In the 28th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026, the Guyana Amazon Warriors delivered a dominant performance to defeat the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 7 wickets. This victory marks the sixth consecutive win of the season for Guyana, safely securing their qualification for the playoffs as they remain undefeated in the tournament so far. The standout performer for Guyana in this fixture was experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, who made crucial contributions with both bat and ball. Before Guyana's qualification, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons had already secured their spot in the next stage.
St Kitts Innings Falters Against Tight Bowling
Asked to bat first after losing the toss, the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots failed to bat out their full quota of 20 overs, getting bowled out for 128 runs in 19.2 overs. Alick Athanaze was the standout batter for the side, anchoring the innings with a well-crafted 52 runs off 39 balls, which included two fours and four sixes. Contributions also came from Kyle Mayers and Dasun Shanaka, who chipped in with 20 runs each, while opening batter Johnson Charles managed 13 runs from 15 deliveries. Mohammad Nabi wreaked havoc with the ball for Guyana, returning as the most successful bowler by conceding just 17 runs in his 4 overs and picking up 4 vital wickets. Romario Shepherd supported him effectively with 3 wickets, and Shamar Joseph chipped in with 2 scalps.
Guyana Chases Down the Target Comfortably
Chasing a target of 132 runs for victory, the Guyana Amazon Warriors reached home in 18.3 overs, losing 3 wickets in the process. Opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz gave a brisk start by scoring 39 runs off 25 balls, while his partner Mavendra Dindyal contributed 17 runs. Shimron Hetmyer failed to make an impact, getting dismissed for just 1 run. Shai Hope played a steady, unbeaten knock of 38 runs from 44 deliveries to anchor the chase till the end. Mohammad Nabi capped off his all-round brilliance by remaining unbeaten on 25 runs off 21 balls, hitting two fours and a six. For St Kitts, Naveen Bidaisee picked up 2 wickets, while Wanindu Hasaranga managed to claim 1 wicket.
