Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 6 wickets with 8 balls remaining in the 33rd match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League at Providence Stadium. Mehidy Hasan Miraz delivered a match-winning bowling performance, claiming 4 for 23 from 4 overs to restrict Trinbago Knight Riders to 126 all out, before Shai Hope guided the Warriors home with an unbeaten 42. The victory extends Guyana’s dominance at the summit – they now sit 1st with 8 wins from 9 matches – while Trinbago remain 7th, their playoff hopes fading fast.
Trinbago’s Collapse
Guyana won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that proved inspired. Colin Munro struck early with 26 off 16 balls (4 fours, 1 six), but was clean bowled at 41 for 1 in the 4th over. Alex Hales followed for 22 at 59 for 2 in the 9th, and Nicholas Pooran departed for a duck at 41 for 3 in the 4th over – a catastrophic collapse in the powerplay.
Justin Greaves anchored the middle overs with 35 off 37 balls, but Trinbago’s batting never recovered momentum. Sunil Narine (7 off 5) and Kieron Pollard (10 off 11) offered resistance without sustaining it. The turning point came when Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 4 for 23, dismantling the middle order with clinical precision. Shamar Joseph chipped in with 2 for 27 from 4 overs, while Imran Tahir took 1 for 21. Trinbago limped to 126 all out, a total that never looked competitive.
Hope Guides Warriors Home
Shai Hope took charge from the outset, striking 42 off 35 balls (1 four, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 120 to anchor the chase. Mavendra Dindyal provided early impetus with 19 off 14 (1 four, 2 sixes) before falling LBW at 22 for 2 in the 3rd over. Shimron Hetmyer accelerated brilliantly, smashing 28 off 19 balls (3 sixes) at a strike rate of 147 to take Guyana within touching distance.
Though Glenn Phillips was clean bowled for 11 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz fell for 2 at 93 for 5 in the 15th over, Quentin Sampson (12 not out off 12) and Hope’s unbeaten 42 saw the Warriors over the line with 8 balls to spare. Sunil Narine was Trinbago’s standout bowler with 1 for 13 from 4 overs at an economy of 3.25, while Akeal Hosein took 1 for 31 and Lahiru Kumara claimed 1 for 30.
Statz MVP: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Statz Rating: 96.14)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 96.14. His 4 for 23 from 4 overs was the decisive factor in restricting Trinbago to a sub-par total, and his economy of 5.75 kept the run-rate in check throughout. Though he contributed just 2 runs with the bat, his bowling impact was overwhelming – the kind of match-defining spell that wins T20 contests.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (GAW) – Statz Rating: 96.14 | 4/23 from 4 overs – Devastating spell that broke the back of Trinbago’s innings.
- Sunil Narine (TKR) – Statz Rating: 64.26 | 1/13 from 4 overs at economy 3.25 – Miserly bowling in a losing effort.
- Shai Hope (GAW) – Statz Rating: 51.17 | 42 off 35 (SR 120, 1 four, 2 sixes) – Composed unbeaten knock to seal victory.
- Akeal Hosein (TKR) – Statz Rating: 48.81 | 1/31 from 4 overs plus 12 not out – Useful contribution in both disciplines.
- Shimron Hetmyer (GAW) – Statz Rating: 46.77 | 28 off 19 (SR 147, 3 sixes) – Explosive cameo to accelerate the chase.
Standings and Context
Guyana Amazon Warriors remain unbeaten at the summit with 8 wins from 9 matches (16 points, net run rate +0.954). Trinbago Knight Riders slip to 7th with 3 wins from 10 (6 points, net run rate -0.011), their playoff hopes now hanging by a thread. This was the 33rd match of 39 in the CPL 2026 group stage. Check the Statz bet builder for indicative odds and the Providence Stadium page for venue insights.
