GSL, 6th Match, 26 July 2026- Guyana Amazon Warriors Defeat Lahore Qalandars by 53 Runs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz Gives Amazon Warriors a Flying Start

Batting first, Guyana Amazon Warriors lost Quentin Sampson early, but Rahmanullah Gurbaz counterattacked brilliantly.

The Afghan wicketkeeper-opener smashed 65 off just 35 balls, hammering 6 fours and 5 sixes at a stunning strike rate of 185.71. His aggressive batting put Lahore's bowlers under pressure during the powerplay.

Mohammad Haris provided solid support with 34 off 28 balls, adding a valuable partnership before the middle order stumbled.

Late in the innings, Romario Shepherd played an important cameo, scoring 29 off 19 balls, including two sixes, helping the Warriors reach 164/9 in their 20 overs.

For Lahore Qalandars, Michael Bracewell impressed with 2 wickets for 18 runs, while Mehran Mumtaz also picked up two wickets despite conceding runs.

Lahore Qalandars Collapse During Chase

Chasing 165, Lahore suffered a nightmare start as Mohammad Naeem departed for a duck in the opening over.

Although Abdullah Shafique (21), Parvez Hossain Emon (21), and Farhan Yousaf (28) attempted to keep the chase alive, regular wickets prevented the Qalandars from building any meaningful partnerships.

The turning point came when left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie dismantled the middle order, removing Abdullah Shafique, Michael Bracewell, Delano Potgieter, and Farhan Yousaf in a superb spell.

The lower order offered little resistance as Lahore Qalandars were bowled out for 111 in 17.2 overs, handing Guyana a convincing 53-run victory.

Motie Leads the Bowling Charge

Guyana's bowlers complemented the batting effort with an outstanding display.

Gudakesh Motie was the star performer, finishing with exceptional figures of 4 wickets for 15 runs in four overs.

He received strong support from:

Dwaine Pretorius: 2/25
Matthew Forde: 1/22
Romario Shepherd: 1/12
Imran Tahir: 1/27
Mohammad Nabi: 1/10

The disciplined attack ensured Lahore never recovered after their early collapse.

Match Summary
Guyana Amazon Warriors – 164/9 (20 Overs)
Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 65 (35)
Mohammad Haris – 34 (28)
Romario Shepherd – 29 (19)
Lahore Qalandars – 111 All Out (17.2 Overs)
Farhan Yousaf – 28 (19)
Abdullah Shafique – 21 (13)
Parvez Hossain Emon – 21 (13)
Best Bowlers (Guyana Amazon Warriors)
Gudakesh Motie – 4/15
Dwaine Pretorius – 2/25
Matthew Forde – 1/22
Romario Shepherd – 1/12
Imran Tahir – 1/27
Mohammad Nabi – 1/10
Best Bowlers (Lahore Qalandars)
Michael Bracewell – 2/18
Mehran Mumtaz – 2/59
Player of the Match

Gudakesh Motie was named Player of the Match for his outstanding spell of 4 wickets for 15 runs, breaking the backbone of Lahore Qalandars' batting and sealing a comprehensive victory for the Amazon Warriors.

Conclusion

Guyana Amazon Warriors delivered a complete team performance to secure a convincing 53-run win over Lahore Qalandars. Rahmanullah Gurbaz's explosive half-century gave the Warriors a strong platform, while Gudakesh Motie's brilliant four-wicket haul ensured the target was defended comfortably. The victory strengthens Guyana's position in the Global Super League 2026 and underlines their credentials as one of the tournament's strongest contenders.