St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Loyalists have made a thumping start to CPL 2021. The two wins in as many matches. Half-centuries by Evin Lewis and Devon Thomas cleared the way for an eight-wicket win. Also, they gave an over to the Guyana Amazon Warriors on Saturday.
Also, after being set a target of an irrelevant 147. Team St Kitts openers began with a century stand and achieved. The target with over seven balls to save.
Selecting to bat first, was a destitute beginning for Guyana. They lost two wickets for just 19 runs. But Chanderpaul Hemraj held the post from one conclusion and scored 39.
Mohammad Hafeez
Whereas afterward in the innings, Mohammad Hafeez showed his best and scored 38 from just 31 balls. Dashing batsman Nicholas Pooran gave a vital boost to their innings. Also, towards the end, as she smashed 23 from fair 10 deliveries.
Having selected to bat first, the Warriors lost two wickets inside the PowerPlay. And Shoaib Malik soon after, slipping to 34 for 3 inside seven overs. Unbeaten opener Chanderpaul Hemraj ruled the 33-run stand. Shimron Hetmyer before this match also fell in quick succession. Also, leaving Warriors at 75 for 5 after 12 overs.
For Dominic Drake of St Kitts & Nevis Patriots. He was the wrecker in chief. He picked up three significant wickets for 26 runs in his four overs. Aussie Fawad Ahmed was equally effective as he returned with figures. It is 2/33 in his granted four overs.
Come to the chase, both Lewis and Thomas scored fast fifties. Also, to drive Guyana out of the match. And thread an opening wicket partnership of 113. Hafeez did not choose up a wicket and did not spill runs. He just gave away 18 runs in his quota of overs. While Imran Tahir returned with a total of 32/1.
Brief scores:
Guyana Amazon Warriors 146/8 in 20 overs
- Chanderpaul Hemraj 39
- Mohammad Hafeez 38
- Dominic Drakes 3-26
- Fawad Ahmed 2-33
Lost to St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 147/2 in 18.5 overs
- Evin Lewis 62
- Devon Thomas 55 by 8 wickets.
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