In the 8th match of the Caribbean Premier League, the Guyana Amazon Warriors beat the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 65 runs. With their dominating performance, GAW won the game comprehensively. However, the highlight of the game was former India batter Anbati Rayudu’s amazing batting performance.
Rayudu, who is playing for St. Kitts, got a chance to bat in the game as his team was struggling to chase a total of 198 runs. Rayudu, in his innings, scored 32 runs off 24 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes. During his innings, Rayudu became the first Indian batter to score a six in CPL history. He also became only the second Indian player to feature in the tournament. The video of his amazing stroke play went viral on social media.
Here is the video:
Ambati Rayudu's first six in CPL.
He becomes the first Indian player to hit a six in CPL.pic.twitter.com/4mTt8vu6Rk
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 26, 2023
Despite Rayudu’s amazing batting performance, St. Kitts failed to win the game. While chasing 198 runs, St. Kitts lost their two wickets for just 28 runs. However, Rayudu, along with skipper Evin Lewis, added 55 runs for the third wicket. However, they failed to finish the game, as Lewis was dismissed by Gudakesh Motie in the ninth over. Lewis, in his innings, scored 48 runs off 24 balls with the help of six sixes and a four.
St. Kitts failed against the spin duo of Motie and Tahir
After their departure, St. Kitts never looked into the game as they lost wickets at quick intervals. Eight out of 11 batters failed to cross the two-digit mark, and St. Kitts failed to win the game. Meanwhile, for GAW, Motie clinched four wickets by giving 29 runs in four overs. Apart from him, South African spinner Imran Tahir took two wickets.
This is St. Kitts’ second loss in four games. They are yet to register a victory in the ongoing season as their two games have been abandoned due to rain. Meanwhile, GAW is in third place with three points in two games. One of their games was also abandoned due to rain.
