In a thrilling encounter at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown, Guyana, the St. Kitts-Nevis Patriots secured a crucial five-run victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors on Sunday night, keeping their playoff aspirations alive. The Patriots, desperate for a win to remain in contention, posted a modest total of 149/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Pakistani opener Mohammad Rizwan was the standout performer, crafting a resilient 85 off 62 balls, including eight boundaries and three sixes, as wickets fell around him. Gudakesh Motie and Hassan Khan were the most effective bowlers for the Warriors, each claiming two wickets. Opting to bowl first on a sluggish pitch, the Warriors appeared poised for victory during their chase but stumbled in the final stages. The Patriots’ bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with Naseem Shah and Waqar Salamkheil each taking two wickets. Shai Hope led the Warriors’ batting effort with a top score of 31. The win propels the Patriots to fifth place in the standings with six points from nine matches, while the Warriors remain in fourth with eight points from seven games. The action continues tomorrow evening as the Guyana Amazon Warriors face the Antigua-Barbuda Falcons at 7:00 p.m. at the same venue.