Guyana stun Rangpur to clinch GSL title

Rangpur Riders failed to defend the Global Super League (GSL) title after tasting a 32-run defeat to Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final of the tournament at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Friday night, reports BSS.

The BPL franchise Rangpur came to the final as the only unbeaten side, having won three matches while their other match was washed out due to rain but were undone by a spirited home side at the end.Guyana, however, won three matches but lost their only game to Rangpur in the group phase. It mattered little as they took the sweet revenge at the end.

This year's GSL welcomed five powerhouse franchises from across the cricketing world. Apart from Rangpur and Guyana which is the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) champions, the other teams were Dubai Capitals (UAE ILT20 Champions), Central Stags (New Zealand-Super Smash Champions), Hobart Hurricanes (Australia-Big Bash Champions).