Evin Lewis and Ambati Rayudu show fighting spirit in St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs. Guyana Amazon Warriors clash

The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and Guyana Amazon Warriors played a thrilling match at Werner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts on August 24, 2023. The Patriots, led by Evin Lewis, put up a fighting spirit but failed to turn the match in their favour.

Lewis and Ambati Rayudu were the stars for the Patriots with the bat. Lewis scored 48 off 24 balls, while Rayudu made 32 off 24 balls. The duo contributed to an essential partnership for the third wicket to help the Patriots recover from a slow start.

The Warriors who were put into the bat first after fiat given by the St Kitts, they posted a mammoth total of 197 for 7 in their 20 overs with their top-order amassing the runs at will. In reply, St Kitts got off to a poor start by losing opener Andre Fletcher for 1 in early succession.

However, Rayudu and Lewis tried to steady the ship with their handful contribution of 32 and 48 respectively.
Motie then took charge on behalf of the Warriors and dismissed Lewis and Rayudu to put the pressure back on the St Kitts. Motie took the winning scalp of 4/29. The win takes the Warriors to the top of the CPL table, while the Patriots remain in third place.

Here are the key takeaways from the match:

Evin Lewis and Ambati Rayudu showed their class with the bat for the Patriots.

The Warriors bowlers fought back in the middle overs but the Patriots kept their hopes alive with a late flourish.

Gudakesh Motie was the star for the Warriors with the ball who took the key scalp of 4/29.

The Warriors bowlers defended their total well to secure a narrow victory.

The next match of the CPL will be played on August 26, 2023, between the Tribago Knight Riders and the Jamaica Tallawahs.