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Tim David’s consecutive sixes in final over secure Trinbago Knight Riders’ victory cver Guyana Amazon Warriors

by CricDirect Staff Thursday 19 September 2024

Man of the Match Andre Russell of Trinbago Knight Riders collects his awards from Venky Mysore

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In a thrilling encounter at Port of Spain during the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Tim David’s consecutive sixes at the start of the final over secured a five-wicket victory for Trinbago Knight Riders against Guyana Amazon Warriors. Both teams had their moments of dominance in this mid-table battle, making it one of the most exciting fixtures of the season.

Match Summary

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Match 19,

Trinbago Knight Riders 149/5 (19.2 ov)

Guyana Amazon Warriors 148/7 (20 ov)

Trinbago Knight Riders won by 5 wickets

SCORECARD

Match Analysis

Kieron Pollard called the coin toss correctly and elected to field first at the Queens Park Oval and his side gave Dwayne Bravo a touching guard of honour in what could be the veteran all-rounder’s final game at the iconic ground having announced his CPL retirement earlier in the competition.

No inch was given with the ball though as the Warriors were reduced to 76/7 before Romario Shepherd posted a crucial half century from the lower order in order to rescue his side and put up a competitive total of 148/7.

The chase was a cagey and undulating affair, with the Knight Riders at 89/5 and struggling to find the boundary in the middle overs, the match very much hung in the balance. The 17th over proved the crucial one for the Knight Riders as Player of the Match Andre Russell smeared three sixes off the bowling of Nathan Sowter in order to haul down the target and allow David to finish the job at the last.

“The mindset was that I know I can hit sixes and that Tim David is a six-hitter as well. I told him that we had 24 balls, and we had to hit eight sixes.”

An emotional Russell also paid tribute to Dwayne Bravo in the moments after the match.

“Who I am today, has a lot to do with him. I am just happy to be part of this game. That’s why it was an emotional celebration, he deserved that win… I think he’ll shed a tear tonight. This one is for DJ Bravo.”

The game was played in an intense but sporting spirit and was a high class affair with both teams looking to secure their qualification for the latter stages of the competition. The victory sees the Knight Riders well placed on eight points from five games, a fairytale end for Dwayne Bravo in the CPL still on the cards.

Match Stats

Guyana Amazon Warriors Fall of wickets: 1-21 (Kevin Sinclair - 2.6 ov), 2-32 (Shai Hope - 5.1 ov), 3-55 (Shimron Hetmyer - 8.1 ov), 4-56 (Tim Robinson - 8.4 ov), 5-60 (Keemo Paul - 9.2 ov), 6-75 (Moeen Ali - 11.4 ov), 7-76 (Gudakesh Motie - 11.6 ov)

Trinbago Knight Riders Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Sunil Narine - 1.1 ov), 2-51 (Shaqkere Parris - 8.2 ov), 3-52 (Keacy Carty - 8.5 ov), 4-63 (Kieron Pollard - 11.1 ov), 5-89 (Nicholas Pooran - 14.6 ov)