Warriors stay in hunt for semi-final spot with thrilling win over Tallawahs

Guyana Amazon Warriors captain Shimron Hetmyer is ecstatic with the win (Picture by Ashley Allen courtesy CPLT20/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

Guyana Amazon Warriors got off to a winning start on their home leg of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with a thrilling victory over the Jamaica Tallawahs last night at the Providence National Stadium.

 The Tallawahs won the toss and opted to field first and but for the final three overs of the Amazon Warriors innings that seemed like an inspired decision.

 Restricting the Amazon Warriors to 104/7 after 17 overs the Tallawahs looked in full control but Odean Smith and Keemo Paul added 74 from 27 balls to guide the Amazon Warriors to a magnificent 178/8.