The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 saw an intense moment during the 10th match between Saint Lucia Kings and Guyana Amazon Warriors. Though the match was one-sided with Guyana Amazon Warriors easily chasing a small target, a heated exchange between Saint Lucia’s Alzari Joseph and Guyana’s Shimron Hetmyer grabbed the spotlight. The incident occurred during the chase when tempers flared, resulting in a dramatic face-off between the two players.
Alzari Joseph Loses Temper, Throws Ball at Hetmyer
The clash between Alzari Joseph and Shimron Hetmyer happened in the 9th over of the Warriors’ innings. Joseph, known for his pace, was bowling to Hetmyer. On the fifth delivery of the over, Hetmyer played the ball straight back towards Joseph. What followed next was unexpected — Joseph, clearly frustrated, threw the ball back at Hetmyer and stared him down, escalating the tension on the field.
Hetmyer Responds with a Massive Six
Not one to back down, Shimron Hetmyer responded immediately on the next delivery. He sent Joseph’s ball flying for a massive six, showing that he was unfazed by the fast bowler’s aggression. This towering six not only added to the drama but also silenced Joseph, who couldn’t do much as his team was struggling to defend a low total.
IPL Teammates Face Off in CPL
Interestingly, both Alzari Joseph and Shimron Hetmyer are teammates for the West Indies and have played together on multiple occasions. However, in the IPL, Joseph plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), while Hetmyer represents Rajasthan Royals (RR). In IPL 2024, both players had a forgettable season. Joseph managed to play only 3 matches for RCB, taking just one wicket and struggling with an economy rate of 11.90. Hetmyer, on the other hand, scored 113 runs in 12 matches for RR.
This clash between the two players in the CPL added a bit of excitement to an otherwise straightforward match, with Guyana Amazon Warriors winning by 6 wickets in just 10 overs after restricting Saint Lucia Kings to 100 runs.
