the next batter.
OUT! TIMBER! Sunil Narine has the last laugh. Flatter, on off, and it skids through and stays low. Quentin Sampson gets low and looks to slog it, but the ball sneaks beneath his bat and rattles over the stumps. Sunil Narine gets his revenge immediately.
SIX! Quentin Sampson joins the party now! Flatter and on leg, Quentin Sampson gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
Down the leg side, Quentin Sampson looks to flick it but wears it on his pads. Dot.
More runs! Flatter, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer tries to slap it but gets a bottom edge. The ball rolls towards third man as the batters collect three runs.
Short, on off, Quentin Sampson taps it to mid on for a single.
FOUR! 30 runs off the over! Full and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer stays back and squeezes it through backward point for a boundary.
FOUR! The onslaught continues! Full and on leg, Shimron Hetmyer makes room and drills it powerfully through mid on for a boundary. This is absolute carnage.
SIX! What a shot that was! Full and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer reaches out to it and hammers it over extra covers for a bigge.
FOUR! Streaky! Full and on off, Shimron Hetmyer looks to flick it but gets a leading edge. The ball flies over backward point for a boundary.
SIX MORE! Back-to-back sixes from Shimron Hetmyer! Back of a length, on leg, Shimron swivels and pulls it powerfully over mid-wicket for a flat six.
Dropping down the curtains! That brings a conclusion to our coverage of Match 22 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026, with the rain affecting the game in the first innings, but the Warriors didn't let it affect their game. They posted a mammoth total and made sure they defended it well to continue their unbeaten run. The carnival, however, does not stop here. The high-octane action continues as the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots will face Barbados Tridents up next. Match 23 encounter is scheduled to get underway at 11 pm GMT on 1st September. Make sure to tune in an hour early for our comprehensive pre-match buildup and analysis. Thank you for joining us, and cheers for now!
The victorious skipper of Guyana Amazon Warriors - Imran Tahir begins by giving full credit for the victory to both the coaching staff and the players, emphasizing their hard work and the team's culture of celebrating each other's success. He then praises Shimron Hetmyer as a special, world-class player, noting that his dedication in never missing a single training session is now paying off with well-deserved rewards. He acknowledges that the ground presents a tough challenge for spinners, adding that while it was a close match, he was proud of how the boys held their nerve and believed the fans thoroughly enjoyed the contest. Looking ahead, he stresses that the team will not take anything for granted and will continue taking things one game at a time as they prepare for a positive trip home. Ends up by noting that Mohammad Nabi will only be available for a couple more games, sharing that the squad will certainly miss his presence once he departs.
The captain of Trinbago Knight Riders - Nicholas Pooran starts off by acknowledging how tough it is to lose, noting that such outcomes are simply the nature of T20 cricket. He then highlights the severe challenges the team has faced, including constantly experimenting with bowling options and having Lahiru Kumara play immediately after flying in just the previous day. He explains that because the team is built around spin, bowling with a wet ball due to untimely rain has severely hampered their strategy in recent matches.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - It is none other than Shimron Hetmyer who stole the headlines in the first innings, scoring 111 runs off 43 balls. He opens by confirming that he is feeling good despite experiencing a bit of cramp, noting that his body still needs to adjust after batting for such a long period. Regarding the rain break, he reveals that there was minimal tactical discussion inside the dressing room, as the batters already understood the steep challenge of beating TKR in Trinidad and simply focused on returning with a positive mindset to attack loose balls and rotate the strike. He then attributes his century to advice from both his teammates and his wife, who encouraged him after the first game to give himself a few extra deliveries to settle in, knowing he could accelerate during the slog overs. Ends up by emphasizing that the squad is taking things one step at a time without looking too far ahead, focusing instead on fielding their best XI, enjoying each other's company, and celebrating team success together.
Time for the presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game - Guyana Amazon Warriors posted a massive 185 for 5 in 16 rain-shortened overs after being put in to bat. The star of the show was Shimron Hetmyer, who produced a masterclass in power-hitting, blasting a breathtaking 111 off just 43 balls. Supported by late fireworks from Romario Shepherd, Guyana maintained an astonishing run rate, leaving TKR’s bowling attack battered, barring Sunil Narine, who finished off by picking up a wicket and giving only 25 runs in four overs.
