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Result · Caribbean Premier League

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua And Barbuda Falcons

Venue par · 203Chase success · 59%POTM · Imran Tahir

Match preview & overview

Warriors cruise to 83-run win as Falcons fold for 128

Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Antigua And Barbuda Falcons by 83 runs in the Caribbean Premier League on 22 August 2025 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound. The Warriors batted first after winning the toss, posted 211/3, and then bowled the Falcons out for 128 in the chase. Imran Tahir was named Player of the Match for his contribution to a bowling effort that was especially destructive through the middle overs. The result extended Guyana's head-to-head lead over Antigua to 3-1 across four meetings.

The Warriors' innings was built methodically. A measured powerplay of 36/1 gave way to 88 runs for 1 wicket in the middle phase, before a remarkable death-overs burst of 87 from the final four overs pushed the total well beyond the venue's average of 203. The Falcons' reply started encouragingly: 77 runs from the powerplay, including from aggressive stroke play, suggested a contest. The middle overs ended it. Six wickets fell for 51 runs between overs 7 and 16, and the Falcons' death overs yielded nothing, losing their final wicket before the 20th over was complete.

Pitch report & venue insights

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound70-match sample

Aggregate conditions from 2006–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.

70

T20 matches hosted

203

Avg 1st-innings score

193

Avg 2nd-innings score

59%

Chase success rate

34

Avg powerplay runs

66%

Toss-field rate

Key talking points

Moments the match hinged on

5 angles

Headline angle

Warriors post 211/3, well above venue average

Guyana Amazon Warriors reached 211/3, comfortably clearing the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium's average first-innings score of 203 across 70 matches. Their death overs were particularly brutal: 87 runs from the final phase against an average of just 29 at this ground.

Angle 02

Falcons collapse in the middle overs despite bright start

Antigua And Barbuda Falcons got off to a lively start, scoring 77 in the powerplay despite losing 3 wickets. The chase unravelled entirely in overs 7 to 16, where they managed only 51 runs and lost 6 wickets, leaving them with an impossible ask heading into the death.

Angle 03

Imran Tahir named Player of the Match

Leg-spinner Imran Tahir took the Player of the Match award, underlining how decisive the Warriors' bowling was once the Falcons' chase stalled. His contribution came in the middle-overs collapse that effectively ended the contest before the 17th over.

Angle 04

Toss winner batted; venue data supports the decision

Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and elected to bat, a choice backed by the ground's numbers: 66% of toss winners at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium choose to field, yet the chase success rate sits at only 59%, meaning setting a target remains a viable route to victory here.

Angle 05

Warriors lead the head-to-head 3-1 across four meetings

This result extended Guyana's dominance in the rivalry. In their four meetings to date, the Warriors have won three, with only one Falcons victory on record. Three of those four fixtures have been played across the same pair of venues, Providence Stadium and Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Betting & analytical angles

Angles the data surfaced

Observations from the venue data, recent form and historical trends. Editorial context, not betting advice.

  • Top batter markets may be worth considering given the venue's high average first-innings score of 203 across 70 matches, which tends to produce substantial individual contributions.
  • Middle-overs wicket markets could be of interest: the Falcons lost 6 wickets for 51 runs in overs 7 to 16 in this match, and that phase has historically been where chases collapse at this ground.
  • Total runs lines are worth contextualising against the venue data: the average second-innings score here is 193, so a chase falling well short is not unusual when the target is above 200.
  • Given that 66% of toss winners at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium choose to field, toss-related markets may carry slightly less predictive weight than at venues with a clearer toss-to-win correlation.

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Frequently asked

Questions about Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua And Barbuda Falcons

Who won the CPL 2025 match between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Antigua And Barbuda Falcons?

Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 83 runs. They posted 211/3 batting first and bowled the Falcons out for 128 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, on 22 August 2025.

Who was Player of the Match in the Warriors vs Falcons CPL game on 22 August 2025?

Imran Tahir was named Player of the Match. The leg-spinner played a key role in dismantling the Falcons' chase after they had made a relatively bright powerplay start of 77 runs.

What is the head-to-head record between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Antigua And Barbuda Falcons?

Across four meetings, Guyana Amazon Warriors lead 3-1. The Falcons' only win came in 2025 at Providence Stadium. The Warriors have won by 27 runs, by 3 wickets, and by 83 runs in their three victories.

Where to watch CPL 2025 matches in the UK?

CPL fixtures are typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check your local listings for the specific match time, as Caribbean fixtures often fall in the evening local time, which can mean late-night or afternoon viewing depending on the UK schedule.

What is the average first-innings score at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium?

Across 70 T20 matches at the ground, the average first-innings score is 203 runs. The Warriors' total of 211/3 in this match sat above that average, which made the chase especially difficult for the Falcons.

How did Antigua And Barbuda Falcons' chase fall apart?

The Falcons started brightly, posting 77 runs in the powerplay despite losing 3 wickets. The chase collapsed in the middle phase: they scored only 51 runs from overs 7 to 16 while losing 6 wickets, leaving them well short heading into the death overs. They were eventually bowled out for 128, 83 runs short of the target.

Photo credits (3)
  • Imran Tahir — photo by Harrias, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
  • Sunil Narine — photo by Kolkata Knight Riders - Official, CC BY 3.0 · source
  • Chris Gayle — photo by Dannow at English Wikipedia, Public domain · source
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