PROVIDENCE STADIUM, Guyana [Peter Paul Media] — Following is a year-by year summary of the Guyana Amazon Warriors, one of the Caribbean Premier League’s founding teams:
2013 – Debut and First Final
> The Warriors entered the inaugural CPL with Martin Guptill and Sunil Narine as their star players.
> They made an immediate impact by reaching the final, but lost to the Jamaica Tallawahs.
> This strong debut established them as one of the league’s most competitive teams.
2014 – Another Final Appearance
> Under the leadership of Denesh Ramdin, the Warriors once again reached the final.
> Despite their consistency, they were defeated by the Barbados Tridents.
> Two seasons, two finals, but still no trophy.
2015 – Semi-Final Exit
> With Lendl Simmons and Brad Hodge in the lineup, the team performed well in the group stage.
> However, they lost in the semi-finals, breaking their run of consecutive final appearances.
2016 – Runners-Up Again
> The Warriors, powered by Sohail Tanvir and Chris Lynn, returned to the final.
> Once more, they fell short, this time against the Jamaica Tallawahs.
> The reputation of being “so close, yet so far” began to stick.
2017 – Fourth Final, Fourth Loss
> Led by Martin Guptill and later by Rayad Emrit, the Warriors battled their way to the final.
> They were defeated by the Trinbago Knight Riders, marking their fourth CPL final defeat.
2018 – Heartbreak at Providence
> The Warriors reached their fifth CPL final, this time playing in front of home fans at Providence.
> Despite a strong season featuring Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive batting, they lost to the Trinbago Knight Riders once again.
2019 – Dominant but Denied
> They advanced to their fifth CPL final in seven years, but were beaten by the Barbados Tridents.
> The loss after a perfect season was considered one of their toughest defeats.
2020 – Semi-Final Stage
> In a tournament disrupted by the pandemic, the Warriors reached the semi-finals.
> They were eliminated by the St. Lucia Zouks (now Kings).
2021 – Playoff Consistency
> Guyana made it to the semi-finals again but failed to reach the final.
> Their run continued to highlight both consistency and the struggle to win the big prize.
2022 – Close But Not Enough
> Another season where the Warriors fought hard but were stopped in the playoffs.
> The wait for a first CPL trophy grew even longer, testing both players and fans.
2023 – Champions at Last
> After a decade of near misses, the Warriors finally broke through.
> With Imran Tahir as captain, Shai Hope leading the batting, and Gudakesh Motie shining with the ball, Guyana defeated the Trinbago Knight Riders in the final at Providence Stadium.
> This victory was celebrated nationwide, ending their long quest for CPL glory.
2024 – Defending the Title
> Entering as defending champions for the first time, the Warriors carried momentum and confidence.
> Their performances have continued to keep them among the top franchises in the CPL.
2025 – Heartbreak at Providence
> Trinbago Knight Riders defeat the Amazon Warriors in a bitter defeat after what many see as a bad decision by the home captain to bat first after winning the toss.
> The win was Trinbago’s fifth title since 2013, the most in the CPL.
Updated 9/22 with 2025 details.
Peter Paul Media 