CPL 2023: Magnificent Hope eliminates Royals in record-breaking Amazon Warriors win

Kevlon Anderson made 47 off 39 on CPL debut (Photo: CPLT20)

With play-off qualification already secured, Guyana Amazon Warriors started with attacking intent, opening with Saim Ayub and Odean Smith, who put together 35 runs in the first three overs.

Ayub would then lose his wicket, bringing Hope into the match, who played one of the most memorable innings in CPL history.

Gudakesh Motie was again impressive, returning figures of 4-1-11-2 (Photo: CPLT20)

Hope’s innings included 17 boundaries and was supported by Kevlon Anderson, making his T20 debut, who would score 47.

Shimron Hetmyer’s late cameo would see the Amazon Warriors finish on 226-7.

Barbados Royals’ chase suffered an early blow as opener Rahkeem Cornwall departed in the third over, while Gudakesh Motie used his variations to dismiss Justin Greaves and Laurie Evans, to leave the Royals 42/3 with the run rate gradually increasing.

Once Rovman Powell was bowled by Imran Tahir the odds became stacked against the Royals, and they were unable to keep up with the required run rate despite a half century from Rivaldo Clarke, finishing on 138-6 and losing by 88 runs.

The result means that the Royals have not qualified for the CPL playoffs.

CPL moves to the playoff stages next week as Guyana Amazon Warriors face Trinbago Knight Riders in Qualifier One, while Saint Lucia Kings take on Jamaica Tallawahs in the Eliminator. (CPL)