Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Saint Lucia Kings by 4 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 4 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) in the 31st match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at Providence Stadium. Imran Tahir delivered a masterclass with the ball, taking 5 for 17 from 4 overs to dismantle Saint Lucia Kings and secure a commanding chase. The win lifts Guyana to 8 matches played, 7 wins and 1 loss (14 points, net run rate +1.029), consolidating their position at the top of the standings. Saint Lucia remain fourth (10 played, 4 wins 6 losses, 8 points, net run rate -0.887) and facing mounting pressure.
Saint Lucia Innings – Kings Collapse to 119
Saint Lucia won the toss and elected to bat, but their innings unravelled against Guyana’s disciplined bowling attack. Tim Seifert fell early for 4 at 14/1 in the 2nd over, but Kamil Pooran provided some resistance with 43 off 35 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 123. Pooran’s dismissal at 60/2 in the 7th over left Saint Lucia exposed in the middle order.
John Campbell struck quickly for 12 off 8 (2 fours) before falling at 54/3 in the 6th over. Charith Asalanka managed just 8 at 72/4, and Roston Chase departed for 1 at 64/5. The collapse deepened when Kemol Savory fell for 2 at 69/6, leaving Saint Lucia in freefall at 73/8 after 11.6 overs.
Obus Pienaar offered late resistance with 35 off 28 (4 fours, 1 six) to push Saint Lucia to 119 all out in 18.5 overs, but the damage was already done. Imran Tahir was the standout bowler, claiming 5 for 17 from 4 overs at an economy of 4.25 – a performance of rare quality. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 3 for 13 from 4 overs, while Romario Shepherd claimed 1 for 13 from 1.5 overs.
Guyana’s Chase – Phillips and Sampson Seal Victory
Glenn Phillips anchored Guyana’s chase with 37 off 40 balls (2 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 93, steadying the innings after Mavendra Dindyal fell for 5 at 13/1 in the 3rd over. Shai Hope contributed 21 off 31 before falling at 68/3 in the 13th over, and Shimron Hetmyer added 14 off 13 (1 six) at 98/4.
The decisive moment came when Quentin Sampson exploded in the final overs, smashing an unbeaten 37 off just 11 balls (1 four, 5 sixes) at a strike rate of 336. Sampson’s late-order blitz took Guyana from 98/4 to 122/6 in 18.3 overs, securing victory with 9 balls to spare. Roston Chase was Saint Lucia’s leading bowler with 3 for 34 from 4 overs, while Maheesh Theekshana took 1 for 29 from 4 overs.
Statz MVP: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Statz Rating: 129.07)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 129.07. His 3 for 13 from 4 overs set the tone for Guyana’s bowling dominance, and his contribution across the match proved decisive in the context of a low-scoring encounter. While Imran Tahir took the official Man of the Match award for his five-wicket haul, Miraz’s all-round impact – combining his bowling excellence with his batting presence – edges him into the Statz MVP spot.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (GAW) – Statz Rating: 129.07 | 3/13 from 4 overs. Economical and incisive bowling in a dominant display.
- Imran Tahir (GAW) – Statz Rating: 126.23 | 5/17 from 4 overs. Exceptional spell that dismantled Saint Lucia’s middle order.
- Quentin Sampson (GAW) – Statz Rating: 84.63 | 37 off 11 balls (SR 336, 1 four, 5 sixes). Match-winning late-order assault.
- Roston Chase (SLK) – Statz Rating: 53.29 | 3/34 from 4 overs. Saint Lucia’s standout bowler despite the defeat.
- Kamil Pooran (SLK) – Statz Rating: 53.09 | 43 off 35 balls (SR 123, 6 fours, 2 sixes). Only Saint Lucia batter to make a meaningful contribution.
Match Analysis
This was a one-sided affair that showcased Guyana’s bowling prowess and Saint Lucia’s batting fragility. Saint Lucia’s top order crumbled against disciplined spin bowling – Tahir and Miraz combined for 8 wickets at an economy of 3.75 – leaving the chase a formality. Guyana’s batsmen never faced serious pressure, with Sampson‘s late fireworks merely adding gloss to a comprehensive victory. The win extends Guyana’s dominance at the top of the standings and leaves Saint Lucia needing a significant turnaround to secure a playoff spot. See the full scorecard and head-to-head record on Statz for complete match details.
