Mohammad Rizwan Shines In St Kitts And Nevis Patriots’ Thrilling Win Over Guyana Amazon Warriors In CPL 2025

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots outclass Guyana Amazon Warriors in a pulsating CPL 2025 encounter, thanks to Mohammad Rizwan’s majestic 85 and a collective bowling effort under pressure.

Match 25 Recap – Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025

Match: St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors
Date: Monday, [insert date]
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Result: Patriots won by 5 runs
Player of the Match: Mohammad Rizwan – 85 (62)

Introduction

The Caribbean Premier League has a history of producing thrillers — and Match 25 of CPL 2025 was no exception. Under the Providence Stadium floodlights, it was a battle of nerves, skill, and composure as St Kitts & Nevis Patriots eked out a dramatic 5-run win over Guyana Amazon Warriors.

On a surface that held just enough for both batters and bowlers, Mohammad Rizwan’s masterful knock of 85 off 62 balls stood tall amidst the chaos. Defending a seemingly modest 149, the Patriots bowlers came together as a unit to strangle the Warriors’ chase and keep their playoff hopes alive.

Patriots Bat First: Rizwan Anchors in Lone Battle

After being put into bat by Guyana, the Patriots lost early wickets but found their savior in Mohammad Rizwan, who anchored, accelerated, and inspired a recovery that ultimately proved just enough.

Early Jitters

Andre Fletcher (7) tried to go aerial too early and mistimed a lofted shot to mid-off.
Kyle Mayers and Leniko Boucher both failed to get going, struggling against spin and falling in quick succession.

With the scoreboard reading 37/3, the Patriots were reeling, and Rizwan had no choice but to consolidate while ensuring the run rate didn’t dip below recovery.

Rizwan’s Calculated Knock: 85 Off 62

Under immense pressure, Rizwan showcased his hallmark blend of elegance and tactical awareness. He rotated the strike beautifully, found gaps with surgical precision, and punished every loose delivery.

His eight boundaries included pristine cover drives and flicks.
His three sixes came at vital moments — a wristy loft over long-on, a slog sweep, and a late cut over third man.
Rizwan’s temperament against spin was a masterclass in footwork and judgment.

What stood out was his ability to read the bowlers’ variations — particularly Imran Tahir, against whom he took singles, rotating the strike and refusing to take unnecessary risks.

🗣️ “The wicket needed someone to bat deep. I knew if I stayed till the end, we’d get close to 150,” Rizwan said after the match.

Middle & Late Partnerships

Rilee Rossouw (14 off 15) added a crucial 30-run partnership with Rizwan.
Jason Holder (7) played a short but important cameo.
Navin Bidaisee chipped in with a composed 22 off 21 balls, giving Rizwan some end-overs support.

Thanks to Rizwan’s anchor role and late acceleration, the Patriots closed at 149/6 — a total that looked 20 short, but eventually proved to be just enough.

Warriors’ Bowling: Balanced but Not Brutal

Hassan Khan: 2/21

The left-arm spinner bowled with flight, dip, and great accuracy. He dismissed both Mayers and Boucher in quick succession and kept the scoring in check during the powerplay.

Gudakesh Motie: 2/44

While he picked up wickets, his expensive second spell allowed Patriots to recover some momentum in the death overs.

Imran Tahir: 0/19 (4 overs)

Tahir may not have picked up wickets, but he was vintage in his control and economy. He gave away just 4.75 runs per over, choking the middle overs and making the batters earn every run.

Still, the Warriors would’ve hoped to restrict the Patriots to below 140 — a missed opportunity in hindsight.

The Chase Begins: Warriors Start Strong, Falter in the Middle

Openers Lay a Solid Platform

Ben McDermott started fluently with 21 off 18 balls.
Shai Hope, the ever-reliable No.3, played a steady knock of 31 off 27, laced with classy drives and smart placement.

The Warriors reached 50/1 in 6.5 overs, ahead of the rate and seemingly cruising.

