Guyana Amazon Warriors Beat Hobart Hurricanes in Spin-Dominated GSL Thriller

Guyana Amazon Warriors Overcome Hobart Hurricanes in GSL Thriller – Chase Completed in 16 Overs

PROVIDENCE STADIUM, GUYANA — July 16, 2025 — In a high‑octane night encounter of the Global Super League (GSL), Guyana Amazon Warriors chased down a modest target of 126 with just seven balls to spare, defeating the Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets. The Warriors’ bowlers and middle order delivered under pressure in front of a lively home crowd.

Hurricanes Bat First and Collapse Under Spin

Electing to bat after winning the toss, the Hobart Hurricanes began strongly. Captain Ben McDermott blazed a rapid 21 off 9 balls, reaching a blistering strike rate of 233 before falling to Dwaine Pretorius. Early wickets fell quickly, with batsmen Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Jake Doran departing cheaply inside the powerplay overs

Despite some resistance from Macalister Wright (16 off 15) and Nikhil Chaudhary (21 off 14), the Hurricanes couldn’t build partnerships. Mohammad Nabi, Odean Smith, and Fabian Allen chipped in with scores in the teens, but consistency was lacking

The Warriors' spinners—especially Gudakesh Motie—did significant damage. Motie claimed three wickets for just nine runs in his 3.1 overs at an astonishing economy of 2.84. Imran Tahir and Moeen Ali shared four more scalps, bowled out the Hurricanes for 125 all out in just 16.1 overs

Warriors Chase and Narrow Victory

Chasing 126, Guyana Amazon Warriors started steadily. The openers faltered early, with Johnson Charles and Evin Lewis falling cheaply. Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided brief resistance before his dismissal.

The game changed when Shimron Hetmyer exploded with an entertaining 39 off just 10 deliveries—clustered with sixes at a strike rate of 390—a youthful innings that turned momentum in Guyana's favor. Moeen Ali then joined with a solid cameo of 16 off 25, anchoring the chase as partnerships formed at crucial junctures

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Warriors reached the target with 128/6 in 16.3 overs, sealing a tense four‑wicket win

Player of the Match: Gudakesh Motie

Gudakesh Motie deservedly earned Player of the Match honors. His three wickets at minimal cost—and crucial breakthroughs—derailed the Hurricanes’ momentum and set the tone for the Warriors’ successful chase .

In addition, Imran Tahir and Moeen Ali each chipped in with vital wickets, while Hetmyer’s explosive knock stood out in the chase—making him a key contributor in Guyana’s middle order effort

Tactical Insights

• Spin dominance: Motie and Tahir bowled wonderful lines, cramping the Hurricanes and exploiting their struggle against quality spin.
• Explosive batting: Hetmyer’s power hit shifted the chase from cautious pacing to intent aggression.
• Partnership resilience: Despite early setbacks, partnership building between Hetmyer and Moeen Ali helped steady the chase.

Key Stats at a Glance

Team	Score	Overs	Key Performers
Hobart Hurricanes	125 all out	16.1	Motie (3/9), Tahir, Ali
Guyana Warriors (Chase)	128/6	16.3	Hetmyer 39*, Ali 16*, others

• Hurricanes: McDermott 21 (9), Chaudhary 21 (14), Allen 28 (20).
• Warriors: Hetmyer 39* (10), Ali 16* (25).
• Bowling Highlights: Motie 3–9, Tahir 2–35, Ali 2–17

Tournament Implications

With this win, Guyana Amazon Warriors improve their record to two wins in three matches, boosting their chances in the round-robin standings. The Hobart Hurricanes, meanwhile, remain with just one win and two losses—needing momentum to secure a playoff berth in this tightly contested Global Super League season

Final Thoughts

Guyana’s victory was built on a textbook display of spin bowling and middle-order firepower. Gudakesh Motie's exceptional spell and Shimron Hetmyer's blaze in the chase combined to outclass a Hurricanes side that had started strong but lost cohesion under pressure.

The Warriors underlined their credentials in front of home fans at Providence Stadium and made a strong push in the GSL standings. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes will need to rediscover their rhythm if they hope to bounce back in the tournament.

Summary

• Result: Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Hobart Hurricanes by 4 wickets
• Key Moments: Spin success, Hetmyer’s quickfire 39, disciplined recovery
• Player of the Match: Gudakesh Motie