Port of Spain: Shimron Hetmyer produced a record-equalling century as Guyana Amazon Warriors extended their unbeaten start to the 2026 Caribbean Premier League, defeating Trinbago Knight Riders by nine runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method at Queen’s Park Oval on Monday.Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 111 off just 43 balls, including eight fours and nine sixes, as the Warriors posted 185/5 in 16 overs after rain reduced the contest. Trinbago Knight Riders were set a revised target of 182 and finished on 172/7.

Hetmyer matches CPL fastest-century record

The left-hander reached his century in just 40 balls, equalling the record for the fastest hundred in CPL history.The innings was even more significant because it came in Hetmyer's 100th CPL appearance. He initially had to rebuild after the Warriors lost Glenn Phillips and Shai Hope early, but once play resumed following the rain interruption, he shifted gears dramatically.Hetmyer brought up his half-century from 27 balls before launching a late assault. He hit debutant Lahiru Kumara for 30 runs in the 13th over, while Romario Shepherd provided valuable support at the other end.The pair added 85 runs in the final four overs, allowing Guyana to reach 185 despite being reduced to 22/2 before the rain delay.

Rain changes the match

The game was originally scheduled as a 20-over contest but was reduced to 16 overs per side after a lengthy rain interruption.Guyana's early problems came from Trinbago's bowlers. Akeal Hosein dismissed Glenn Phillips, while Lahiru Kumara removed Shai Hope, leaving the Warriors in trouble before the weather intervened.The shortened format, however, appeared to work in Guyana's favour. Hetmyer took advantage of the limited overs and accelerated heavily in the second half of the innings.

Knight Riders start strongly but lose momentum

Chasing 182 under the revised DLS target, Trinbago Knight Riders made a promising start and reached 52/1 during the PowerPlay.Sunil Narine fell after a spectacular one-handed boundary catch by Glenn Phillips, while Mohammad Nabi subsequently dismissed Colin Munro. Nicholas Pooran briefly put the Warriors under pressure with an aggressive 43 off 24 balls, including seven boundaries and four sixes.Nabi then provided the decisive breakthrough by removing Pooran. The Knight Riders slipped from 52/1 to 68/5 in three overs, dramatically changing the course of the chase.

Nabi's three wickets prove decisive

Mohammad Nabi finished with 3/20 from three overs, breaking the middle-order resistance at crucial moments.Alex Hales kept Trinbago's hopes alive with a brisk 55 off 24 balls, including seven sixes. He was eventually dismissed by Shamar Joseph, leaving the Knight Riders needing a steep 40 runs from the final two overs.Joshua Da Silva and Dominic Drakes continued to attack, but Trinbago could not complete the chase. They finished on 172/7, handing Guyana a nine-run DLS victory.

Guyana remain unbeaten

The victory gives the Guyana Amazon Warriors four wins from four matches, keeping their perfect record intact. All four victories have come away from home, with the team now set to return to Guyana for the next phase of its campaign.For Trinbago Knight Riders, the defeat leaves them with two wins from seven matches, although they remain in contention for the playoffs.Hetmyer was named Player of the Match after one of the most explosive innings of the CPL seasonGuyana Amazon Warriors: 185/5 in 16 overs.

Set 269 to win after New Zealand posted 268 for 9, West Indies stumbled early, slipping to 123 for 4 as New Zealand's spin attack — led by Mitchell Santner, who came on in the 10th over — tightened its grip through the middle overs, conceding just 37 runs across 13 overs in tandem. The chase looked to be slipping away again when Jacob Duffy struck twice in two balls during the 45th over, leaving West Indies needing 21 off 32 balls with only two wickets in hand.

That's when Hetmyer took over. Having built a crucial 91-run stand with Sherfane Rutherford earlier in the innings, he responded to the late pressure by hitting Duffy for two sixes in the same over, effectively settling the match. He finished unbeaten on 69 off 64 balls, studded with two fours and four maximums, guiding West Indies home in 47.3 overs and earning the Player of the Match award — only the third time in his ODI career he's finished a successful chase not out. Rutherford's 61 off 58 balls, including five sixes, had earlier provided the platform that kept West Indies in the hunt.

New Zealand's total of 268 for 9 was built on a trio of contributing innings — Will Young made 56, Nick Kelly 64, and captain Tom Latham anchored the innings with a fluent 69, with the visitors adding 70 runs in the final Powerplay to push their total to the highest first-innings score of the series. Jayden Lennox and Duffy each finished with three wickets for New Zealand, while Alzarri Joseph and Vitel Lawes picked up two apiece in the chase.