Middle-Order Collapse

From 68/2, the innings unraveled swiftly:

Moeen Ali looked promising but edged one behind for 19.
Shimron Hetmyer, struggling for form, fell for 9 after a mistimed sweep.
Hassan Khan, Keemo Paul, and Romario Shepherd tried to resist but couldn’t form any meaningful partnership.

Despite a promising platform, the middle order failed to capitalize, and wickets fell at regular intervals — derailing the chase.

Patriots’ Bowlers: Heroes With the Ball

Naseem Shah – 2/29 (4 overs)

The young Pakistani pacer bowled with rhythm and pace, mixing length deliveries with yorkers and slower balls. He picked up the big wicket of Moeen Ali and returned to bowl a stellar 19th over — conceding just 6 runs and sealing the equation.

🔥 Naseem’s penultimate over turned the game.

Waqar Salamkheil – 2/28

The left-arm Afghan spinner was a revelation. He bowled with drift, flight, and turn — troubling right-handers with his angles and removing both Hope and McDermott at crucial stages.

Holder, Drakes & Bidaisee

Jason Holder: The veteran was once again miserly, returning 1/21 in his four overs.
Navin Bidaisee: Got the big wicket of Hetmyer and maintained control.
Dominic Drakes: Bowled only one over but got the dangerous Shepherd for 8.

Final Over Drama

Guyana required 13 off the final over with Quentin Sampson still at the crease. A six off the first ball brought tension, but:

Sampson tried another big hit and holed out.
Naseem Shah finished with two dot balls, sealing a memorable win for the Patriots.

Final Score: Guyana Amazon Warriors – 144/8
Result: Lost by 5 runs.

Full Scorecard Summary

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots – 149/6 (20 Overs)

Mohammad Rizwan – 85 (62)
Navin Bidaisee – 22 (21)
Rilee Rossouw – 14 (15)
Hassan Khan – 2/21
Gudakesh Motie – 2/44
Imran Tahir – 0/19

Guyana Amazon Warriors – 144/8 (20 Overs)

Shai Hope – 31 (27)
Ben McDermott – 21 (18)
Moeen Ali – 19 (15)
Naseem Shah – 2/29
Waqar Salamkheil – 2/28
Jason Holder – 1/21

Player of the Match: Mohammad Rizwan

Key Match Turning Points

Rizwan’s 85-run masterclass on a tricky pitch — top-notch rotation and acceleration.
Middle-order collapse for the Warriors after a decent start.
Salamkheil’s twin strikes to derail the momentum mid-chase.
Naseem Shah’s 19th over — ice-cold under pressure.
Lack of big partnerships — Warriors failed to stitch together more than a 40-run stand.

Tactical Breakdown

Patriots’ decision to bat deep and include extra spinners paid dividends.
Rizwan’s shot selection against spin was exemplary — minimized risk, maximized output.
Warriors’ poor shot selection and hurried middle overs cost them dearly.
Death bowling by Patriots — one of the best units in CPL 2025 so far.

What’s Next?

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have now bolstered their position on the CPL 2025 table and could build serious momentum with Rizwan finding form.
Guyana Amazon Warriors, on the other hand, will need to address middle-order fragility and bowl smarter in the death overs if they wish to secure a top-four finish.

Post-Match Reactions

Mohammad Rizwan:

“I enjoy challenges. Today was about batting smartly and trusting my process. I knew if we reached 150, our bowlers could do the job.”

Captain Jason Holder:

“Proud of the fight shown by the team. Rizwan was exceptional. The bowlers were disciplined. It’s a win that gives us belief.”

Guyana Skipper:

“We let it slip in the middle. Credit to St Kitts. We’ll bounce back stronger.”

A Classic CPL Nail-Biter

This match embodied everything that makes the Caribbean Premier League a cricketing spectacle — skill, suspense, star power, and last-over finishes. For the Patriots, it was about character, resilience, and one man standing tall under pressure — Mohammad Rizwan.

As the tournament heads toward its business end, such tight finishes only fuel the drama and the fight for playoff spots. One thing is certain: CPL 2025 is far from done serving drama.

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