Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Match 26 Full Commentary

Result · Sep 05 2026, Sat - 04:30 AM (IST)

Match 26, - Guyana National Stadium

GUY

160/2 (17.2)

159/7 (20.0)

Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Jamaica Kingsmen by 8 wickets

CRR:9.23

Player Of The Match

Dwaine Pretorius

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Welcome back for the run chase. The umpires are out in the middle. Jamaica Kingsmen are seen in a huddle near the ropes before they take their respective field positions. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mavendra Dindyal open up for the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Hassan Khan has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...
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... THE RUN CHASE ...
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Ready for the second innings? Despite economical spells throughout the first innings from Guyana's spin setup, Hassan Khan’s brilliance ensured the Kingsmen set a tricky target of 160 for the Amazon Warriors to chase down on home turf. Now it's on the bowling department's hands to restrict the total, which is so far looking par on a dry pitch. The spinners are getting a lot of turns, and the new ball was making some movement in the first innings as well. Let's see how it pans out in the second innings.
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Up for a quick chat - The star performer for the innings, Hassan Khan, starts off by expressing gratitude for his performance, noting that despite a slow start, he maintained his intent to keep the innings moving. He shares that the coach advised him to bat deep into the innings, a directive he focused on executing to help set a total the team believes is defendable and winning. Detailing his tactical approach during the 19th over against Imran Tahir, he explained that the plan was to stay till the end and commit fully once he identified the right over to target. He ends by hoping the surface offers turn for his bowling, while committing to sticking to consistent lengths and adapting as the match progresses.
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Hassan Khan to the rescue - The middle and death overs belonged entirely to Hassan Khan, who single-handedly resurrected the Kingsmen's innings with a counter-attacking masterclass. Khan went nuclear against the spinners, blitzing 62 off just 29 deliveries and posting a commendable target of 160 runs. Alongside opener Maaz Sadaqat, he provided much-needed impetus, turning the momentum on its head despite steady bowling from Mohammad Nabi.
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Early carnage - Opting to field first after winning the toss at the Providence Stadium, Guyana Amazon Warriors exerted relentless pressure on the Jamaica Kingsmen right from the opening overs. Top-order batters Kirk McKenzie and Keacy Carty struggled to break free against tight opening spells, while Khary Pierre and Dwaine Pretorius made crucial early breakthroughs to leave Jamaica reeling at 35/4 inside the Powerplay.Opting to field first after winning the toss at the Providence Stadium, Guyana Amazon Warriors exerted relentless pressure on the Jamaica Kingsmen right from the opening overs. Top-order batters Kirk McKenzie and Keacy Carty struggled to break free against tight opening spells, while Khary Pierre and Dwaine Pretorius made crucial early breakthroughs to leave Jamaica reeling at 35/4 inside the Powerplay.
19.6

A couple of runs to end the innings! Just behind the full length, outside off, Hassan Khan looks to unleash it over long off, but fails to get the connection from the middle of the bat. The ball loops over the back-tracking Dwaine Pretorius from mid off and by the time the batter gets a brace, to post 159 runs on the board.
19.5

Much fuller, outside off, Hassan Khan misses his scoop.
19.4

SIX! Whatever the bowlers are bowling, it is surely finding its way to the fence. Back of a length, angling in, around off and middle. Hassan Khan opens his stance and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a massive six.
19.3

FOUR! Up and over! Hits the deck hard, outside off, on a good length, to generate some bounce. Hassan Khan rocks back and upper-cuts it over the backward point region for four runs.
19.2

Full, outside off, Hassan Khan shuffles across to scoop it away but misses.
19.1

FOUR! FIFTY FOR HASSAN KHAN! A crucial, crucial innings for Jamaica Kingsmen. Much fuller, wide outside off, Hassan Khan makes room, bends his back leg and crunches the drive through cover-point for four runs.
18.6

