In a high-stakes clash at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence, the Guyana Amazon Warriors triumphed over the defending champions, Saint Lucia Kings, by 15 runs to secure their place in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final. The electrifying match, played on Tuesday night (September 17), saw the Warriors overcome a challenging start to clinch victory in front of a passionate home crowd. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, the Kings restricted the Warriors to a modest total of 157 all out on a pitch already worn from the Women’s CPL final earlier in the day. Despite early struggles, the Warriors’ lower-order duo of Dwaine Pretorius (77 off 48) and Romario Shepherd (21 from 8) provided a late surge to push the score past 150. The Kings’ bowling attack, led by Tabraiz Shamsi (3 for 33), showed resilience but couldn’t contain the Warriors’ late onslaught. In response, the Kings’ innings faltered early, with Pretorius striking in the first over to dismiss Tim Seifert. The Warriors’ bowlers, supported by exceptional fielding, dismantled the Kings’ top order, reducing them to 52 for 7 at the halfway mark. A spirited 37-run partnership between Khary Pierre and Alzarri Joseph briefly revived the Kings’ hopes, but Pierre’s dismissal after a rapid 50 off 28 balls sealed their fate. Despite late heroics from Tymal Mills, the Kings fell short, handing the Warriors a well-deserved victory. With this win, the Warriors advance directly to Sunday’s grand final, while the Kings will face the Trinbago Knight Riders in a must-win playoff for a chance to reach the decider.