Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 65 Fires Guyana Amazon Warriors to Victory
Guyana Amazon Warriors have won by 53 runs. Guyana Amazon Warriors batted first and posted 164/9 in 20 overs. Lahore Qalandars, chasing 165, fell short at 111/10 in 17.2 overs.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the standout in the first innings, scoring 65 off 35 balls (SR 186). 5 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 82 runs.
Farhan Yousaf fought hard with 28 off 19 balls, but it was not enough to haul Lahore Qalandars over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Gudakesh Motie delivered figures of 4/15 in 4 overs (Econ 3.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
LQ lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 1 of the first innings was the inflection point — 24 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
65 off 35 balls (SR 186), 6 fours, 5 sixes
4/15 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.75)
34 off 28 balls (SR 121), 4 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Guyana Amazon Warriors showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Lahore Qalandars came up short by 53 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. LQ lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.