Full, outside off, Hassan Khan hits the long on region for a single.
18.5

OUT! SMITH IS RUN OUT! Short of a length, on off, Hassan Khan pulls it toward the left of the deep mid-wicket fielder. Rahmanullah Gurbaz quickly moves away and throws it to the bowler's end. Hassan Khan wants a double as he wants to get on strike as much as possible, but Odean Smith fails to reach the other end in time and Imran Tahir collects the ball to hit the stumps.
18.4

SIX! Hat-trick of biggies! A bit more flatter, firing it around the pads of the batter. Hassan Khan reads it very well, as he gets the inside line and swipes it over deep backward square leg for six more runs.
18.3

SIX! This is the over Jamaica Kingsmen were looking for! Flighted and fuller, just outside off. Hassan Khan gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it over the deep mid-wicket for six more runs.
18.2

SIX! KABOOM! Tossed up, fuller, at the stumps. Hassan Khan clears his front foot and slogs it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
18.1

Flat and yorker, on middle. Odean Smith looks to dig it away, but gets the inside edge before it rolls to short fine leg for one.
17.6

SIX! MAGNIFICENT! Joseph misses the yorker, on middle and spills a low full toss. Hassan Khan just rolls his wrists and flicks it up and over the deep backward sqaure leg fence for six runs.
17.5

Bumper, on middle, Odean Smith hooks it to backward square leg for one.
17.4

Executed another yorker, right around the toes of the batter. Odean Smith looks to squeeze it to the leg side but misses.
17.3

Back of a length, on middle and leg, Odean Smith pulls it to the left of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and gets a brace.
17.2

Off the inside edge! Just behind the fuller length, just outside off, Odean Smith looks to drill it away, but gets nicked off the inside edge before it zips past the stumps.
17.1

Nails a yorker, on off, Hassan Khan jams it to long on for a single.
16.6

Angling just down the leg side, Odean Smith misses his flick.
16.5

Full, on off, Hassan Khan drives it to wide mid off for one.
16.4

Short, around middle, Odean Smith dabs it to mid on for a single.
16.3

FOUR! Oh, that went like a bullet tracer! A rare half-volley delivery from Imran Tahir, just outside off. Odean Smith lunges forward and drills it along the green carpet toward the left of wide long off for four runs.
16.2

Tossed up, on middle, Hassan Khan clips it to mid-wicket and gets a single.
16.1

Much fuller, on off, Odean Smith drives it to cover for one.

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That’s a wrap from Providence! An absolute masterclass tonight from the Guyana Amazon Warriors to seal another emphatic victory. The CPL party rolls on this Sunday, September 6, as the Barbados Tridents lock horns with the Trinbago Knight Riders at 12 am GMT. Make sure to join us early for the toss, pitch report, and all the pre-game buzz. From all of us in the commentary box, goodbye and take care!
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The captain of Guyana Amazon Warriors - Imran Tahir admits the team started with low energy, but commends his players for regrouping quickly and controlling the game for the first 16 to 18 overs. He praises the squad's professionalism and loves how clinical the batters were during the chase. Tahir highlights young Mavendra Dindyal as a fine talent with a bright future and notes their familiarity with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and thanks the crowd for their support.
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The captain of Jamaica Kingsmen - Rovman Powell is pleased with the first-innings total and praises Hassan Khan for playing a tremendous knock. He acknowledges that Guyana are tough to beat at home, highlighting their well-rounded team, three quality spinners, Dwaine Pretorius’ early strikes, and strong batting from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and the youngster. Facing must-win games ahead, Powell says that he will try to stay confident and see how it goes.
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Player of the Match - Dwaine Pretorius is the Player of the Match for his excellent figures of (3-0-20-2). He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to play and praises his team for setting high standards in their first home game. He keeps his bowling plans simple, trusting the quality of teammates like Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir, and Mohammad Nabi around him. He also commends the batting unit and ends by saying that they will try to continue with the winnings momentum.
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Hope and Hetmyer finish the job - Maaz Sadaqat briefly brought a smile to Jamaica’s camp by removing Gurbaz in the 13th over, but the contest was already slipping away. Shai Hope played the anchor to perfection with an unbeaten 39 off 35 balls, while Shimron Hetmyer applied the finishing touches with an electric 30. The pair knocked off the remaining runs without breaking a sweat, taking Guyana over the line at 160/2 in just 17.2 overs to seal another commanding night at home.
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A Blistering start - Chasing 160, the Warriors made light work of the target right from ball one. Young Mavendra Dindyal set the tone with a sensational cameo of 33 off 17 balls before being bowled by Hunain Shah. Rahmanullah Gurbaz then seized the reins, punishing the Kingsmen bowling attack. Guyana powered to 65/1 in the Powerplay and sat comfortably at 98/1 at the halfway mark, completely in control with Gurbaz notching a fluent 54 off 35 balls.
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Hassan Khan rescues the Kingsmen - Batting first, Jamaica were pushed onto the back foot immediately as Dwaine Pretorius struck twice during the Powerplay. The spin choke followed, with Khary Pierre striking twice and Mohammad Nabi cleaning up Rovman Powell for a golden duck to leave the Kingsmen reeling at 87/6. Just when a total under 100 looked likely, Hassan Khan produced an astonishing counter-attack. Hassan hammered Imran Tahir for three consecutive sixes and completed his maiden CPL fifty, finishing unbeaten on 62 off just 29 deliveries to drag his team to 159/7.
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Five on the trot for the Warriors - Guyana Amazon Warriors continue their unstoppable march, cruising to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory to make it five wins in a row. While the Kingsmen showed great fight late in their innings to post a competitive total, Guyana’s clinical execution with the ball and firepower with the bat proved far too strong on the night.
17.2

