History has been created in the second edition of the Global Super League (GSL) 2025. For the first time ever, the cricketing world got to witness a new title champion. The Guyana Amazon Warriors, under their veteran leader Imran Tahir, defied all odds and marched to their maiden GSL title win. The Warrior Nation was up against the defending champions, Rangpur Riders, who looked all set for a second consecutive title win. 

But Tahir and his men outplayed the Bangladesh-based franchise and ruined their party in an epic final clash, beating them comprehensively by 32 runs. Playing at the Providence, the Warriors' home ground, the crowd rallied behind Tahir & Co. and backed them all the way through to bring the trophy home. Rahmanullah Gurbaz's electrifying 66 (38) powered the Guyana Amazon Warriors to an imposing 196-4. 

The Rangpur Riders did not start their run chase on an auspicious note, losing their top three well inside the powerplay. Although Saif Hassan and Iftikhar Ahmed joined hands to forge a fighting 73-run stand, the Guyana bowlers were eventually able to overcome them and dismiss Rangpur Riders for 164. This win also marked the Warriors' first victory against the Riders in the short-lived history of GSL. 

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Imran Tahir & Co. celebrate GSL Title Win

46 YEAR OLD IMRAN TAHIR WON THE GSL T20 AND POTT AS A CAPTAIN. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/038MJKw5mj

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 19, 2025

The South African spin-bowling pro, Imran Tahir, has been a revelation for the Guyana-based CPL franchise. He previously led the Warrior Nation to their maiden CPL win in 2023. Then in 2024, his men came agonizingly close to securing two back-to-back title wins on the bounce but narrowly missed out in the final. Guyana Amazon Warriors' latest title win in the GSL certainly puts the icing on top of the cake. Tahir enjoys a glorious record as a Warriors' skipper, and his side's most recent triumph in the GSL final further demonstrates his tactical brilliance. 

Even at age 46, Tahir continues to strive hard, be it as a bowler or as a captain. He rounded up the GSL 2025 season as the highest wicket-taker, claiming 14 wickets at a stunning average of 9.28. At a time when players do not think of exploring any forms of cricket after the age of 40, Tahir ages like a fine wine and continues to push on to bring his side endless success. 

In the grand finale of the 2025 Global Super League (GSL), the Guyana Amazon Warriors faced off against the Rangpur Riders at the Providence Stadium, the Amazon Warriors won the toss and decided to bat first. The Warriors produced a dominant all-around performance to defeat the Rangpur Riders by 32 runs and claim the GSL 2025 title.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Innings

Batting first in the high-pressure final, Guyana Amazon Warriors posted an imposing total of 196 for 4 in 20 overs. A brilliant performance from top-order contributions. Johnson Charles was in excellent form with the bat, scoring 67 off 48 balls with punchy and well-timed shots. His opening partner, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, matched his aggression with a powerful 66 off 38, putting pressure on the Rangpur bowlers. Romario Shepherd’s quickfire innings of 28* off 9 balls added to the total in the death overs. Although Iftikhar Ahmed (1/12) and Tabraiz Shamsi (1/28) took a couple of wickets, Rangpur’s bowling lacked consistency, which allowed Guyana to score freely and exceed 190 runs.

Rangpur Riders Innings 

While chasing a 197 run target, the Rangpur Riders fought hard but were bowled out for 164 within 19.5 overs. Iftikhar Ahmed, their captain, kept the chase alive with a valiant 46 off 29, while Saif Hassan scored 41 off 26 in a steady top-order partnership. Late innings cameos from Mahidul Islam Ankon, who scored 30 off 17, kept initial hopes alive; however, Guyana’s bowlers were relentless and continued to pick up wickets at crucial moments. Dwaine Pretorius was particularly impressive, taking 3 for 37 runs, while Gudakesh Motie (2/32) and Imran Tahir (2/39) applied the squeeze. Rangpur's batting collapsed in the last overs as they were bowled out with one ball remaining.

With this complete victory, the Guyana Amazon Warriors lifted the ExxonMobil GSL 2025 trophy, demonstrating power-packed batting and clinical bowling in a dominant final performance.

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Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders: Final Match Scorecard

Guyana Amazon Warriors – 196/4 (20 Overs)

Rangpur Riders – 164/10 (19.5 Overs)

GUY vs RAN Match Preview

The league games have concluded, and we have reached the final of the Global Super League 2025. We anticipate a close game between the hosts, the Guyana Amazon Warriors, and the reigning champs, the Rangpur Riders. The Amazon Warriors won their last league match against the Hobart Hurricanes and advanced to the final. The Rangpur Riders' last game versus the Central Stags was called off due to rain. It will be a close game because both teams are in good form. The Rangpur Riders have yet to lose a game this season, so they will be confident. The team will look at taking inspiration from their previous victory over the Amazon Warriors.

GUY vs RAN Match Details 

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders – Final Match, Global Super League 2025

Venue: Providence Stadium, Georgetown

Date & Time: 19th June 2025 at 04:30 AM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

GUY vs RAN Venue Stats

GUY vs RAN Pitch Report

The pitch at Providence Stadium has a tendency to grip, particularly early on, making spinners useful. Batters require time to adjust before going hard

GUY vs RAN Weather Report

Guyana's weather is expected to be rainy, with 94% chance of showers throughout the day. 

