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Gurbaz-Charles Heroics, Pretorius’ 3-Fer Power Guyana To Historic GSL 2025 Triumph

Poulomi Chakraborty

Imran Tahir in action (Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X)Imran Tahir in action (Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X)

Another nerve-wracking T20 tournament ended as cricket fans across the globe watched the thrilling final match of the Global Super League 2025 between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Rangpur Riders. Guyana Amazon Warriors continued their red-hot form, outclassing the Rangpur Riders to clinch the title with a 12-run win. With a display of all-round brilliance, Guyana maintained its dominance and lifted the much-anticipated trophy.

Let’s explore the key moments from the GSL 2025 final between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Rangpur Riders, played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

Charles-Gurbaz Forge Key Partnership As Riders’ Bowlers Struggle

While bowling first, the Rangpur Riders secured an early breakthrough as Khaled Ahmed dismissed Evin Lewis in just 5 runs. But the Warriors flipped the script depending on Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Johnson Charles’ outstanding partnership. Both smashed vital half-centuries, stitching together a game-changing 121-run stand that shifted the momentum firmly in Guyana’s favour.

After Lewis got retired hurt in the 15th over, scoring 67 runs in 48 deliveries, Shamsi sent Gurbaz back on 66 runs. As the Riders' bowlers gained control, Romario Shepherd’s blazing 28 runs off just 9 balls powered the Warriors to a formidable total of 196.

Hasan-Ahmed’s Resistance Fades As Guyana Bowlers Seal The Victory

Defending their total, Guyana’s bowlers set the tone early as Ibrahim Zadran departed for just 5. After that, Pretorius and Moeen Ali sent Soumya Sarkar and Kyle Mayers in successive overs. As the Riders were struggling, Saif Hasan and Iftikhar Ahmed stood tall with a 72-run partnership, aiming to turn the tide in their favor.

But in the 13th over, Imran Tahir and Gurbaz’s outstanding run out to Hasan shattered the Riders’ dream. Shortly after that, Pretorius dismissed Iftikhar Ahmed on 46 runs. Pretorius’s three wickets, combined with fiery spells from Tahir and Gudakesh Motie, held the Riders to 164, securing the trophy with a commanding 32-run victory.