CPL 2025: Trinbago Knight Riders Beat Guyana for Fourth Straight Win
CPL 2025: Trinbago Knight Riders extended their red-hot form in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025, notching up their fourth successive win and fifth overall in six games. The win gave them a two-point cushion at the top of the table, strengthening their position as tournament favorites.
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Guyana Struggle to Post 163
Opting to bowl first, TKR made early inroads through Mohammad Amir and Akeal Hosein, restricting Guyana to 37/3 in the PowerPlay. Hosein was the star with the ball, finishing with 3/27 and dismissing key batters, including Shimron Hetmyer. Despite a fighting 39 from Shai Hope and a late flourish from debutant Quentin Simpson and Dwayne Pretorius, Guyana could only manage 163/9 in 20 overs.
Narine, Hosein Apply Pressure
Sunil Narine’s spell of 1/17 in four overs kept Guyana under pressure, while Hosein’s double strike in the middle overs broke their momentum. Hope’s bizarre dismissal—knocking over his own stumps while reverse-sweeping—summed up Guyana’s frustrating night.
Hales, Munro Power Chase
In reply, Alex Hales and Colin Munro blew away Guyana’s bowling attack with a blistering 115-run stand. The pair smashed 77 runs inside the PowerPlay, putting TKR in complete control. Munro scored a rapid 52 off 30, while Hales top-scored with a breathtaking 74 off 43 balls, smashing seven sixes.
Tahir’s Triple Breakthrough
Veteran Imran Tahir provided a glimmer of hope for Guyana with a stunning over that saw him claim three wickets—Munro, Nicholas Pooran (first ball), and Keacy Carty. His spell of 4/27 was the only highlight for Guyana in an otherwise one-sided contest.
Pollard, Russell Finish the Job
Despite Hales’ dismissal, skipper Kieron Pollard and powerhouse Andre Russell ensured there were no hiccups, guiding TKR to 169/4 in 17.2 overs, sealing a comfortable six-wicket victory with 16 balls to spare.
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