Guyana Amazon Warriors Clinch 2 wickets Win in a Thriller
Guyana Amazon Warriors have won by 2 wickets. Desert Vipers batted first and posted 205/6 in 20 overs. Guyana Amazon Warriors chased down 206 in just 19.3 overs.
Rilee Rossouw was the standout in the first innings, scoring 61 off 48 balls (SR 127). 1 six and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 48 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Romario Shepherd anchored the innings with 52 off 21 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Guyana Amazon Warriors on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Shadab Khan delivered figures of 3/40 in 4 overs (Econ 10.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
DV lead the series 4-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 11 of the first innings was the inflection point — 22 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
61 off 48 balls (SR 127), 5 fours, 1 sixes
3/40 in 4 overs (Econ: 10.00)
52 off 21 balls (SR 248), 2 fours, 6 sixes
Verdict
Guyana Amazon Warriors showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Desert Vipers will rue missed opportunities — a 2 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. DV lead the series 4-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.