Pooran’s spectacular ton & bowlers’ brilliance helps TKR seal a remarkable 74-run victory over GAW | GAW vs TKR Match Report

TKR 211/5 [Nicholas Pooran 101(59), Keacy Carty 27(13); Shamar Joseph 3/50 in 4 Overs] beat GAW 137/10 in 18.5 Overs [Rahmanullah Gurbaz 36(22); Terrance Hinds 3/17 in 4 Overs, Waqar Salamkheil 3/26 in 4 Overs] by 74 runs

In their final league stage game, the Trinbago Knight Riders clashed against the Guyana Amazon Warriors on the Warriors’ home turf. This game marked to be a crucial one for TKR with a chance for them to seal a top 2 position moving into the knockouts. After a terrific win over BR in their previous game, TKR came into this game with confidence and an intent to finish their league stage on a high. They aimed to put on an all-round strong team performance and pick up this crucial victory over GAW. The fans were thrilled and delighted to watch their favourite stars and were ready to cheer them at their fullest.

TKR started their defense strongly with young Nathan Edward picking up a wicket in his very first over. This provided TKR with the much needed momentum as they aimed to pick more power play wickets and put the pressure on GAW. However, Gurbaz and Shai Hope stitched a strong partnership to put the pressure back on TKR. The bowlers needed to break this partnership and Akeal Hosein delivered the crucial wicket of Shai Hope. The tables completely turned after this wicket as Waqar Salamkheil and Terrance Hinds delivered two back-to-back double wicket overs, turning the tide into TKR’s favour completely. GAW kept collapsing and were bundled out for 137. The brilliance of TKR’s bowling effort helped them seal this important victory and must be a big confidence booster for them. An all-round team performance coupled with individual brilliances have ensured TKR have been on the right path and now just a few wins away from the ultimate glory.