Antigua & Barbuda Falcons beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 65 runs – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won by 65 runs in the 30th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League at Providence Stadium. Shadab Khan delivered a masterclass with bat and ball – 30 off just 9 deliveries (strike rate 333) and 2/19 from 4 overs – as the Falcons dismantled the previously unbeaten Guyana Amazon Warriors in a comprehensive display. The victory moves Antigua & Barbuda to 2nd (5W 3L 1NR, 11pts) while Warriors slip to 1st (6W 1L, 12pts) after their first defeat of the campaign.
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Post 182
Warriors won the toss and elected to bowl, but Falcons’ batting unit made them pay from the outset. Karima Gore struck 23 off 18 balls (3 fours, 1 six) before falling caught at 31/1 in the 3.4th over. Evin Lewis contributed 22 off 18 (1 four, 2 sixes) but departed LBW at 55/2 in the 7th over, leaving Falcons needing to rebuild.
Amir Jangoo steadied the ship with 27 off 30 (1 six) in a 47-run partnership, but the real acceleration came through Hasan Nawaz and Moeen Ali. Nawaz smashed 36 off 27 (3 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 133 before being caught at 120/4 in the 16th over. Moeen then unleashed 18 off 12 (2 sixes) at a strike rate of 150, taking Falcons to 136/5 in the 17th over.
The final flourish belonged to Shadab Khan. In a devastating 9-ball cameo, he smashed 30 (2 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 333, propelling Falcons from 136/5 to 182/5 by the 20th over. Fabian Allen remained unbeaten on 11 off 7 (1 six). For Warriors, Romario Shepherd took 1/51 from 3 overs while Imran Tahir (1/21) and Mohammad Nabi (1/23) each claimed one wicket.
Warriors Collapse to 117 All Out
Warriors’ chase never gained traction. Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck 18 off 8 (3 sixes) at a strike rate of 225 but was clean bowled at 33/1 in the 2.2nd over. Mavendra Dindyal followed with 25 off 13 (2 fours, 2 sixes) at 192, but fell caught at 54/2 in the 4.5th over. Shai Hope managed just a duck at 34/3, and Shimron Hetmyer contributed only 4 at 59/4.
Mohammad Nabi offered some resistance with 23 off 22 (2 fours) but was LBW at 117/5 in the 14.2nd over. The lower order crumbled – Quentin Sampson (12 off 7, 1 four, 1 six) was clean bowled at 74/6, Shepherd fell for 6 at 81/7, and Dwaine Pretorius was bowled for 1 at 86/8. Warriors were dismissed for 117 in 14.2 overs.
Alzarri Joseph was the standout bowler, taking 4/41 from 4 overs at an economy of 10.25. Joshua James claimed 2/11 from 1.2 overs, while Shadab Khan added 2/19 from 4 overs to his batting heroics. Sufiyan Muqeem took 2/18 from 3 overs as Falcons’ bowling attack suffocated Warriors throughout.
Statz MVP: Shadab Khan (Statz Rating: 130.29)
Shadab Khan earns the Statz MVP award with an mi_rating of 130.29. His 30 off 9 with the bat at a strike rate of 333 proved the difference-maker in the final overs, while his 2/19 from 4 overs with the ball kept Warriors’ chase under control. Statz calculates impact based on match context, and Shadab’s combined all-round contribution was decisive in a dominant performance.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Shadab Khan (ABF) – Statz Rating: 130.29 | 30 off 9 (SR 333) plus 2/19 from 4 overs. Explosive all-round masterclass in a 65-run victory.
- Mohammad Nabi (GAW) – Statz Rating: 74.44 | 23 off 22 with the bat plus 1/23 from 4 overs. Fought hard in a losing effort.
- Alzarri Joseph (ABF) – Statz Rating: 61.35 | 4/41 from 4 overs at economy 10.25. Falcons’ leading wicket-taker on the night.
- Imran Tahir (GAW) – Statz Rating: 60.73 | 1/21 from 4 overs. Economical bowling in a dominant Falcons display.
- Mavendra Dindyal (GAW) – Statz Rating: 51.8 | 25 off 13 (SR 192, 2 fours, 2 sixes). Bright spot in Warriors’ chase.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively in the final overs of Falcons’ innings when Shadab Khan came to the crease at 136/5 in the 17th over. His 30 off 9 deliveries – struck at 333 with 3 sixes – added 46 runs in just 9 balls and took Falcons from a modest 136 to a commanding 182. That late acceleration proved the difference, as Warriors’ chase never recovered from early wickets and the mounting run-rate pressure.
Match Context
This was the 30th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League regular season. Guyana Amazon Warriors (1st, 6W 1L, 12pts, NRR 1.977) suffer their first defeat after six straight wins, though they retain top spot. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (2nd, 5W 3L 1NR, 11pts, NRR -0.267) move to second with a statement victory. Check the full scorecard on Statz for complete details, or explore bet builder markets for this fixture.
