Barbados Royals beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 6 wickets (with 31 balls remaining) – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
Barbados Royals won by 6 wickets with 31 balls remaining in the 35th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at Kensington Oval. AM Ghazanfar delivered a masterclass with the ball, taking 3 for 17 from 4 overs to dismantle Guyana Amazon Warriors and steer the home side to a commanding victory. The win lifts Barbados to 3rd (6W 4L, 12pts) while Guyana remain top (8W 2L, 16pts) but with their unbeaten record dented.
Guyana’s Collapse – 99 All Out
Barbados won the toss and elected to bowl, a decision that proved inspired. Guyana’s batting lineup crumbled under sustained pressure, folding for just 99 in 18.1 overs – a total that never threatened on a pitch offering assistance to the bowlers.
Glenn Phillips top-scored with 24 off 23 balls (2 fours, 1 six) but fell at 38/1 in the 7th over. Mavendra Dindyal was stumped for 6 at 15/2, and the collapse accelerated when Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer fell without scoring at 15/3 and 15/4 respectively. Mehidy Hasan Miraz offered some resistance with 18 off 24 (1 four, 1 six) before being caught at 51/5.
Romario Shepherd struck 22 off 22 (1 four, 1 six) to provide late-order runs, but it proved insufficient. Guyana’s innings was defined by Barbados’ bowling excellence – Ghazanfar claimed 3/17 from 4 overs at an economy of 4.25, while Johann Layne took 3/14 from 2 overs and George Linde added 2/13 from 4. The bowling was relentless and clinical.
Barbados Cruise Home
Chasing 100, Barbados needed just 14.5 overs to complete the job, winning with 31 balls in hand. Brandon King anchored the chase with an unbeaten 44 off 42 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 105, providing the steady hand required. Zachary Carter fell early for 3 at 14/1, and Quinton de Kock was bowled for 3 at 27/2.
Sherfane Rutherford provided explosive support with 7 off 4 (1 six) before being caught at 36/3. The real fireworks came from Shadrack Descarte, who smashed 32 off 20 balls (2 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 160 to accelerate the chase at 77/4 in the 11th over. Kelvon Anderson finished unbeaten on 8 off 11 as Barbados eased to victory.
Guyana’s bowling lacked the precision of their opponents – Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 2/25 from 4 overs, Veerasammy Permaul claimed 1/14 from 4, and Imran Tahir went for 32 from 4 overs while taking 1 wicket. The damage was done in the first innings.
Statz MVP: AM Ghazanfar (Statz Rating: 87.96)
AM Ghazanfar earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 87.96. His 3/17 from 4 overs set the tone for Barbados’ dominance, conceding just 4.25 runs per over while removing three key Guyana batsmen. Ghazanfar’s control and accuracy in the powerplay and middle overs proved decisive in a match where bowling excellence determined the outcome.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- AM Ghazanfar (BR) – Statz Rating: 87.96 | 3/17 from 4 overs – Economical and match-winning spell that dismantled Guyana’s top order.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (GAW) – Statz Rating: 75.57 | 18 runs and 2/25 – Guyana’s best performer with bat and ball in a losing effort.
- George Linde (BR) – Statz Rating: 75.02 | 2/13 from 4 overs – Tight bowling at an economy of 3.25 in the powerplay.
- Shadrack Descarte (BR) – Statz Rating: 65.98 | 32 off 20 (SR 160, 3 sixes) – Explosive cameo that sealed the chase with authority.
- Veerasammy Permaul (GAW) – Statz Rating: 61.86 | 1/14 from 4 overs – Guyana’s most economical bowler in a difficult match.
Turning Point
The match was decided in the first 7 overs of Guyana’s innings. Glenn Phillips was caught at 38/1 in the 7th over, but the real collapse came immediately after when Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer fell without scoring at 15/3 and 15/4. From that point, Guyana never recovered, and Barbados’ bowlers maintained their stranglehold throughout the innings.
Match Context
This was the 35th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 regular season. Barbados Royals (3rd, 6W 4L, 12pts) keep their playoff hopes alive with a dominant home performance. Guyana Amazon Warriors (1st, 8W 2L, 16pts) remain top but see their unbeaten record end in emphatic fashion. Check the full scorecard and head-to-head history on Statz, or explore bet builder options for upcoming fixtures.
