Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals, Qualifier 2 - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

So Guyana Amazon Warriors brush aside the Royals in this eliminator to set up another clash with St. Lucia Kings. All eyes on Sunday night for that big final now! Join us for that one, bye for now.

Imran Tahir: I always smile, no matter what happens. We bowled really well in the powerplay, we knew there would be some dew later so wanted to bowl first although we haven't been chasing well. Really proud of the boys for how we fought back. (On Moeen Ali) We signed him as an opener but never found the right combination. I'm really happy with the way he came and he showed his experience after we gave him that role. Gurbaz played well as well, took down their bowlers. I think the crowd has been the difference, I want to thank every Guyanese person from the world and all those who came here to support us. Everytime we come here, we get goosebumps. (On final) We always ready, we didn't play very good cricket the last time around. Looking forward to a good battle against St.Lucia. It will be a great game for all those who love and watch cricket.

Rovman Powell: I think we lost wickets at crucial intervals and that's why we struggled. We struggled as individuals and we struggled as a team here in Guyana. We need to take the learnings from this and write a better script next year. (On 2026 final being in Barbados)I think it would mean a lot, 2026 is a long way away. The focus is now on next year, and we are happy to see the CPL being played all over the Caribbean. I think Quinton played superbly throughout the season, Miller finished the competition strong. Our overseas bowlers were also really good. Naveen and Theekshana, the way they have bowled they provided us with a lot of control throughout the tournament.

Moeen Ali | Player of the Match: Got a bit lucky with bowling with those full tosses. But have been doing a job for the team, this is an amazing place to play. Love the support that I'm getting. I told Imran (Tahir) that you should let me open, I have been doing that in domestic and that's something I could benefit the team with my experience. I just wanted to score as many runs as possible, but my situation was just to knock it around as Gurbaz scored the big shots. I suggested that I should open the batting, I felt it would be the best for the team.

22:34 Local Time, 02:34 GMT, 08:04 IST: Guyana Amazon Warriors are through to the final. The table toppers of the season have chased a target of 149 on a canter, winning with almost six overs to spare. The target was always feeling under par, and that proved true when Guyana bossed the powerplay. Gurbaz took down his countryman Naveen-ul-Haq for an 18-run over, before he holed out against Theekshana. His replacement Shai Hope though started with two fours and a six against Holder to end the powerplay at 72/1. Moeen Ali joined in post the powerplay with a couple of sixes of his own, as GAW were well ahead of the asking rate. Hope continued to play his shots as he got a 26-ball fifty, but he couldn't add the finishing touches as he was dismissed with two runs still needed. Moeen Ali then scored the winning runs to get the defending champions to another final. Back shortly for the presentations.

Simmonds to Moeen Ali, 1 run, all over! On a length on leg stump, clipped towards deep square leg. Guyana Amazon Warriors win by 8 wickets, they will play St Lucia in the finals!

Simmonds to Hetmyer, 1 run, pitched up delivery on middle, Hetmyer hoists it straight down the ground. To the right of mid-off and lands safe, single taken

Shimron Hetmyer, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Simmonds to Shai Hope, out Bowled!! Shai Hope can't provide the finishing touch here! A superb yorker from Ramon Simmonds that angled across onto middle and leg. Hope tried to block it out but missed. The stumps are a mess. GAW will need Hetmyer to finish this one now... Shai Hope b Simmonds 56(33) [4s-6 6s-2]

Simmonds to Shai Hope, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Obed McCoy to Moeen Ali, 2 runs, full on the boots, clipped away towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. Just 2 more runs needed now!

Obed McCoy to Moeen Ali, FOUR, slower wide delivery from McCoy. Moeen Ali hangs out his bat and punches this perfectly between extra cover and mid-off

Obed McCoy to Shai Hope, 1 run, back of length angling in towards off, punched square of the wicket

Obed McCoy to Shai Hope, no run, slower full delivery, pushed towards covers

Obed McCoy to Moeen Ali, 1 run, short ball outside off, pulled towards deep mid-wicket

Obed McCoy to Shai Hope, 1 run, short ball outside off, pulled into the ground towards deep mid-wicket

Obed McCoy to Shai Hope, wide, short ball, goes over the head of Shai Hope as he ducks under

Obed McCoy [1.0-0-9-0] is back into the attack

Simmonds to Shai Hope, 1 run, full on off stump, Hope with a push and run towards covers

Simmonds to Moeen Ali, 1 run, fuller delivery angling onto leg, Moeen slams it towards long-on. Couple of bounces to the fielder