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The Guyana Amazon Warriors pulled off a thrilling three-wicket victory over Trinbago Knight Riders with just one ball remaining. Dwaine Pretorius played the hero with an unbeaten 26 that included crucial sixes off both Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard. Pollard had earlier smashed 54 off just 18 deliveries to set up a competitive total of 167/5 for the Knight Riders. The win came in front of a home crowd in Providence as both teams battled for playoff qualification in the Caribbean Premier League.

Key Points: Pretorius 26* Powers Warriors to Nail-Biting CPL Win Over Knight Riders

  • Pretorius hit consecutive sixes off Andre Russell in 18th over
  • Kieron Pollard blasted 54 off 18 balls for Knight Riders
  • Shai Hope scored 53 in Warriors chase
  • Victory secured with one ball remaining in final over thriller
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CPL: Pretorius' unbeaten 26 powers Warriors to nail-biting win over Knight Riders

Dwaine Pretorius smashes unbeaten 26 including final-over six off Pollard to seal thrilling 3-wicket Warriors victory with one ball remaining in CPL thriller.

"Pretorius was named the player of the match for his unbeaten 26 that included a towering and crucial six off Kieron Pollard - CPL Website"

Tarouba, September 7

Game 23 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) saw Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Trinbago Knight Riders by three wickets with one ball remaining, as per the CPL website.

It was another last-over thriller in Providence as both sides looked to secure qualification for the playoffs. In the end, the teams could barely be separated, but Dwaine Pretorious and Gudakesh Motie scored the nine runs needed off the final over to secure the win for the Warriors in front of their home crowd.

Pretorious was named the player of the match for his unbeaten 26 that included a towering and crucial six off Kieron Pollard in the final over after slamming consecutive maximums off Andre Russell at the end of the 18th over to tilt the match towards the Warriors. The all-rounder also claimed 1/26 with the ball to cap off a clutch performance.

Imran Tahir won the toss and elected to field first, the Warriors using a total of seven bowlers in their twenty overs as they sought to restrict the Knight Riders' firepower.

Kieron Pollard could not be contained, though, blasting 54 off 18 deliveries with five fours and five sixes. Critical runs that saw a total of 167/5 to set up a tantalising Warriors chase.

Shai Hope (53) notched another fifty in a fruitful partnership with Shimron Hetmyer (49) before Sunil Narine removed both in quick succession to keep the Knight Riders' hopes alive, but Pretorius' cameo with the bat proved the difference in the end.

- ANI

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Priya S
Pollard's 54 off 18 was insane hitting! But cricket is a team game and Warriors held their nerve better. These close finishes make CPL so exciting to watch.
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Sarah B
As someone new to cricket, these last-over finishes are what got me hooked! The tension is unbelievable. Pretorius deserves all the praise for that performance.
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Arjun K
Russell and Pollard going for runs in death overs is becoming a pattern. Knight Riders need to work on their death bowling if they want to qualify. Still, fantastic match!
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Meera T
Shai Hope and Hetmyer set the platform beautifully. Their partnership was crucial before Pretorius finished it off. Proper team effort this! 🇬🇾
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David E
The quality of cricket in CPL keeps improving every year. These matches are as good as any T20 league in the world. More power to West Indies cricket!

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