Inspired by their captain Hayley Matthews and supported by Stafanie Taylor, West Indies produced a stunning world-record T20I chase to sink Australia at North Sydney Oval. After the first innings, it appeared Phoebe Litchfield would be the performance talked about as she equaled the record for the fastest fifty in women’s T20Is off 18 balls, but that was put well in the shade. Matthews, who was left stranded on 99 in the opening match of the series, surged to a 53-ball century this time and carried her team to the brink when she finally fell for a magnificent 132 off...
Sinclair’s stunning seven-wicket haul leads Berbice to win over Demerara
International all-rounder Kevin Sinclair claimed seven wickets for 15 runs, as Berbice pulled off a heist against Demerara in the first round of the senior inter-county 50-over tournament. In the match played at Blairmont, Berbice won by 27 runs, after scoring 132 all out. Sinclair’s stunning 7-15 from 9.5 overs helped restricted Demerara to 105 all out in 25.5 overs. Fresh of his CPL title win, all-rounder Romario Shepherd was the lone significant scorer with 26 off 42 balls, hitting four boundaries for Berice. The Demerara fast-bowlers thrived as former Windies U19 pacer Qumar Torrington (2-22) and T20 star Sherfane...
Matthews shines with unbeaten 99 but West Indies Women fall short
In a riveting display of talent and skill, Hayley Matthews scored a blazing 99 not out off just 74 deliveries in the 1st T20 International at the North Sydney Oval. However, her lone effort couldn’t save the day for the West Indies Women, who were defeated by 8 wickets by Australia Women. Matthews took the opposition bowlers to the cleaners, hitting boundaries at will, and missing her well-deserved century by a whisker. Her innings was adorned with 12 fours and 4 sixes, making it one of the most memorable performances of her career. The West Indies, riding on Matthews’ brilliance,...
Foo opts out of inter-county to give youngster opportunity
Thirty-three-year-old batsman Jonathan Foo has decided to sit out of the Berbice squad at the upcoming senior inter-county 50-over tournament. The hard-hitting right-hander has made a selfless decision to give a youngster an opportunity to play in the Berbice team. “I had my chances and it wasn’t good enough for me to earn myself a place in the national team in the past few years.” “I am still young and want to play for my county, and the love I have for the sport, but I wouldn’t be selfish take up a youngster spot who has lots of years ahead...
A true Warrior: Imran Tahir, the oldest captain to win T20 trophy
By Brandon Corlette Age is just a number, they say. The 44-year-old Imran Tahir is living testimony to that, as he became the oldest captain to win a T20 trophy in franchise T20 cricket. Before Tahir, Indian legend MS Dhoni and Pakistan great Misbah-ul-Haq won T20 titles at 41-years-old. Tahir created history, being the first captain to lead the Guyana Amazon Warriors to a Caribbean Premier League championship. The Pakistani-born leg-spinner, who played international cricket for South Africa, was emotional after the victory at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence. The passion in which Tahir played with all season, and...
Big guns to feature in senior inter-county: tourney bowls off at Blairmont on September 30
In preparation for the upcoming Regional Super50 tournament, the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) will bowl off the Senior Inter- County Super50 tournament, starting on Saturday September 30 at Blairmont. Several Guyana/West Indies marquee players will be on show as they seek to solidify spots in the Guyana Harpy Eagles team, as Guyana is on a mission for a clean sweep of Regional Senior Male Tournaments, having won the West Indies Championship 4-Day tournament in April and the just concluded Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title, won by the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Some of those Warriors who will suit up for their...
CWI President congratulates Amazon Warriors on CPL triumph
Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, extends his warmest congratulations to the triumphant champions of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023, the Guyana Amazon Warriors, following an exhilarating tournament and final held in Guyana on Sunday night. The CPL is a celebration of talent, sportsmanship, and the unifying power of cricket within our region. This year’s tournament showcased exceptional skills, dedication, and teamwork, capturing the hearts and imaginations of fans across the Caribbean and beyond. In his congratulatory message, President Dr. Kishore Shallow remarked, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Imran Tahir and...
Guyana Amazon Warriors crush TKR to win maiden CPL trophy
By Brandon Corlette History was created at the packed Guyana National Stadium in Providence, as Guyana Amazon Warriors crushed the mighty Trinbago Knight Riders to win their first Caribbean Premier League (CPL) trophy. A complete bowling effort by the Warriors restricted TKR to 94 all out in 18.1 overs, the second lowest score in CPL final history. In reply, Warriors ended on 99-1 in 14 overs, romping home to a nine-wicket win. Watched by President Dr Irfaan Ali and some 15,000 fans, Warriors began their chase with Keemo Paul and Saim Ayub opening. The brave Paul struck two fours in...
GAW, TKR ready for final showdown in CPL 2023
The biggest match of the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League will be played at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence this evening from 19:00h Eastern Caribbean time. Guyana Amazon Warriors will take on Trinbago Knight Riders in the championship clash, and Captain Imran Tahir and Kieron Pollard are confident men heading into the final. Tahir noted that the injured Keemo Paul will undergo a fitness assessment before the game, and it will be confirmed on the day, whether or not he is playing. From a TKR’s perspective, everyone is fit and ready to play, except Martin Guptill who suffered...
Amazon Warriors march into CPL 2023 final after demolishing Tallawahs
Guyana Amazon Warriors dominated the Jamaica Tallawahs to reach the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League final. Warriors will now face rivals Trinbago Knight Riders in Sunday’s grand final at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence. Azam Khan’s blistering half-century propelled the Warriors to 182-6 in 20 overs, while a collective bowling effort restricted Tallawahs to 101-9, as Warriors won by 81 runs. In the Tallawahs’ chase, they had a scratchy start, with Brandon King looking tentative. King made five from nine balls before being caught behind off Romario Shepherd’s bowling. King had earlier survived a review, but his stay...