In the first ODI of the three-match series, West Indies stormed to an eight-wicket victory over England under th??e DLS method at the Sir Vivian? Richards Stadium, Antigua.

West Indies restricts England for 209

Put in to bat first, England faced steady early losses and were bowled out for 209 in 45.1 overs. West Indies bowlers kept the pressure on from the outset, with Gudakesh Motie leading the charge. Motie’s left-arm spin dismantled England’s batting lineup, as he claimed a remarkable 4 wickets for 41 runs in his 10 overs. His breakthroughs were complemented by impressive pace bowling from Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph, each grabbing two wickets. Seales was particularly economic?al, conceding only 22 runs in his 8 overs, while Joseph’s aggressive spell yielded 2 wickets for 46 runs. Matthew Forde, bowling with consistent accuracy, claimed two scalps for 48 runs.

Despite some promising starts, England’s batsmen struggled to convert into big scores. Philip Salt (18), Will Jacks (19) and Jordan Cox (17) all looked in control but failed to capitalize. England’s innings was propped up by Liam Livingstone, who top-scored with 48 off 49 balls, including three fours and two sixes, providing a much-needed boost in the middle order. Sam Curran added 37 off 56 balls, helping push the total above 200. The Three Lions lost wickets at regular intervals, leaving West Indies a manageable target.

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Evin Lewis and Brandon King gave West Indies a solid start

The West Indies innings started on a positive note, with opener Brandon King providing a stable start, scoring 30 off 56 deliveries. However, it was Evin Lewis who stole the show, launching a blistering assault on the England bowlers. Lewis smashed an aggressive 94 off just 69 balls, including five fours and an astonishing eight sixes. His knock kept the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace and brought West Indies within sight of victory. Keacy Carty supported Lewis with an unbeaten 19 off 20 balls, and Shai Hope added an unbeaten 6 as West Indies reached 157/2 in 25.5 overs before the rain arrived.

England’s bowling attack, led by Jofra Arch??er and Adil Rashid, struggled to make breakthroughs. Rashid managed a solitary wicket, conceding 50 runs in his 7 overs, while Liam Livingstone took one wicket fo??r 32 runs. England’s bowlers were unable to stem the flow of runs as West Indies cruised towards victory.

Player of the Match

Gudakesh Motie was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance, which set the stage for West Indies’ win. The second ODI is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, at the same venue, where England will look to bounce back and level the series.

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The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 continued with an exciting clash between Saint Lucia Kings and Guyana Amazon Warriors at the Daren Samm?y National Cricket Stadium in Saint Lucia. The match, held on Saturday, saw the Warriors emerge victorious by six wickets, solidifying their status as a formidable team? in the tournament.

Guyana Amazon Warriors bowls out Saint Lucia Kings for 100

The Warriors won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that would pay off handsomely. The Kings struggled to establish momentum in their innings, finishing at 100 runs for the loss of two wickets in 14.3 overs. The Kings’ batting lineup faced a challenging day, with only Matthew Forde managing to make ??a significant impact, scoring 31 runs off 21 balls, includ??ing three fours and two sixes.

Faf Du Plessis, the Kings’ captain, started the innings but could only muster six runs. Johnson Charles, the experienced West Indies batter, contributed 19 runs, while Ackeem Auguste added 10 runs. The middle order faltered, with Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Roston Chase and Tim Seifert all failing to co?nvert their starts in??to substantial scores.

The bowling attack of the Warriors was led by Gudakesh Motie, who was instrumental in dismantling the Kings’ batting order. He claimed three wickets for just 16 runs in 3.3 overs, earning him the Player of the Match award. Imran Tahir also shone with the ball,?? taking three wickets for 29 runs in his four overs, while Keemo Paul c?ontributed with two wickets.

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The Warriors chase the target with ease

Chasing a modest target of 101 runs, the Warriors began their innings with confidence. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the standout performer, smashing an explosive 47 runs off just 19 balls, which included an astonishing seven sixes. His aggressive batting set the tone for the chase, as he dominated the Kings’ bowling attack.

Tim Robinson provided solid support, scoring 33 runs off 20 balls, while Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer chipped in with 11 and 8 runs, respectively. The Warriors reached their target in just 10 overs, finishing at 101 for 4. The Kings’ bowlers struggled to contain the run flow, with Noor Ahmad being the only bright spot, taking three wickets for 22 r??u??ns in his four overs.

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The Guyana Amazon Warriors registered a nail-biting 3-wicket victory over Antigua and Barbuda in the second match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024. The match, held at the Sir Vivian Richard?s Stadium, Antigua, provided plenty of entertainment, with both teams showing flashes of brilliance in a closely contested game.

Antigua and Barbuda post competitive total

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Guyana Amazon Warriors faced a determined batting performance from Antigua and Barbuda. Despite losing early wickets, Fakhar Zaman (40 off 33 balls) and Kofi James (37 off 24 balls) steadied the ship for the home team. Zaman’s powerful shots, combined with James’ elegant stroke play, laid the foundation for a competitive total. Imad Wasim‘s late flourish of 40 runs off just 21 balls, featuring four boundaries and two sixes, pushed Antigua and Barbuda to a respectable score of 168/6 in their 20 overs.

The standout bowler for Guyana Amazon Warriors was Gudakesh Motie, who claimed 3 wickets for 25 runs in his four overs, breaking crucial partnerships and restricting Antigua and Barbuda from accelerating towards a bigger total. Dwaine Pretorius also chipped in with a wicket while maintaining a discipline??d line and length.

Guyana Amazon Warriors chase down target in tense finish

Chasing 169, the Guyana Amazon Warriors were off to a shaky start, losing opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 20 off 14 balls. However, Shai Hope anchored the innings with a well-compiled 41 off 34 balls, keeping the scoreboard ticking with his smart shot selection. Wickets fell at regular intervals, but a late surge from Romario Shepherd (32 off 16 balls) and Pretorius (20 off 10 balls) b?rought the Warriors back into the game.

As the match entered its final overs, tension escalated with Antigua and Barbuda applying pressure through disciplined bowling. Chris Green (2/32) and Wasim (2/28) kept the Warriors on edge with timely breakthroughs. However, it was Shepherd’s explosive batting, coupled with support from Pretorius and Shamar Joseph,?? that ultimately sealed the deal for Guyana Amazon Warriors. They chased down the target with three wickets in hand, finishing at 171/7 in 20 overs.

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Gudakesh Motie shines as Player of the Match

Motie’s all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award. His crucial wickets during Antigua and Barbuda’s innings helped contain their score, while his cameo of 6 runs off 4 balls, including a six, provided momentum at the back end of the chase.

The CPL 2024 continues to deliver thrilling contests, with this match being a fine example of the talent and competitive spirit in the tournament. Guyana Amazon Warriors will look to b?uild on this victory, while Antigua and Barbuda will seek to regroup and come back stronger in their next fixture.

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