CPL 2024: Russell, David blast TKR to victory over Warriors

Romario Shepherd of Guyana Amazon Warriors bats during the Men’s 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match between Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors at Queen’s Park Oval on September 18, 2024 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. (Photo by Ashley Allen – CPL T20/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

Earlier, Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius put on an unbroken 72 off 48 balls to lift Guyana Amazon Warriors to 148-7 in the mega clash. That total seemed far from reality when Knight Riders had Warriors wobbling at 76-7 after 12 overs.

However, Shepherd blasted 51* off 24 (3x4s, 4x6s) and Pretorius played the supporting role with 21 not out off 25 (2x4s) as Warriors went into the break with the momentum.

Warriors’ top-order folded meekly with opener Tim Robinson with 34 off 28 (4x4s) and Ali 11 off 11 (1×4) being the other players into double-figures.

Kevin Sinclair (9), Shai Hope (5), Shimron Hetmyer (7), Paul (3) and Motie (5) were all dismissed cheaply.

Left-arm spinner Waqar Salamkheil took 2-19, Sunil Narine 2-24, Akeal Hosein 1-20 and Dwayne Bravo 1-41.

The Warriors now head home for their remaining five matches.

They play bottom-of-the-table St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots on Friday (September 20) from 19:00h.

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