Despite the defeat, New Zealand collected the series 3-2, extending their run to four consecutive bilateral ODI series wins over West Indies. For the hosts, the victory — arriving after the series was already lost — offers a timely confidence boost heading into their upcoming World Cup Qualifier campaign. Speaking after the match, Hetmyer said he'd stopped thinking about reaching a personal milestone partway through the innings and focused purely on seeing the team across the line, a mindset that's become something of a trademark for the 29-year-old finisher across his 59 ODI appearances since debuting in 2017.

The result provided a positive finish for the Caribbean side after a challenging series and highlighted the impact of experienced batter Shimron Hetmyer, whose unbeaten innings guided the team across the finish line.

Chasing 269, West Indies completed the target in 47.3 overs despite losing wickets at crucial intervals. Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 69 and was named Player of the Match for his composed knock under pressure.

Earlier, New Zealand recovered from a shaky start to post 268 for nine after being asked to bat.

The visitors suffered an early setback when Henry Nicholls was dismissed for 10 with only 16 runs on the board. However, opener Will Young and Nick Kelly steadied the innings with an important partnership that rebuilt momentum after the early breakthrough.

The pair added 86 runs for the second wicket and helped New Zealand regain control. Young went on to score 56, while Kelly contributed 64 as the visitors crossed the 100-run mark.

Even after both set batters departed, New Zealand continued to accumulate runs through the middle overs. Tom Latham played a significant role in maintaining the scoring rate and added a valuable 69-run innings. His contribution ensured the visitors remained on course for a competitive total.

Captain Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith added useful runs towards the end of the innings, helping New Zealand finish on 268/9 from their allotted 50 overs.

For West Indies, Alzarri Joseph and Vitel Lewis claimed two wickets each, while the remaining bowlers chipped in with timely breakthroughs.

The chase began positively for the home side.

Openers Alick Athanaze and Justin Greaves provided a solid foundation and added more than fifty runs before New Zealand struck back. Despite the promising start, West Indies soon lost wickets in quick succession and found themselves under pressure.

Keacy Carty and captain Shai Hope got starts but were unable to convert them into substantial scores. At one stage, the hosts were reduced to 123 for four, bringing New Zealand back into the contest.

The turning point came through a crucial partnership between Sherfane Rutherford and Shimron Hetmyer.

The duo counterattacked effectively and added 95 runs for the fifth wicket. Their stand not only repaired the innings but also shifted momentum firmly in West Indies' favour.

Rutherford played an aggressive knock of 61 before being stumped by Tom Latham off the bowling of Michael Bracewell. By then, however, the hosts had moved significantly closer to the target.

With Rutherford back in the pavilion, Hetmyer took responsibility for steering the chase. He paced his innings carefully, mixing caution with timely boundaries, and remained unbeaten until the winning runs were scored.

His 69 not out proved decisive as West Indies crossed the target with more than two overs remaining.

For New Zealand, Jacob Duffy and Jaden Lennox were the standout bowlers, taking three wickets each. Despite their efforts, the visitors were unable to defend the total in the closing stages.

Although West Indies celebrated victory in the final match, New Zealand finished the series with the overall honours after winning three of the five games. The visitors also collected individual awards, with Jaden Lennox being named Player of the Series for his consistent performances throughout the contest.

The result gives West Indies valuable confidence heading into upcoming international assignments, while New Zealand will be encouraged by securing a series win away from home despite the setback in the final fixture.

After being asked to bat first, West Indies appeared well placed at one stage but suffered a dramatic collapse. The hosts eventually finished on 140/9, losing six wickets for just 19 runs during the latter stages of the innings.

The collapse proved decisive as New Zealand chased down the target with relative comfort, reaching 141/4 and securing an important victory ahead of the final two matches.

West Indies' innings suffered an early setback when opener John Campbell was forced to retire hurt in the sixth over. While attempting a single, Campbell appeared to suffer a hamstring injury and had to leave the field with assistance, disrupting the home side's momentum.

Despite the setback, Casey Carty and Shimron Hetmyer rebuilt the innings impressively. The pair steadied the batting effort and guided West Indies to 121/3, putting the hosts in a strong position to post a competitive total.

However, the turning point arrived when New Zealand's spinners tightened their grip on the contest.

Captain Michael Bracewell first trapped Carty leg-before wicket, breaking a crucial partnership. In the following over, Hetmyer attempted to accelerate the scoring but was caught in the deep while trying to clear the boundary.

From that point onward, the innings unraveled rapidly.

Jaden Lennox once again emerged as New Zealand's standout bowler. The spinner, who had claimed a five-wicket haul in the previous match, followed it up with figures of 4/52. His spell dismantled the lower middle order and helped trigger the collapse that left West Indies well below a competitive score.

