GEORGETOWN, Guyana [Peter Paul Media] — The atmosphere at Providence Stadium was electric. Fans pouring in from all over the Caribbean, the buzz of expectations, and two determined teams—Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors—ready to battle it out for the Caribbean Premier League title.
This was CPL 2025’s grand finale, and stakes were high: honour, prestige, and a chance to be crowned champions.
Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and chose to bat first. There was confidence in their batting lineup; they knew setting a good total could pressure Trinbago. But early wickets and tight bowling from the Knight Riders shifted things.
The Warriors’ innings lacked the big momentum they hoped for. Key wickets fell at crucial times. Their top score came from Iftikhar Ahmed, who managed a gritty contribution of 30 runs.
On the bowling front, Saurabh Netravalkar stood out for the Knight Riders with figures of 3 for 25, and Akeal Hosein also impressed, taking 2 for 26. In the end, Guyana posted 130/8, a total seen as defendable but demanding disciplined bowling and pressure in the field.
A chase of 131 might seem straightforward, but finals are different. Trinbago knew they couldn’t take anything for granted. They approached the target with a mix of caution and aggression. Some early hiccups threatened momentum, but steady partnerships and strategic bowling changes kept them in control.
On their side, Alex Hales chipped in with a useful knock (26), helping maintain the required run rate. Hosein again showed his value when it mattered most, guiding the chase toward the finish. For the Warriors, bowlers like Imran Tahir, Dwaine Pretorius, and Shamar Joseph did well—Tahir picked up 3-wicket haul—but it wasn’t enough this time.
With boundary hits and smart running, Trinbago Knight Riders sealed the win with 3 wickets remaining, doing so around six overs before the full 20 overs (making it in 18 overs). The crowd roared, the players celebrated—they were champions once again. This was their fifth CPL title.
For Trinbago, this victory adds another chapter to their Cinderella story in CPL lore—a team that knows how to perform when it all matters. For the Amazon Warriors, it stings. The season had promise, but finals are unforgiving. They’ll look back on missed opportunities with those middle overs, the chances they could’ve seized, and the moments that slipped.
Fans, commentators, analysts—many spoke of disciplined bowling, the pressure moments, and how experience showed. Also noted were areas for improvement for Guyana, especially in rotating strike and putting partnerships together under pressure.
With this win, the Knight Riders set the bar for CPL excellence. The tournament continues to grow, and so do expectations from all teams. For next year, Warriors will be hungrier, other franchises will be sharpening their strategies, and fans will expect the same mix of drama, skill, and excitement.
Peter Paul Media 