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In an extraordinary display of power-hitting and an equally baffling exhibition of poor bowling, Romario Shepherd etched his name into the record books in a dramatic Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 encounter. The match between the Saint Lucia Kings and the Guyana Amazon Warriors turned on its head in a single, chaotic over or more precisely one chaotic ball. What unfolded was a sequence of events so bizarre and expensive, it left spectators and commentators in complete disbelief, highlighting the sheer unpredictability of T20 cricket.
An unforgettable 1 ball for Oshane Thomas: Romario Shepherd’s 22-run onslaught
The incredible sequence of events unfolded during the 15th over of the Warriors’ innings, when the Kings’ pacer Thomas came on to bowl. The drama began on the third delivery. Thomas bowled a no-ball, giving Shepherd a free hit. However, he followed it up with two more consecutive no-balls, each of which Shepherd dispatched for a huge six. With the free hit carrying over, the pressure on Thomas was immense.
When he finally managed to bowl a legal delivery, Shepherd was in the zone and smashed it for yet another six, a monstrous 95-meter hit over deep square leg. This single ‘legal’ ball had, in fact, cost Thomas a total of 22 runs, seven from the first no-ball and six, six, and another six from the subsequent deliveries. This moment of pure chaos completely shifted the momentum of the game and served as a stark reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in T20 cricket.
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St. Lucia Kings pull off a great chase against Guyana Amazon Warriors
In a thrilling CPL encounter at Gros Islet, the Kings chased down a formidable target of 203 runs set by the Warriors, winning by four wickets with 11 balls to spare. Despite an incredible display of late-innings hitting from the Warriors’ Shepherd, who powered his team to a score of 202/6 with a brilliant 73 off 34 balls, it was Ackeem Auguste who stole the show. The young Kings batter played a magnificent match-winning knock of 73 from just 35 balls, setting the tone for the chase with an aggressive and composed innings.
The Kings’ run chase began with a blistering start, racing to 86/1 in the powerplay. Tim Seifert‘s quick-fire 37 off 24 balls provided solid support to Auguste’s onslaught. While the Kings lost a few wickets in the middle overs, including Auguste who was dismissed in the 13th over with the score on 140, the experienced pair of Tim David and captain David Wiese calmly guided them to victory. David’s 25 off 15 balls and Wiese’s unbeaten 10 ensured the momentum was never lost, capping off a remarkable chase and giving the Kings a crucial win.
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