Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Match 33 Full Commentary

Result · Sep 12 2026, Sat - 04:30 AM (IST)

Match 33, - Guyana National Stadium

GUY

127/4 (18.4)

TKR

126/8 (20.0)

Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 6 wickets

CRR:6.80

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Mehidy Hasan Miraz

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Welcome back for the run chase. The players are back on the park. Glenn Phillips and Mavendra Dindyal will open the innings for the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Sunil Narine will take the new ball for the Trinbago Knight Riders. Here we go!
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... THE RUN CHASE ...
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Greaves fights, but fails to capitalize - Justin Greaves gave the innings some much-needed stability, grinding out 35 off 37 balls, but even his fight couldn't translate into a big finish in the death overs. With the platform never quite built, the total fell short of where it could have been. The story of the innings, though, belonged to Mahedi Hasan Miraz, his four-wicket haul, backed by support from Tahir and Joseph, tore through the top and middle order and left this total looking distinctly below par.
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Up for a quick chat - Veerasammy Permaul started by sharing key tactical instructions from the team meeting, emphasizing the importance of consistently targeting the stumps to keep pressure on the opposition. Addressing questions about his age and career longevity, the 37-year-old expressed unwavering self-belief, stating that maintaining fitness makes anything possible and highlighting consistency as the vital ingredient for any spinner. Describing his catch to dismiss Joshua Da Silva, he noted that tracking the ball through the stadium lights was challenging, but he managed to keep his eyes on it until it landed safely in his hands. He praised the squad's strong team culture, pointing out that every player genuinely enjoys and celebrates each other's success.He concluded by stressing the importance of securing a victory in this match, emphasizing the team's desire to deliver a winning performance for the passionate home fans who came out to support them.
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The squeeze in the middle - Once the early wickets fell, scoring never quite found its rhythm again. Through the middle overs, the batters kept threatening to break free, but the bowling unit kept snuffing out any partnership just as it looked set to explode. Every time a batter looked settled enough to accelerate, a wicket would fall at the other end, forcing the innings to reset again and again, and the run rate paid the price for it.
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Flying start, sudden stop - Alex Hales and Colin Munro didn't waste any time, going after the bowling from as early as the second ball and giving the innings the electric start every powerplay demands. But the momentum shifted in the fifth over when Mahedi Hasan Miraz struck twice in the space of a few balls, removing Munro and then Pooran to completely change the complexion of the powerplay. What promised to be a flying start suddenly turned into a rebuilding job.
19.8

What a save that is! Back of a length, angling outside off. Akeal Hosein opens his stance and pulls it well to pick the gap between long on and deep mid-wicket. But Mehidy Hasan Miraz from the former position sprints to his left, and when he sees the catch reach, he directs his run toward the boundary line, and gets some hands on it to save the boundary. The batter gets two runs between the sticks and ends up posting 126 on the board.
19.7

WIDE! Fuller, beyond the tramline, outside off. Akeal Hosein swings, but fails to reach the ball.
19.6

Wide yorker, well outside off, Akeal Hosein clears his front foot with an intent to hit big, but yet again fails to get the connection.
19.5

Much better from Dwaine Pretorius! Good length, shaping away from the batter, wide outside off. Akeal Hosein swings and misses.
19.4

FOUR! All these runs are very crucial for the match. On a nagging length, around off, Akeal Hosein swats it to deep mid-wicket for four runs.
19.3

NO BALL! Pure drama. This is a touch fuller from Pretorius, around off. Akeal Hosein looks to heave it across, but miscues. The ball flies toward the vacant mid on and Dwaine Pretorius himself chases toward the skier to make a diving attempt but fails to grasp the ball. Single taken by the batter, but the buzzer goes off as the bowler has overstepped.
19.2

On a length, around off, Lahiru Kumara pushes it to cover for a single.
19.1

OUT! CAUGHT! Oh no, Kieron Pollard was just one run away from his 15000 runs in T20s, but it seems he has to wait for a long time to achieve it, as this is Trinbago Knight Riders' last match of the group stage. Dwaine Pretorius spills out a low full toss, outside off. Kieron Pollard goes deep into the crease and has a swing at it, but fails to get he middle. The ball flies high toward wide long on, where Shimron Hetmyer makes no mistake, pouching the catch just ahead of the boundary cushion.
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Dwaine Pretorius to bowl the final over of the innings.
18.6

