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The 13th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 turned into a run-fest, with a massive 405 runs scored off just 229 balls. While Romario Shepherd’s whirlwind innings powered Guyana Amazon Warriors to a huge total, 21-year-old Akeem Auguste of St Lucia Kings stole the limelight, chasing down the target in style within just 52 minutes.

Shepherd’s storm lifts Guyana past 200

Batting first, Guyana had a shaky start, losing five wickets for just 78 runs. But Romario Shepherd turned the tide with a breathtaking 73 not out off 34 balls (5 fours, 7 sixes).

• Shepherd added 102 runs in 39 balls with Iftikhar Ahmed (33 off 27) for the sixth wicket.

• Later, he shared a quick 22-run stand with Dwaine Pretorius (18* off 6).

With opener Ben McDermott also contributing 30, Guyana reached 202/6 in 20 overs. For St Lucia, Keon Gaston took two wickets, while David Wiese, Khari Pierre, and Oshane Thomas bagged one each.

Auguste’s heroics seal St Lucia’s win

Chasing 203, St Lucia Kings dominated the run chase, finishing at 203/6 in 18.1 overs.

• Akeem Auguste was the star, smashing 73 off 35 balls with 6 fours and 4 sixes.

• Tim Seifert gave the team a quick start with 37 off 24 balls, while Tim David chipped in with a brisk 25 off 15 balls.

Guyana’s bowlers, including Jediah Blades and Gudakesh Motie (two wickets each), could not stop the onslaught. Captain Imran Tahir managed one wicket but was taken apart by St Lucia’s middle order.

A clash of power-hitters

Despite Romario Shepherd’s sensational innings, it was young Auguste’s fearless batting that tilted the contest. With this win, St Lucia Kings not only secured two vital points but also showcased the rise of a new Caribbean batting talent.

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