So, that's it from this game! Guyana Amazon Warriors have got their campaign up and running with a dominating win. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, on the other hand, would be disappointed with their performance. They have lost two in two and need to pull their socks up. The next match is between the St Lucia Zouks and the Barbados Tridents on 20th of August at 1000 Local (1400 GMT). Join us for that match. Until then, we take your leave. Cheers.
Chris Green, the Guyana skipper, says that they are happy that they have got their campaign up and running. Adds that Hetmyer has been consistent and has played well in both the matches. Mentions that he planned the run chase very well. Green also says the run out of Hemraj was not ideal and to lose wickets in the end was not good. Green mentions that they will learn from the positives and they will look to get better from here.
Rayad Emrit, the Patriots skipper, says the total was not enough to defend. Adds that 150 would have been a good score on this wicket. Mentions the batsmen could have applied themselves and should have taken responsibility. Emrit also says that one of the senior batters should have stepped up like Hetmyer did for Guyana. Emrit praises his bowlers for doing well and 150 would have been good for them to defend.
Keemo Paul, the Man of the Match, says that he is happy with his performance. Adds that he backed his instincts to do well. Mentions that he was disappointed the way he got out but for his 4 wickets, he is very happy. Paul also says Hetmyer is a fantastic player and he played very well. Mentions Hetmyer went very well with his batting and it is good to watch him play like that. Paul also credits the team for performing very well. Ends by saying that it is important that they got their first win of the tournament.
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Earlier in the match, Guyana did a terrific job with the ball as they restricted the Patriots to just 127. All the bowlers were very good and the job was almost done at the half-way mark. The batting of St Kitts was not upto the mark as they could not just post the big scores and eventually, they ended up with a below-par score. It was a dominating performance from the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
The Patriots' bowling was poor. They were leaking runs at the start and had no idea to the onslaught of Shimron Hetmyer. Rayad Emrit started with an expensive over but returned well to pick up 3 wickets in the end. It was too late though. Sheldon Cottrell was the pick of the bowlers as he was economical and also picked up a wicket. In the end, it was too low a score to defend for their bowlers.
So, Guyana get through to the victory in the end! There was mayhem in the last two overs with wickets falling but there was never any doubt once they had got off to a start. They lost Brandon King early but Hetmyer is in the form of his life as he registered another fifty. He fell with just 4 needed to win but the job was done by then. Hemraj contributed well before he threw his wicket away. There was a hiccup in the end but they will be pleased that they have achieved the victory comfortably.
16.6
4
Dominic Drakes To Romario Shepherd
FOUR! There it is then! Finished in style! Full delivery outside off, Shepherd drives it through mid off for a boundary. GUYANA AMAZON WARRIORS WIN BY 3 WICKETS.
16.6
nb
Dominic Drakes To Romario Shepherd
NO BALL! Given for height! Free Hit will follow! Short ball around middle, Romario looks to pull but misses. The umpire signals it a No Ball. The bowler is not happy.
16.6
wd
Dominic Drakes To Romario Shepherd
WIDE! Short ball down the leg side, Shepherd looks to pull but misses. Wide signalled.
16.5
0
Dominic Drakes To Romario Shepherd
Very full delivery on middle, Shepherd digs it back to the bowler.
16.4
1
Dominic Drakes To Chris Green
On a length on off, Green pushes it to point and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the stumps at the keeper's end but misses.
16.3
0
Dominic Drakes To Chris Green
Short ball on middle, Green defends it out onto the pitch.
Romario Shepherd is the new batsman in.
16.2
W
Dominic Drakes To Shimron Hetmyer OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Hetmyer cannot finish things off! A wonderful innings comes to an end but he has to go with only 4 needed to win. The last few deliveries have been mayhem. 3 wickets have fallen in no time. Short ball outside off, Hetmyer looks to pull but does not time it well. The ball goes up in the air and Ben Dunk takes a simple catch at long on.
16.1
4
Dominic Drakes To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! Just 4 needed! Full delivery on off, Hetmyer lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Chris Green is the next man in.
Over 16 : 120/6
10 Runs
115.1
415.2
115.3
415.4
W
15.5
W
15.6
K. Paul
0 (1)
S. Hetmyer
67 (42)
R. Emrit
3-0-31-3
15.6
W
Rayad Emrit To Keemo Paul OUT!
OUT! LBW! Paul fails to negotiate his first delivery and he has to go! Emrit will be on a Hat-trick if he gets to finish his spell. He is not giving up. Good length ball on middle, Paul looks to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. The Patriots put up an appeal and the finger goes up. Paul falls for a first ball duck.
Keemo Paul is the next man in.
15.5
W
Rayad Emrit To Sherfane Rutherford OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! 5th wicket falls but it is a little too late for the Patriots! Only 8 are needed! Good length ball on off, Rutherford expects it to bounce a little extra and he looks to pull but misses as the ball does not bounce as much. It goes onto hit the off stump.
15.4
4
Rayad Emrit To Sherfane Rutherford
FOUR! As easy as it looks! Emrit is going through the motions now! Short around middle, Rutherford whacks it over mid on for a boundary.
15.3
1
Rayad Emrit To Shimron Hetmyer
Good length ball on middle, Hetmyer tucks it to the leg side for a single.
15.2
4
Rayad Emrit To Shimron Hetmyer
FOUR! Smashed again! Hetmyer is doing it with ease! Another short one on middle, Shimron pulls it with disdain towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
15.1
1
Rayad Emrit To Sherfane Rutherford
Good length ball on off, Sherfane guides it to third man for a single.
Over 15 : 110/4
10 Runs
1 LB
14.1
114.2
114.3
014.4
114.5
614.6
S. Hetmyer
62 (40)
S. Rutherford
5 (7)
S. Cottrell
4-1-24-1
14.6
6
Sheldon Cottrell To Shimron Hetmyer
SIX! The change of ball does not work! That is a massive six from the left-hander! Short ball on middle, Hetmyer pulls it over the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum. Cottrell finishes with 4-1-24-1. Only 18 needed now.
There is a slight delay in play as Emrit wants to get the ball changed. It has gone a little wet and it is getting a little difficult to grip the ball.
14.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Sherfane Rutherford
Slower delivery on the pads, Sherfane flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
14.4
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Sherfane Rutherford
Well bowled! Very full delivery outside off, Rutherford looks to block it out but misses.
What happened there? Cottrell loses the ball as soon as he was about to deliver the ball.
SKNP 127/8
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GAW 131/7
