CPL Match 16: Trinbago Knight Riders beat Guyana Amazon Warriors to continue their winning streak

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Trinbago Knight Riders continued their winning streak as they defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors by a convincing manner in the 16th match of CPL played at Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad on Thursday.

Knight Riders captain Kieron Pollard won the toss and decided to field first. Playing his first match of this tournament, Sikander Raza created an impact right away getting the breakthrough dismissing Brandon King. In the next over, Khary Pierre got rid of Hemraj making life tough for Amazon Warriors.

Pierre struck again by dismissing the dangerous Nicolas Pooran to leave Warriors struggling at 12 for 3. The experienced Ross Taylor and Shimron Hetymer steadied the innings putting pressure on Knight Riders bowlers. At the end of six overs, Guyana Amazon Warriors posted 39 for 3.

With Ross Taylor looking good, Tim Seifert produced a brilliant run-out to break the partnership. Knight Riders bowlers kept picking wickets at regular intervals. Keemo Paul showed some hitting skills by remaining not out on 28 off 26 balls. It was a great bowling effort by Knight Riders to restrict Guyana to just 112 for 7 in 20 overs.

Chasing 113 runs to win, Lendl Simmons and Webster got off to a steady start with positive stroke play. Imran Tahir got the breakthrough dismissing Simmons and then Colin Munro for 0. At the end of six overs, Knight Riders scored 34 for 2.

Chris Green got the wicket of Webster to leave Knight Riders in trouble at 52 for 3. Darren Bravo showed his experience while Seifert played with positive intent taking Warriors bowlers. Both added unbeaten 63 runs for the 4th wicket to help Knight Riders register a comfortable 7 wicket win with 10 balls to spare.

Knight Riders have performed brilliantly so far winning all five matches. Kieron Pollard led side defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors in the opening match of the tournament played on 18th August.

For his 3 for 18 in his 4 overs, Khary Pierre was awarded the man of the match. The teams now again shift to Brian Lara Cricket Academy Ground, Trinidad from 29th August.

Trinbago Knight Riders 115 for 3 in 18.2 overs ( Tim Seifert 39*, Webster 27, Imran Tahir 2/25) beat Guyana Amazon Warriors 112 for 7 in 20 overs ( Keemo Paul 28*, Ross Taylor 26, Khary Pierre 3/18) by 7 wickets.

 Knight Riders win 5th straight match | Loop News

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