The Guyana Amazon Warriors will look to continue with their march in the Caribbean Premier League 2023. The hosts will take on the Saint Lucia Kings in the 26th match of the season. The Warriors defeated the Jamaica Tallawahs in the last game. The Kings are struggling and come here with a big loss against the Trinbago Knight Riders. Â
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have won six games this year and haven’t lost even once. The bowlers have been in good form, and the side has a good record at this venue. The Saint Lucia Kings come here with back-to-back losses. There will be immense pressure on the side to perform in this game. It will be interesting to see if the Kings can win this one and keep hopes alive for the next round.Â
Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview
Imran Tahir’s side sits comfortably at the top of the points table. They have made it to the next round and come here with a 7-wicket win against the Jamaica Tallwahs. The side has a good record at this venue. Tahir would like his players to continue with the same form in this game and build momentum ahead of the playoffs. Â
Saim Ayub is in excellent form, and he will look to set up a big opening wicket stand with Matthew Nandu. Shai Hope has been consistent and will look to add runs in the middle order with Azam Khan and Shimron Hetmyer. Odean Smith, Keemo Paul, and Romario Shepherd complete a formidable batting line-up for the side.  Â
Their bowlers have done well, and the team will need a good start from Dwaine Pretorius and Romario Shephard. Gudakesh Motie and Imran Tahir have troubled the batsmen with their variety, and they will look to contain the Kings’ batting line-up. Keemo Paul and Odean Smith complete a strong attack for the side.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Predicted Playing XI:
Imran Tahir (c), Saim Ayub, Matthew Nandu, Shai Hope, Azam Khan (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie
Saim Ayub
85
53
5
0
160.38
Matthew Nandu
37
35
4
0
105.71
Shai Hope
16
17
1
0
94.12
Dwaine Pretorius
4.0
0
33
2
8.25
Romario Shepherd
2.0
0
19
1
9.5
Imran Tahir
4.0
0
19
1
4.75
Guyana Amazon Warriors Actual Playing XI:
Imran Tahir, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Nandu, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, Azam Khan, Gudakesh Motie, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Saim Ayub
St Lucia Kings Preview
It is a must-win game for Sikandar Raza’s side to keep their hopes alive for a berth in the playoffs. They come here with a 7-wicket loss against the Trinbago Knight Riders. The side has struggled with consistency in both departments. They are up against a very strong side, and Raza would like his players to deliver the goods and make it to the Eliminator game with a win. Â
Colin Munro has played well, and the side will look for a good start from him and Johnson Charles as they face a strong bowling attack. Roston Chase will look to anchor this innings and do well with Sean Williams and Raza in the middle order. Sadrack Descarte, Roshon Primus, and Matthew Forde will look to put the long handle to good use in this game. Â
The bowling attack will face a tough challenge in this contest. Roston Chase and Matthew Forde must grab early wickets to put the Warriors under pressure. Alzarri Joseph had a poor outing in the last game, and he will have an important role with Khary Pierre in the middle overs. The side will also need a good show in the supporting role from Raza, Peter Hatzoglou, and Primus.
St Lucia Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Sikandar Raza (c), Colin Munro, Johnson Charles (wk), Sean Williams, Roston Chase, Sadrack Descarte, Roshon Primus, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Peter Hatzoglou, Khary Pierre
Colin Munro
72
51
6
0
141.18
Sean Williams
34
17
4
0
200
Roston Chase
32
31
3
0
103.23
Alzarri Joseph
3.5
0
42
2
10.96
Roston Chase
3.0
0
25
1
8.33
Sikandar Raza
2.0
0
24
0
12
St Lucia Kings Actual Playing XI:
Sikandar Raza, Roshon Primus, McKenny Clarke, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Colin Munro, Peter Hatzoglou, Sean Williams
HR
Temp
Rain
W. speed
W. direction
Clouds
00h
26
0 mm.
0.54 k/h
From: NW
48%
03h
24
0 mm.
1.53 k/h
From: NNE
1%
06h
22
0 mm.
1.07 k/h
From: N
1%
09h
22
0 mm.
0.77 k/h
From: N
3%
12h
26
0 mm.
0.9 k/h
From: NNE
5%
15h
34
0 mm.
1.65 k/h
From: E
4%
18h
37
0 mm.
1.42 k/h
From: ESE
3%
21h
34
0 mm.
0.79 k/h
From: ESE
23%
Weather Conditions
We will see clear skies over Guyana. The pitch would be a good one to bat on, as we have seen so far in the tournament. The ball shall come onto the bat nicely, and batsmen can easily hit through the line. Bowlers also have a chance on this wicket. The team batting first will need 180 runs on the board.
Venue Details
Providence Stadium, Guyana, is one of the best T20 wickets in the Caribbean and offers something for the batsmen and the bowlers. Fast bowlers can generate pace on this wicket, and it is easy to hit through the line of the ball. The shorter boundaries also make run-scoring easy. The spinners get some assistance as the game progresses.
Toss: To Bowl
The wicket is tough to bat on initially and eases as the game progresses. Most games here have been low-scoring contests, and runs haven’t come easy. The side chasing the score has an advantage on this surface, and the side winning the toss shall look to bowl first.
It is the last opportunity for the Saint Lucia Kings. They have to punch above their weight and display a complete team effort. The side will need a good show from their bowlers, as they have been inconsistent. Guyana Amazon Warriors have won all their games and play on their home ground. Key players are in good form, making them favorites in this contest.Â
Guyana Amazon Warriors to win
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