Guyana Amazon Warriors registered a comprehensive 46-run win over Jamaica Tallawahs after defending a target of 170 runs in St kitts on Sunday. The Jamaican team suffered a major batting collapse during the course and was bowled out for 123 in the final over.
The Tallawahs didn’t have a great start to the chase as they lost Kennar Lewis early when the team score read 22 but Kirk McKenzie and Haider Ali tried to provide some resistance to the side as the two batsmen scored 41 runs for the second wicket.
Ali departed for 16 off 18 and his wicket broke the shackles Jamaica began to lose wickets at regular intervals and were soon left tottering at 101/7 to eventually get bundled out.
Odean Smith and Gudakesh Motie picked up three wickets apiece as the Guyana side dominated the Tallawahs thoroughly.
Earlier, the Amazon Warriors also lost some wickets at the early stage of the game but Nicholas Pooran held the innings from one end and struck 75* off 39 that included seven maximums and four fours to take his side to 169/6 in 20 overs.
Pooran later talked about his knock and said that this was the right time to take the responsibility on himself and be among runs.
“I know I was due and there was no better opportunity for me. I was looking forward to a big score today. (On rotating his bowlers) It was just about assessing really fast. I batted a little while there so I understood the surface. I knew it would be difficult with the new ball, but for the spinners it was easier,” he said after the match.
The two sides will now meet each other on Monday at the same venue.