Nerves of steel - Then came the twist. Mohammad Nabi, calm amid the chaos, turned the game on its head with 3 wickets for just 20 runs, picking off TKR's dangermen at the exact moments Guyana needed a lifeline. Just like that, the chase lost its rhythm. TKR still had fight left! The innings of Alex Hales really ignited the hopes of thinking the impossible, but Shamar Joseph made sure there were no hiccups in the death overs, picking up the massive wicket. Joshua Da Silva also matched shoulder to shoulder and took the game to the last over, where they needed 17 runs off the last three balls, but Romario Shepherd kept his calm and delivered well to win the match-up by 9 runs (DLS Method).
Fireworks at the Queen's Park Oval - Chasing a daunting DLS target, Trinbago Knight Riders decided there was only one way to play it - attack, attack, attack. And nobody lit the fuse quite like Alex Hales, who tore into the bowling from the moment he stepped onto the crease, racing to 55 off just 24 balls with seven booming sixes that had the Oval crowd on its feet. It all started with Colin Munro and Nicholas Pooran's fierce full start despite losing Sunil Narine early. It was the skipper of the side who stepped up, blasting 43 off 16, and for a while TKR looked like they were simply going to blitz their way past an impossible equation.
SIX! A biggie to end the innings, but unfortunately that won't be enough for the Knight Riders. Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 9 runs (DLS). Full-length delivery, around the pads of the batter. Dominic Drakes flicks it away and sails it over the deep square leg fence for a huge six.
Another slower delivery, outside off, Joshua Da Silva flat bats it to long off for one.
Pace off, wide outside off. Joshua Da Silva swings and misses.
FOUR! 17 off the last three balls now! Change of pace, shorter one, around off. Joshua Da Silva shuffles across the stumps and ramps it over keeper for the boundary.
Much fuller, aiming the pads of the batter. Drakes looks to flick it away but misses and hits the pad before it rolls toward square leg and gets the single. There's a half appeal for LBW from the bowler. Tahir takes the chance and opts for the review, but the Ball Tracking shows that it is pitching clearly outside leg.
Much fuller, wide outside off. Dominic Drakes punches it to deep cover for a couple.
FOUR! 24 required off the last over after the boundary. Just a shade behind the good length, outside off. Joshua Da Silva powers it over the mid off region for four more runs.
FOUR! The game is not over yet! Good-length delivery, outside off. Joshua Da Silva opens the face of the bat and steers it through backward point for four runs.
OUT! BOWLED'EM! That is surely it. Shamar Joseph gets his man and clears the danger hovering over his side. Joseph misses his yorker in the previous delivery, but this time, he nails it right underneath the stumps. Alex Hales makes room and looks to swing it across, but misses on the inside edge and the ball crashes into the stumps.
SIX! FIFTY FOR HALES! Low full toss from Joseph, at the stumps. Alex Hales gets underneath the delivery and disdains it over long on for a biggie. Just a raise of the bat from the 37-year-old.
Fuller, angling in sharply, down the leg side. Dominic Drakes looks to flick it away, clearing his front foot, but hits the pad. The ball rolls to square leg and the batter gets a leg bye.
Much fuller, on middle, Alex Hales flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.
40 runs needed off 12 balls. The mission is tough but not impossible. Can Alex Hales do the miracle?
Much fuller, on off, Alex Hales jams it to mid off for a single.
Fuller, outside off, Dominic Drakes looks to slog it away, but gets the outside edge, before it bounces off toward short third for one.
Fuller, on off, Alex Hales drives it to mid off for one.
SIX! The deficit is now 43 off 15 balls now! Short of a length, around off. Alex Hales swings it downtown for another biggie.
Short, outside off, turning away. Alex Hales swings and misses.
Fuller, outside off. Dominic Drakes miscues his hit, aiming down the ground. The ball hits the upper part of the willow and drops safely in the mid off region.
WIDE! Fuller, but sprays it way outside off, beyond the tramline.
SIX! KABOOM! A touch fuller, outside off, turning away. Alex Hales covers the stumps, gets down on one knee and sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a massive biggie.
Short, turning away from the batter, wide outside off. Alex Hales shuffles to heave it away but misses.