Before the CPL 2025 match, Shimron Hetmyer received batting practice from Guyana’s President, Irfaan Ali. However, the practice session did not yield positive results, as Hetmyer struggled in the match. This unfortunate turn of events marked the third instance for the team. Hetmyer, representing the Guyana Amazon Warriors, suffered a 5-run defeat against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots. This loss was the third for Guyana in the current season, out of seven matches played.
A video clip shows Guyana’s President, Irfaan Ali, giving batting practice to Shimron Hetmyer before the Caribbean Premier League match. The President provided throwdowns to Hetmyer, and they engaged in a discussion about batting techniques, potentially sharing tips.
Following the practice session led by the President, Shimron Hetmyer’s performance in the match was poor. Hetmyer could not capitalize on the practice session and failed to score significantly. He was dismissed after scoring only 9 runs. He was bowled by Naseem Shah from St. Kitts.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors also experienced a defeat, losing by 5 runs. St. Kitts and Patriots, batting first, scored 149 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. In response, Guyana’s team could only score 144 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs.
This was Guyana’s third loss in the 7 matches of CPL 2025. This match marked St. Kitts’ third win in 9 matches.