On a length, around off, Akeal Hosein pushes it to mid off.
18.5

FOUR! Nicely played! Short of a length, offering a lot of width outside off. Akeal Hosein transfers his weight on his back foot and slaps it through cover for a boundary.
18.4

Back of a length, just outside off, Akeal Hosein steers it to backward point.
18.3

Just outside off, on a good length, Akeal Hosein fends it to cover.
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Akeal Hosein is the new man in.
18.2

OUT! CAUGHT! Wicket number two for Shamar Joseph. Much fuller, on the off stump. Joshua Da Silva makes room and looks to slap it over deep cover, but doesn't get quite the middle of the bat as the ball loops toward the region and Veerasammy Permaul reverse-scoops the catch over his head.
18.1

Back of a length, angling down the leg side, Kieron Pollard misses his flick and wears on the thigh pad before it rolls to deep fine leg for a leg bye. Things are getting a little bit spicy between Joseph and Pollard.
17.6

Change of pace, on a good length, outside off. Joshua Da Silva swings and misses.
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Romario Shepherd is having some issues here. The physio is having a chat with him. All good to continue.
17.5

On a nagging length, around middle and leg. Joshua Da Silva heaves it to deep mid-wicket and gets a couple of runs.
17.4

Pitches it up, fuller, on off and middle, Kieron Pollard flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
17.3

FOUR! Into the gap! Back of a length, angling in, on off and middle. Kieron Pollard pulls it a bit late, but well into the gap between deep mid-wicket and wide long on for four runs.
17.2

Pace on, fuller, on off, Kieron Pollard flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.
17.1

Pitches it up, fuller, on middle, Joshua Da Silva drills it down the track, but Shepherd extends his right leg and takes a blow on his boots. The ball loops toward wide mid-wicket and the batter gets a single.
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Change! Romario Shepherd joins the attack now.

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Signing off from Guyana - That brings our coverage of this game to a close, but the action in the tournament shows no signs of slowing down. Be sure to join us for Match 34 of the Caribbean Premier League 2026, as the Barbados Tridents take on the Jamaica Kingsmen in Barbados on September 13th, with the action getting underway at 12.00 am GMT. And don’t forget to tune in early for the toss, the pitch report, team news, and all the pre-match build-up. Until then, it’s goodbye from us. Take care, and as always, cheers for now!
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Captain of the Guyana Amazon Warriors - Imran Tahir says it feels special to perform in front of the home crowd. He praised the management group for their brilliant support and said that being part of a franchise like the Warriors has brought a lot of happiness to the squad. He admitted that they do miss Mohammad Nabi, but added that Miraz has been excellent and that the team is delighted for him. Tahir also said they will take their next league game seriously, with the aim of continuing to win while sticking to the same process. He finished by thanking the crowd for their incredible support, saying it has always been unbelievable, and added that he is looking forward to the Barbados leg.
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Skipper of the Trinbago Knight Riders - Nicholas Pooran admits that it was a disappointing season for them, adding that they lost their way midway through the campaign. He also takes responsibility for his own performances, calling them irresponsible. Pooran says there is plenty for the team to learn from the tournament and believes the setbacks have come at a time of transition. He feels they faltered at crucial moments, but sees it as an opportunity for the players to learn and grow. He adds that the onus is now on the local players to step up and make the most of their opportunities, insisting that there is no panic within the camp. Pooran also points out that they endured a disappointing leg back home. Overall, he describes it as a challenging season for the team, with things not going their way with the bat, ball or in the field.
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Stay tuned for the post-match presentations...
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Player of the Match - Mehidy Hasan Miraz wins the Player of the Match award for his four-wicket haul. He says it’s a great moment for him and that he’s thoroughly enjoying his first season in the CPL. He adds that the plan was to bowl in the right areas, and he got plenty of assistance from the wicket. Keeping it stump-to-stump allowed him to pick up wickets. He also mentions that the team has looked after him well and thanks the management for their support. He concludes by saying that they have one game left, and they will be looking to win it and hopefully go all the way.
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Defending Champions bow out - The defending champions, TKR, have been knocked out after a disappointing season. They will now look to regroup and bounce back in the next campaign, while the Guyana Amazon Warriors will turn their attention to chasing a second CPL title.
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TKR fall short with the bat - Earlier, TKR managed just 126 after being asked to bat first. Colin Munro, Alex Hales, and Justin Greaves all got starts but failed to convert them into substantial scores. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the standout bowler for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, claiming four wickets to derail the Knight Riders’ innings. With the victory, the Warriors also became the first team in CPL history to reach 100 wins.
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Warriors’ bowlers seal the win - For the Knight Riders, Sunil Narine, Usman Tariq, Lahiru Kumara, and Akeal Hosein chipped in with wickets, but their efforts were undone by a lack of runs from the batting unit. TKR struggled to build partnerships and ultimately failed to put enough pressure on the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
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Warriors Cruise Past TKR - A comfortable run chase from the Guyana Amazon Warriors saw them beat the Trinbago Knight Riders by six wickets, with more than an over to spare. The defeat brings TKR’s campaign to an end, knocking them out of the competition. Chasing 127 for victory, the Warriors lost both openers cheaply and were briefly under pressure. However, Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope steadied the innings with a crucial partnership through the middle overs, easing the pressure and putting the chase firmly back on track. Hetmyer eventually fell for 28, but Hope remained composed at the other end, finishing unbeaten on 42 to guide the Warriors to a clinical six-wicket victory.
18.4

