Shakib Al Hasan’s lean run in the Caribbean Premier League continues, with another forgettable outing for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Bowling just two overs for 16 runs and scoring only 8 with the bat, his performance mirrored the team’s collapse in a one-sided contest against the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Playing at the Vivian Richards Stadium, Guyana posted a towering total of 211 runs. After losing opener Ben McDermott early for 9, the innings shifted gears dramatically. Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer stitched together a blistering 147-run stand in just 9.2 overs, turning the match on its head.
Hope smashed 82 off 54 balls, laced with 6 boundaries and 5 sixes. Hetmyer added fireworks of his own, hammering 65 off just 26 deliveries with 5 fours and 5 sixes. Romario Shepherd’s late cameo of 25 from 8 balls added the finishing touch to Guyana’s dominance.
In reply, Antigua’s chase crumbled under the spin wizardry of Imran Tahir, who claimed a dazzling five-wicket haul. The Falcons folded for a mere 128, handing Guyana a thumping 83-run victory.
For Shakib, the numbers tell a sobering story. As the tournament rolls on, the pressure mounts for the star all-rounder to rediscover his rhythm.
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