GUY vs RAN Last Five Matches

GUY vs RAN Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: GSL 2025: GUY vs RAN Dream11 Prediction Final Match

GUY vs RAN Probable Playing XIs:

Guyana Amazon Warriors Probable Playing XIs

Rangpur Riders Probable Playing XIs

Nurul Hasan (c & wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Soumya Sarkar, Kyle Mayers, Azmatullah Omarzai, Iftikhar Ahmed, Saif Hassan, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rakibul Hasan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Khaled Ahmed

Topmost Picks for GUY vs RAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Guyana Amazon Warriors

• Evin Lewis – He was their leading scorer in the Super Smash, scoring 339 runs in 10 games with an average of 56.50 and a strike rate of 156.7.
• Gudakesh Motie –  He took up 16 wickets in nine outings throughout the Super Smash, though his economy rate was 9.21.

Top Picks – Rangpur Riders

• Kyle Mayers – Kyle Mayers, who commanded West Indies in T20s and won the MVP of the ILT20 final, is expected to lead the side. 
• Tabraiz Shamsi –  South African bowler Tabraiz Shamsi is going to have an important role, especially given the Providence track, which usually favors slower bowlers.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for GUY vs RAN Dream11 Team:

Nurul Hasan Sohan, Ramanullah Gurbaz, Evin Lewis, Ibrahim Zadran, Kyle Mayers, Iftikhar Ahmed(VC), Romario Shepherd, Moeen Ali(C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Tabraiz Shamsi, Akeal Hossein

Global Super League 2025 GUY vs RAN Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Shakib Al Hasan, Rovman Powell

Vice-captain – Kyle Mayers, Tom Bruce

GUY vs RAN Probable Winners:

This season, the Rangpur Riders have done nothing but succeed. They have a formidable batting lineup, but they need to score consistently. The bowling attack is going to be under pressure to deliver in this game. The Guyana Amazon Warriors perform at home and boast an explosive batting lineup. We anticipate a close game, but the Warriors will get an early lead thanks to a stronger hitting lineup. Considering the team combination, Guyana Amazon Warriors is expected to win this match.

GUY vs RAN Match Preview

The Guyana Amazon Warriors face the Rangpur Riders in their second match of the Global Super League 2025 at the Providence Stadium. The stakes are high, with Guyana playing at home and Rangpur the defending champions. Guyana will want to put things right soon after losing to Rangpur in their previous meeting. However, getting past the position of holders will not be easy. This one has all the elements of a thriller.

GUY vs RAN Match Details 

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders – 02nd Match, Global Super League 2025

Venue: Providence Stadium, Georgetown

Date & Time: 11th June 2025 at 04:30 AM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

GUY vs RAN Venue Stats

GUY vs RAN Pitch Report

The pitch at Providence Stadium has a tendency to grip, particularly early on, making spinners useful. Batters require time to adjust before going hard

GUY vs RAN Weather Report

Guyana's weather is expected to be rainy, with 94% chance of showers throughout the day. 

GUY vs RAN Last Five Matches

GUY vs RAN Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: EGUY 2025: BB vs HT Dream11 Prediction 17th Match

GUY vs RAN Probable Playing XIs:

Guyana Amazon Warriors Probable Playing XIs

Rangpur Riders Probable Playing XIs

Nurul Hasan Sohan (c & wk), Soumya Sarkar, Azmatullah Omarzai/Ibrahim Zadran, Kyle Mayers, Yasir Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Naim Sheikh, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Akif Javed, Rakibul Hasan, Tabraiz Shamsi

Topmost Picks for GUY vs RAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Guyana Amazon Warriors

• Evin Lewis – He was their leading scorer in the Super Smash, scoring 339 runs in 10 games with an average of 56.50 and a strike rate of 156.7.
• Gudakesh Motie –  He took up 16 wickets in nine outings throughout the Super Smash, though his economy rate was 9.21.

Top Picks – Rangpur Riders

• Kyle Mayers – Kyle Mayers, who commanded West Indies in T20s and won the MVP of the ILT20 final, is expected to lead the side. 
• Tabraiz Shamsi –  South African bowler Tabraiz Shamsi is going to have an important role, especially given the Providence track, which usually favors slower bowlers.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for GUY vs RAN Dream11 Team:

Nurul Hasan Sohan, Ramanullah Gurbaz, Evin Lewis(C), Ibrahim Zadran, Kyle Mayers(SC), Iftikhar Ahmed, Romario Shepherd, Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Tabraiz Shamsi, Akeal Hossein

Global Super League 2025 GUY vs RAN Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Shakib Al Hasan, Rovman Powell

Vice-captain – Kyle Mayers, Tom Bruce

GUY vs RAN Probable Winners:

The GSL's first match could be a cracker, with both Guyana Amazon Warriors and Rangpur Riders looking evenly matched. The Stags have a superior lineup on paper, as well as solid depth in every department. On the contrary, the Capitals have enough power to compete, as well as a few players who are familiar with these conditions, which could be a factor. Nonetheless, the Stags appear to be the more reliable choice based on experience and general squad strength. Considering the team combination, Guyana Amazon Warriors is expected to win this match.