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In an intense encounter during the 21st match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, Guyana Amazon Warriors secured a 30-run victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, with impressive performances from both bat and ball.
Ashmead Nedd cleans up Kevin Sinclair for a duck
The match began with Ashmead Nedd‘s stunning bowling performance. In the first over of the innings, Nedd bowled out Kevin Sinclair for a duck, setting the tone early for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Nedd, who was brought into the playing XI for this game, bowled a delivery at 101kph from around the wicket, targeting the stumps. Sinclair, attempting to cut a ball that had little room, misjudged the length. The ball skidded low, crashing into the off and middle stumps, sending Sinclair back to the pavilion after facing just three deliveries.
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Early wicket for the Patriots as Nedd takes out Kevin Sinclair. #CPL24 #GAWvSKNP #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #GuardianGrouptt pic.twitter.com/8qHQmOfmsn
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Nedd continued his stellar performance throughout the match, claiming four wickets in total, significantly contributing to St Kitts and Nevis Patriots’ efforts to restrict the opposition.
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Shimron Hetmyer leads Guyana Amazon Warriors to victory
Batting first, Guyana Amazon Warriors posted a total of 137 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Shimron Hetmyer led the charge for his side, scoring an explosive 63 runs off 33 balls, providing crucial stability to the innings. Hetmyer’s innings played a pivotal role in setting a challenging target of 138 for the Patriots to chase.
In reply, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots struggled against disciplined bowling from Guyana Amazon Warriors. Despite a few starts, the Patriots were bowled out for 107 in the 19th over. Shamar Joseph was instrumental in the Warriors’ bowling attack, picking up three wickets and ensuring the Patriots could not build any momentum in their chase.
Guyana Amazon Warriors won the match by 30 runs, further strengthening their position in the tournament standings. Hetmyer was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding batting performance, which laid the foundation for his team’s victory.
