Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Ben McDermott set the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 alight with an electrifying performance for Guyana Amazon Warriors against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. On West Indies soil, McDermott thrashed the Pakistani bowling duo of Abbas Afridi and Naseem Shah, hitting a remarkable 14 boundaries (10 fours and 4 sixes) en route to a match-winning half-century.

Match Highlights

• Target: St Kitts and Nevis Patriots posted 153/8 in 20 overs (Andre Fletcher: 60 off 41, 1 four, 5 sixes).

• Bowling for Guyana: Dwayne Pretorius (3/43), Imran Tahir (2 wickets).

McDermott’s Stunning Knock

• Score: 75 off just 39 balls

• Boundaries: 10 fours & 4 sixes

• Partnership: Added 114 runs in just 59 balls with captain Shai Hope for the second wicket.

• Key Over: Smashed 21 runs in a single over bowled by Abbas Afridi; also dominated Naseem Shah’s bowling.

Shai Hope supported with an unbeaten 56 (5 fours, 2 sixes), steering Guyana to victory with 16 balls to spare. McDermott’s fiery innings proved decisive, despite an early dropped catch by St Kitts in the outfield.

Patriots’ Bowling Woes

• Abbas Afridi: 2 wickets for 24 runs (2 overs)

• Naseem Shah, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkhel: 1 wicket each

Patriots’ fielding lapses, including dropping McDermott on 32, further hampered their chances as Guyana Amazon Warriors clinched their first win of the tournament with a dominant display.