By Anas Ahmed 
Warriors Set Up Final Clash with Rangpur After Taming Hobart Hurricanes
In front of a roaring Providence crowd, the Guyana Amazon Warriors marched confidently into the Global Super League Final, brushing aside the Hobart Hurricanes XI with a clinical 4-wicket win and 21 balls to spare.
It was a near-flawless performance from the home team, whose superior net run rate now sees them sit atop the GSL standings. With the final looming, their opponent – defending champions Rangpur Riders – will face a formidable test.
Hurricanes Falter Under Pressure
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Hurricanes struggled for fluency on a tricky Providence surface. Despite several batters getting starts, none managed to anchor the innings or push into match-defining territory.
Fabian Allen, the only standout with 28 off 20 balls, briefly raised hopes with two massive sixes. But once he was undone by Imran Tahir at the death, the innings crumbled. The Hurricanes limped to 125 all out, with no batter crossing 30.
Motie Wreaks Havoc, Earns Player of the Match
Gudakesh Motie was unplayable, weaving a left-arm spin masterclass. He finished with jaw-dropping figures of 3 for 9 in just 3.1 overs, cleaning up the lower order and choking the Hurricanes’ momentum. He later added a valuable 19 off 13 with the bat, underlining his all-round value.
Hetmyer Fireworks Blow Game Wide Open
The run chase had its shaky moments with a couple of early wickets falling, but the calm head of Moeen Ali (30* off 36 balls) and a stunning blitz from Shimron Hetmyer turned the tide completely.
Hetmyer lit up the Guyana sky, launching six sixes in an electrifying cameo worth 39 off just 10 balls. In a matter of minutes, the required run rate was erased, and the Hurricanes’ slim hopes vanished.
Final Showdown Awaits
With this emphatic win, the Warriors will now meet Rangpur Riders in what promises to be a high-octane finale. A red-hot home side backed by a passionate crowd takes on the reigning champs — the perfect recipe for a grand GSL 2025 showdown.