Shakib Al Hasan had another dull day in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). However, he has been going around in that circle throughout the current season. Shakib, who had one over each in the previous matches, bowled two overs today (Saturday). There, he was dismissed for 8 runs after conceding 16 runs. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons also lost by a big margin. Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 83 runs on Imran Tahir’s phifer.
Guyana, batting first at the Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, built a big capital of 211 runs. The bowlers of Antigua were helpless in front of Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer. Although Guyana did not start well, losing opener Ben McDermott for just 9 runs. Then, in a slow innings, they lost their second wicket for 64 runs in 10.4 overs. Hope-Hetmyer stormed in the remaining 9.2 overs. They scored 147 runs.
When McDermott was out for 8 and Kevalon Anderson for 22 runs off 25 balls, there was perhaps a fear of how far Guyana’s capital would go. Hope-Hetmyer completely destroyed it with a 106-run partnership off 44 balls. Hope, who scored slowly at the beginning, made up for it later. He scored 82 runs off 54 balls with 6 fours and 5 sixes. Guyana got a big haul when Hetmyer scored 65 off 26 balls with 5 fours and 5 sixes and Romario Shepherd played a cameo innings of 25 runs off 8 balls.
Imad Wasim, Jayden Seals and Obed McCoy took one wicket each for Antigua. Shakib was wicketless for 16 runs in 2 overs. On the other hand, pace all-rounder Shamar Springer gave away 61 runs in 4 overs. This is the record for the highest run-scoring for Antigua, and he did not take any wickets.
Chasing a big target, Antigua quickly lost two openers but managed 41 runs in 2.2 overs. Although Karima Gore showed signs of coping with the pressure of losing wickets with her aggressive batting, she returned with 31 runs off 14 balls. This was Shakib’s highest individual score in the team. After that, Antigua could not stop the procession of wickets. Shakib scored 8 runs off 7 balls. Apart from Bevon Jacobs’ 26 and Fabian Allen’s 22 runs, no one else scored any runs.
Antigua’s innings was bundled out for 128 runs in just 15.2 overs in front of Tahir’s whirlwind. The former South African legspinner took 5 wickets for just 21 runs in 4 overs. Apart from that, Dwayne Pretorius and Romario also took two wickets each.
FAQ
How did Shakib Al Hasan perform in the match?
Shakib bowled 2 overs, conceding 16 runs without taking a wicket, and scored only 8 runs with the bat.
Who was the standout performer of the match?
Imran Tahir was the star, taking 5 wickets for just 21 runs in 4 overs, leading Guyana to a big win.
What was the final result of the match?
Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 83 runs in the CPL 2025 clash.
How many runs did Guyana score?
Guyana posted a massive 211 runs, powered by Shai Hope’s 82 and Shimron Hetmyer’s 65.