The performance also saw Lennox equal New Zealand's record for the most wickets by a spinner in a bilateral ODI series, underlining his growing importance in the team's bowling attack.

Chasing 141, New Zealand did not have everything their own way.

West Indies fought back with the ball and reduced the visitors to 77/3. Nineteen-year-old spinner Vitelle Lawrence impressed on ODI duty, removing Henry Nicholls with a delivery that shattered the stumps. Mark Chapman and Will Young also departed, giving the hosts a brief opportunity to push for an unlikely victory.

A key moment came when New Zealand required 33 more runs for victory. Dean Foxcroft was struck on the pads by Lawrence, but the on-field umpire ruled the delivery as runs rather than an LBW appeal. West Indies opted not to review the decision.

Television replays later suggested the ball would have gone on to hit the leg stump, meaning a successful DRS review could have given the hosts another breakthrough at a crucial stage.

Instead, New Zealand capitalised on the reprieve.

Captain Tom Latham anchored the chase with a composed unbeaten 51 off 53 deliveries. He found solid support from Dean Foxcroft as the pair added an unbroken 52-run partnership for the fifth wicket.

The duo absorbed the pressure effectively and ensured there were no further setbacks. A couple of loose deliveries from Lawrence helped ease the tension, and New Zealand eventually crossed the finish line without losing another wicket.

The victory gives New Zealand a commanding position in the series with two matches remaining. Another win in the fourth ODI would secure the series for the visitors.

For West Indies, the defeat will be particularly frustrating given their strong position at 121/3. The batting collapse exposed familiar issues in the middle and lower order, and the team now faces a must-win situation heading into the remaining games.

The final two ODIs will be played in Barbados, where West Indies must win both matches to keep their hopes of a series victory alive. New Zealand, meanwhile, will aim to maintain their momentum and seal the series at the earliest opportunity.

West Indies beat South Africa by 6 runs in rain-hit 3rd T20I

West Indies beat South Africa by 6 runs in the 3rd T20I at the Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, in a dramatic match heavily affected by rain and lightning. Despite the defeat, South Africa secured the three-match T20I series 2-1 after winning the first two encounters.

The final game, played under challenging weather conditions, turned into a 10-over contest per side, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball.

Weather disruptions shape the contest

The match started 75 minutes late due to lightning concerns, forcing officials to reduce it initially to a 16-over contest. However, after just six overs of West Indies’ innings, play was stopped again as rain and lightning returned.

Following a long delay of nearly an hour, the game was further reduced to a 10-over match. West Indies were left with only four overs to complete their innings, making every delivery crucial.

Shimron Hetmyer’s fearless knock lifts West Indies

Batting first, West Indies posted 114 runs in their 10 overs. Shimron Hetmyer played a decisive role, smashing an unbeaten 48 off just 22 balls, including six towering sixes. Hetmyer stunned everyone by batting without a helmet or cap, showing remarkable confidence.

One of his massive sixes even struck a spectator in the stands, briefly halting play as medical staff attended to the fan. Shai Hope supported well with a quick 32 off 18 balls, ensuring West Indies crossed the 100-run mark.

Based on the Duckworth-Lewis method, South Africa were set a revised target of 125 runs.

De Kock’s explosive start, Motie turns the game

Chasing 125, Quinton de Kock came out firing, scoring 19 runs in the very first over and making his intentions clear. However, captain Aiden Markram was dismissed cheaply, and de Kock soon followed after scoring 23.

The middle order tried to revive the chase as Ryan Rickelton and Dewald Brevis struck some big shots. But spinner Gudakesh Motie changed the momentum by dismissing both batters in the same over. Motie finished with impressive figures of 3 wickets for 17 runs in 2 overs.

Shamar Joseph holds nerve in tense finish

South Africa needed 27 runs off the final 12 balls, and Tristan Stubbs briefly raised hopes with aggressive hitting. The equation came down to 15 runs off the last five balls.

Making his first appearance of the series, Shamar Joseph delivered a superb final over, bowling pinpoint yorkers. He uprooted Jason Smith’s middle stump and kept the pressure on. South Africa needed eight off the final ball, but Corbin Bosch managed only a single run, sealing a narrow win for the visitors.

Pink T20 highlights social cause

The match was also South Africa’s annual Pink T20, aimed at raising awareness and funds for breast cancer treatment. Though they lost the game, South Africa took positives from the series, especially the middle-order batting exposure ahead of future tournaments.

While South Africa celebrated a 2-1 series win, West Indies beat South Africa by 6 runs in the 3rd T20I to end the tour on a high, thanks to Shimron Hetmyer’s brilliance and a calm bowling finish under pressure.