That will do! Short, on off, Shimron Hetmyer lifts it over mid on for a single. Guyana Amazon Warriors win by 8 wickets!
17.1

Scores are level now! Fullish, on off, Shai Hope digs it to extra cover. The fielder makes a direct hit at the bowler's end. An overthrow allows the batters to collect a single. The umpire checks for a possible runout but replays show that Shimron Hetmyer was comfortably in.

16.6

Beaten! Fullish, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer gets low and swings hard but misses.
16.5

Shaping away, on off, Shai Hope punches it through point for a run.
16.4

Good length, on off, Shimron Hetmyer knocks it to long on for a single.
16.3

Shaping in, on leg, Shai Hope tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
16.2

Short, on leg, Shai Hope ducks under it.
16.1

FOUR! Guyana Amazon Warriors are just one hit away now! Short, outside off, Shai Hope looks to slap it but gets a top edge. The ball flies over the keeper's head for a boundary.
15.6

Keeps it full, outside off, Shai Hope slashes it through backward point for a single.
15.5

150 comes up for the Guyana Amazon Warriors! Back of a length, on off, Shimron Hetmyer tugs it to square leg for a single. Just 10 more runs needed now.
15.4

FOUR AGAIN! More runs for Guyana Amazon Warriors! Fullish, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer leans onto it and cracks a drive through covers for yet another boundary.
15.3

FOUR! Streaky from Hetmyer! Full and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball races away through short third for a boundary.

15.2

Too full, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer looks to slap it but misses.
15.1

Dropped! A difficult one, though. Fullish, on leg, Shimron Hetmyer flicks it over mid-wicket. Odean Smith dives to his left but spills the catch. The batters collect two runs.
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Guyana Amazon Warriors need 21 runs in 30 balls now. Jediah Blades returns.
14.6

Flatter, on leg, Shimron Hetmyer flicks it through square leg for a single.
14.5

SIX! All the way! Fullish, outside off, Shimron Hetmyer takes a step forward and powers it high and over long off for a bigge.
14.4

Tossed up, outside off, Shai Hope drives it through covers for a single.
14.3

Drops it short, on off, Shimron Hetmyer knocks it through mid on for one more.
14.2

Nice and full, on off, Shai Hope taps it to point for a run.
14.1

FOUR! Through the gap! Fullish, outside off, Shai Hope gets low and sweeps it magnificently through the gap at mid-wicket for a boundary.

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