SIX! SHAI HOPE HITS THE WINNING BLOW! Back of a length delivery, around off. Hope picks it early and pumps it over wide of long on for a maximum. The Trinbago Knight Riders are out of the tournament. The Guyana Amazon Warriors win by 6 wickets.
18.3

Yorker length delivery, just outside off. Shai Hope squeezes it into the off side for none.

18.2

FOUR! Pitched full, around off. Shai Hope drives it toward the deep backward point region, and despite a valiant effort from Drakes, he cannot stop the boundary. Just 6 needed now.
18.1

Banged in short, on off. Sampson pulls it toward deep square leg for a single.
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The Guyana Amazon Warriors need 11 runs off the last two overs. Justin Greaves will bowl the penultimate over.
17.6

A high full toss, just outside off. Quentin Sampson clobbers it toward the wide long on region and they settle for a single.
17.5

A low full toss, tailing back into the middle and leg. Shai Hope flicks it through mid-wicket for one.
17.4

Yorker, just outside off. Hope tries to squeeze it away but fails to connect.
17.3

Banged in short, on the middle. Sampson hooks it on the bounce to fine leg for one.
17.2

On a length, on off. Shai Hope hits it on the up toward mid off for one.
17.1

SIX! All the way! Back of a length, angled into the middle stump line. Shai Hope picks it early and whacks it over the deep square leg boundary for a biggie.
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FOUR! Hammered! Back of a length on the middle and leg. Quentin Sampson picks it early and pulls it hard toward the cow corner region for a thumping boundary to end the over. The Guyana Amazon Warriors need 21 off the last three overs.

16.6

Goes fuller, just outside off. Quentin Sampson swings and misses again.
16.5

Short of a good length, around off. Quentin Sampson looks to pull but misses.
16.4

FOUR! BANG! Back of a length on the middle and leg. Sampson latches onto it and smokes the pull toward deep square leg to find the ropes on the bounce.
16.3

WIDE! Lands it on a length and pushed across the tramline. Quentin Sampson lets it go. Wided.
16.2

Banged in short, on off. Quentin Sampson swings for the fences but only connects with thin air.
16.1

Short of a length and angling down leg. Hope tucks it to deep backward square-leg for a single.
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Justin Greaves comes into the attack.
15.7

Fuller than a length on off. Shai Hope strokes it toward mid off for one.
15.6

WIDE! Banged in short, down the leg. Hope sways out of the line and lets it go. Wide signaled.

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