The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 season witnessed an exhilarating high-scoring encounter between the Saint Lucia Kings and the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Whereas the match featured loads of exceptional moments, Romario Shepherd’s spectacular catch was undoubtedly a spotlight. His unbelievable athleticism and sharp reflexes had been on full show, making it a standout play in a recreation stuffed with stellar performances.
Romario Shepherd’s spectacular diving catch stuns followers
The drama unfolded within the sixteenth over, the place Gudakesh Motie’s solely plan was to halt Tim David’s cost. David, who was already on 25 from simply 15 balls, was a transparent risk. Motie delivered a full toss down the leg facet, and David tried to clear the ropes, solely to get a prime edge. It was then that Shepherd got here to the rescue. Sprinting in from backward sq. leg, he dove ahead to finish a superb catch, sending a pissed off David again to the pavilion. Regardless of this significant wicket and a few spirited fielding, the Guyana Amazon Warriors couldn’t defend their whole ultimately.
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Full stretch, full glory! 💚💛
Shepherd with a stunner – Carib Catch #CPL25 #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #SLKvGAW #Carib pic.twitter.com/v2mYmw1ue6
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Saint Lucia Kings outclass Guyana Amazon Warriors in high-scoring CPL thriller
In the meantime, the Warriors posted a formidable whole of 202/6, due to a sensational 73 from their power-hitting all-rounder Shepherd. He was supported by a quickfire 30 from Ben McDermott and a late cameo of 18 from Dwaine Pretorius. The Warriors’ innings, nonetheless, began shakily, shedding 4 early wickets for simply 47 runs. Keon Gaston was the decide of the bowlers for the house facet taking two essential wickets.
In response, the Kings chased down the goal with 4 wickets and 11 balls to spare. Their chase was powered by a shocking 73 from Ackeem Auguste off simply 35 balls, together with six fours and 4 sixes. He discovered nice assist from Tim Seifert, who scored 37. Regardless of shedding wickets at common intervals, the Kings’ aggressive batting ensured they stayed forward of the required run charge. Jediah Blades and Motie had been essentially the most profitable bowlers for the Warriors, taking two wickets apiece, however in the end couldn’t cease the Kings’ cost.
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