Guyana Amazon Warriors sent a strong message to the rest of the field, securing their third consecutive victory with a commanding seven-wicket win over the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

The Warriors skittled the Falcons out for just 116, thanks largely to an electric spell from speedster Shamar Joseph, who finished with figures of 3-22. Imran Tahir and Khary Pierre also played key roles with the ball before Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope combined to complete an emphatic victory in the Falcons’ backyard before a packed Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Asked to bat first, the Falcons looked to employ the same conservative approach that served them well in their victory over the Knight Riders the previous night. A modest 49-2 in the Power Play appeared to provide a decent platform, particularly on a pitch expected to become more batting-friendly later in the innings.