In a thrilling showdown at the Providence Stadium, Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) emerged as the dominant force, clinching the CPL 2023 title with a convincing 9-wicket victory over Trinbago Knight Riders. The match had cricket enthusiasts on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Here's a comprehensive overview of the CPL 2023 final:

Toss:

Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and decided to bowl.

Stadium:

Providence Stadium, the stage for the high-stakes CPL final

Match Summary:

Trinbago Knight Riders · 94 all out (18.1 overs)

Keacy Carty: The top scorer for Trinbago Knight Riders, Keacy Carty, played a patient innings, amassing 38 runs from 45 balls.

Dwaine Pretorius: Dwaine Pretorius was the star of the bowling attack for GAW, delivering a spectacular performance with figures of 4/26 in his 4-over spell.

Mark Deyal: Mark Deyal chipped in with 16 runs from 9 balls, trying to bolster the Knight Riders' total.

Gudakesh Motie: Gudakesh Motie played a crucial role in restricting the opposition, picking up 2 wickets for just 7 runs in his 4 overs.

Guyana Amazon Warriors · 99/1 (14 overs)

Saim Ayub: Saim Ayub was the standout performer with the bat for GAW, scoring an unbeaten 52* from 41 balls.

Shai Hope: Shai Hope provided solid support with his innings of 32* from 32 balls.

Akeal Hosein: Akeal Hosein was the sole wicket-taker for Trinbago Knight Riders, claiming 1 wicket for 21 runs in his 4-over spell.

In the end, Guyana Amazon Warriors comfortably chased down the target, finishing at 99/1 in just 14 overs. Their dominant batting display and disciplined bowling effort made them deserving champions of CPL 2023.

Player of the Tournament: Shai Hope (GAW)

Shai Hope's consistent and impactful performances throughout the tournament earned him the prestigious "Player of the Tournament" title. His contributions with the bat played a pivotal role in GAW's success.

Player of the Match: Dwaine Pretorius (GAW)

Dwaine Pretorius was undoubtedly the "Player of the Match" for his outstanding bowling figures of 4/26 in the final, which significantly contributed to GAW's victory.

After five years of being runners-up, Guyana Amazon Warriors finally ascended to the pinnacle of CPL success, winning the championship title in the 2023 edition. It was a memorable moment for the team and their fans as they celebrated their remarkable journey to the top.

The CPL 2023 final will be remembered as a showcase of skill, determination, and sportsmanship, and it marked the culmination of a thrilling season of T20 cricket in the Caribbean.