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.

In a rain-interrupted encounter at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), India beat Australia by 21 runs via the DLS method to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. On a day where the weather ultimately had the final word, it was Arundhati Reddy’s clinical bowling performance that set the foundation for a historic victory on Australian soil.

Arundhati Reddy Dismantles Australian Batting Order

Winning the toss and electing to field proved to be a masterstroke for Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The Indian bowling unit looked sharp from the outset, consistently picking up wickets to prevent the hosts from building any significant momentum.

The star of the show was undoubtedly Arundhati Reddy, who finished with career-best figures of $4/22$ in her four overs. Reddy’s ability to strike at crucial junctures left the Australian middle order in tatters. She was well-supported by Renuka Singh Thakur ($2/14$) and the disciplined Shree Charani ($2/14$), as Australia was eventually bundled out for a modest 133 in 18 overs.

Key Australian Partnerships:

• Ellyse Perry and Phoebe Litchfield: 41 runs

• Nicola Carey and Georgia Wareham: 41 runs

Despite these brief resistances, the Australians lost their final five wickets for just 12 runs, a collapse that shifted the game's energy entirely toward the visitors.

Rain Plays Spoilsport After India's Explosive Start

Chasing 134, the "Women in Blue" came out with aggressive intent. Shafali Verma led the charge with a brisk 21 off just 11 deliveries before being dismissed by Australia's new captain, Sophie Molineux.

When the clouds opened up, India had reached 50/1 in just 5.1 overs, with Smriti Mandhana (16) and Jemimah Rodrigues (9) looking comfortable at the crease. Because at least five overs had been completed, the DLS method came into play. With the par score set at 29, India was declared the winner by a comfortable margin of 21 runs as the match was officially called off.

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Why This Win Matters: A Shift in Momentum

This victory marks India's first T20I win over Australia in their own backyard since 2020. For a team looking to fine-tune their squad ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, defeating the world-ranked No. 1 side provides a massive psychological boost.

The surge in search interest on matchday highlights the growing appetite for the India Women vs Australia Women rivalry, which is quickly becoming one of the most competitive fixtures in international cricket.

The teams will now travel to Canberra for the second T20I on February 19, where Australia will be desperate to level the series and spoil India's dream start to the tour.