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GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – SEPTEMBER 13: Player of the match, Quentin Sampson of Guyana Amazon Warriors collects his award after the Men’s 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match between Guyana Amazon Warriors v Saint Lucia Kings at Providence Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Georgetown, Guyana. (Photo by Ashley Allen – CPL T20\/CPL T20 via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In Game 29 of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), a highly anticipated matchup unfolded at Providence Stadium, featuring a rematch of last year\u2019s final between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Saint Lucia Kings.<\/p>\n

CPL reported that the match was a nail-biting, high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball. The Kings set a challenging target, and the Warriors faced a tense finish needing 12 runs off the final over.<\/p>\n

It was the Kings skipper, David Wiese, who bore the responsibility with the ball. Despite a miscued free hit\u2014a waist-high full toss that proved less than ideal\u2014Moeen Ali managed only a single to extra cover on the first ball of the over, maintaining the drama.<\/p>\n

The press release shared that tension escalated when a delay occurred due to a need to fix the stumps at the non-striker’s end. Shortly after, those same stumps were shattered by a fierce throw from substitute fielder Shadrack Descarte. The throw resulted in Moeen Ali being run out, short of his ground, further intensifying the contest.<\/p>\n

With four runs needed off the final ball, Dwaine Pretorius exemplified composure under pressure by hitting a six over long-on, sealing the Warriors’ victory by two wickets. This win secured their place in the playoffs and dashed the hopes of the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, who now miss out on advancing.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the game, Wiese won the toss and chose to bat first. The Kings’ innings got off to a rocky start when Tim Seifert, in good form, was caught off a top-edge slog sweep by Hassan Khan from Gudakesh Motie in just the second over. Johnson Charles then fell for a steady 16 off 16 balls, leaving the Kings at 27-2.<\/p>\n

However, Ackeem Auguste and Roston Chase steadied the innings, combining effectively to propel the Kings to a formidable total of 185\/4. Chase was particularly outstanding, finishing unbeaten on 90 off 55 balls, with five sixes and six fours. For the Warriors, Dwaine Pretorius was the most successful bowler, claiming 2\/36 in his four overs.<\/p>\n

In response, Quentin Sampson ignited the chase with a swift 76 off 39 balls, helping the Warriors stay competitive. Shai Hope also contributed a well-crafted 44 off 34 deliveries.<\/p>\n

The match ultimately reached a dramatic climax, with the Warriors pulling off a narrow victory on the final ball\u2014avenging their previous loss to the Kings and keeping their tournament hopes alive heading into the final week.<\/p>\n