Watch: Shamar Joseph’s magnificent direct hit leaves Rilee Rossouw short of the crease in CPL 2024

The Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots by a significant 30-run margin on September 21 in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 match number 21. The primary factor in the team’s victory was Shamar Joseph’s outstanding all-around performance.

Guyana Amazon Warriors batted first in the opening overs of the match, amassing a respectable 137/8 in the 20 overs given. Shimron Hetmyer, a left-hand batsman, struck a scorching 63 off just 33 balls, hammering four boundaries and five sixes. Hetmyer’s aggressive innings helped the Warriors secure a strong finish despite Ashmead Nedd’s outstanding 4/25 bowling stats for the Patriots.

Shamar Joseph had a brilliant moment that ended the Patriots’ innings as they attempted to chase 138

With the match on the line in the fifteenth over, Joseph delivered an incredible run-out. Joseph raced towards the ball as Evin Lewis dipped a shortish delivery towards the off-side. He grabbed it up with one hand and struck the striker directly, stopping Rilee Rossouw just outside of his crease.

Shamar with the one handed shot… BULLSEYE 🎯 that’s tonight’s Play of the Day. #CPL24 #GAWvSKNP #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #RepublicBank pic.twitter.com/k9Kjcevneo

— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 21, 2024

The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots dropped their eighth straight game

After the run-out, the Patriots collapsed, losing their final six wickets for a meagre 16 runs. In addition to taking three wickets for only nine runs in 2.3 overs, Joseph had an outstanding day with the ball in his hands as well.

Although Evin Lewis led the Patriots in scoring with 49 points off 46 balls, his teammates’ lack of cooperation ultimately proved to be their undoing. With Joseph leading the charge and Moeen Ali providing a cost-effective 2/9 spell, the Warriors’ bowling attack destroyed the Patriots for 107 in 18.3 overs.

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With this win, the Warriors moved up to the second position in the standings, while the Patriots dropped their eighth straight game in the competition. Hetmyer’s vital half-century earned him the Player of the Match honour.