THE Guyana Select X1 snatched a thrilling super over victory against the Guyana Amazon Warriors yesterday in the second warm-up game at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, ahead of the Hero CPL, set to start this weekend.
After the scores were tied at 123 at the end of both innings, the Guyana Select X1 scored 15-1 from their over and then restricted the tourists to 10-1, to clinch victory.
Batting first the Guyana Amazon Warriors struggled against a disciplined bowling unit, and were eventually restricted to 123 -8, with Keemo Paul hitting a quick-fire 36 at the back end of the innings. Pakistani middle-order batsman Babar Azam (29) and Assad Fudadin (20), were the two other meaningful contributors.
Romario Shepherd claimed (2-30), while there was a wicket apiece for Eon Hooper, Sherfane Rutherford and Anthony Adams.
In reply the Guyana Select X1 reached 123-8. Anthony Bramble made a fighting unbeaten 37 (2×4, 2×6). He received support from Rajendra Chandrika (23), Leon Johnson (19) and Tavin Imlach (17).
Fast bowler Mohammed Ali-Khan created the early trouble, claiming 4-23. Left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul (2-17) and Paul (1-8), were the other two successful bowlers.
The third and final game is set for today from 11:00hrs.
Guyana Select XI reads: Leon Johnson (c), Robin Bacchus, Rajendra Chandrika, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Tevin Imlach, Sherfane Rutherford, Anthony Bramble, Anthony Adams, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Paul Wintz and Eon Hooper.