The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 served up another tense finish in Providence as the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons edged past the Guyana Amazon Warriors by 4 wickets. What looked like a straightforward chase turned into a nerve-racking battle before the Falcons crossed the line with just 5 balls left.
Guyana’s Batting Struggles
The Warriors never got going with the bat. Despite some attacking intent from Shai Hope (26 off 14), wickets kept falling at regular intervals.
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Moeen Ali (10 off 15) and Ben McDermott (14 off 15) gave brief starts but failed to push ahead.
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Skipper Imran Tahir was left stranded at the end with 3 not out as Guyana folded for just 99 runs in 18.1 overs.
The real damage was done by Jayden Seales, who bowled with accuracy and aggression to claim 4 wickets for 15 runs.
Falcons’ Chase Under Pressure
Chasing 100 looked simple on paper, but the Falcons stumbled early.
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They slipped to 36/5, with Imran Tahir (2/27) and Moeen Ali (2/10) creating serious pressure.
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Senior players like Shakib Al Hasan and Shamar Springer failed to make an impact.
But opener Amir Jangoo showed calmness under fire, playing a patient match-winning knock of 51 not out off 57 balls. He got support from *Fabian Allen (15 off 14)**, and together they guided the Falcons home at 103/6 in 19.1 overs.
Key Performances
| Player | Team | Contribution |
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| Jayden Seales | Falcons | 4/15 – Match-winning bowling |
| Amir Jangoo | Falcons | 51* (57) – Anchored the chase |
| Usama Mir | Falcons | 3/17 – Broke Guyana’s middle order |
| Moeen Ali | Warriors | 2/10 – Tight spell |
| Shai Hope | Warriors | 26 (14) – Top scorer for Guyana |
Scorecard Snapshot
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
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| Guyana Amazon Warriors | 99 all out | 18.1 | Fell short with the bat |
| Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | 103/6 | 19.1 | Won by 4 wickets |
Player of the Match
Jayden Seales deservedly took the honors for his fiery spell of 4/15, dismantling Guyana’s top and middle order.
Conclusion
The Falcons showed grit to secure a much-needed win, keeping their CPL 2025 playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, the Warriors will need to regroup quickly as their batting inconsistencies continue to hurt their campaign.
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