Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, CPLT20, Today Match Prediction 05 October 2024

BR vs GAW Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the penultimate game in the Caribbean Premier League 2024. Defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors will be up against the Barbados Royals in the 2nd Qualifier as they look to book a berth in the final against the Saint Lucia Kings. The Warriors lost to the Saint Lucia Kings in the last game. The Royals knocked Trinbago Knight Riders out of the tournament with a good show in the Eliminator. 

The Guyana Amazon Warriors have a good record against the Barbados Royals. They have won six out of nine games against the Royals in the last four seasons. The team enjoys a good record at home and shall use the knowledge to their advantage. The Royals won’t offer the game on a platter, and we expect to see a good contest. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Barbados Royals Preview

Rovman Powell’s team surprised everyone in the Eliminator game against the Trinbago Knight Riders. The odds weren’t in their favor before the team, but the team fought hard to win the game by 9 wickets under the DLS method. They have struggled against the Warriors in recent years, and Powell would like a determined show from his players to make it to the final. 

Quinton de Kock has enjoyed a good run this season and must do well at the top with Rahkeem Cornwall. David Miller’s electrifying knock powered his team in the last game, and he must add runs with Powell and Kadeem Alleyne in the middle order. Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder, and Obed McCoy have an important role in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack will face a massive challenge in this contest. Jason Holder and Maheesh Theekshana haven’t been consistent, and the team expects a strong show from them with the new ball. Naveen-ul-Haq did well in the last game and shall look to use his form. Ramon Simmonds, Obed McCoy, and Rahkeem Cornwall.

Barbados Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Rovman Powell (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, Kadeem Alleyne, Alick Athanaze, David Miller, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy, Maheesh Theekshana, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ramon Simmonds

Barbados Royals Actual Playing XI:

Quinton de Kock, Rahkeem Cornwall, Kadeem Alleyne, Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell, David Miller, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy, Maheesh Theekshana, Naveen ul Haq, Ramon Simmonds

Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview

Imran Tahir’s side received a wake-up call in the last game. They struggled with the ball and the bat in the 1st Qualifier against the Saint Lucia Kings, losing by 15 runs under the DLS method. They have done well this season, barring the last two games. Tahir wants his players to find their form back and do well in this contest. 

The team needs a good start from Keemo Paul and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, as Barbados Royals will test them. Their batting strength rests in the middle order, and the team needs a good show from Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, and Romario Shepherd. Moeen Ali, Raymon Reifer, and Gudakesh Motie will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack had a poor outing in the last game, and the side expects Gudakesh Motie and Dwaine Pretorius to get them early breakthroughs and put the opposition under pressure. Romario Shepherd and Tahir must deliver a strong show in the middle overs. Moeen Ali and Shamar Joseph strengthen the bowling attack for the team.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Imran Tahir (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Raymon Reifer, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

Guyana Amazon Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Kevin Sinclair, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Raymon Reifer, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul, Moeen Ali, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Weathermen predict overcast conditions and rain in Guyana. It will make the ball move in the air and off the surface. Batsmen have to build their innings on this track to do well. The average first-innings score this season has been around 150 runs, and the team batting first would like 180 on the board.

BR vs GAW Pitch Report

Providence Stadium, Guyana, is a good venue for T20 cricket that sees competitive games. It is good for the bowlers and batters who apply themselves. Fast bowlers can generate pace and swing the ball. The shorter boundaries allow batsmen to score runs easily. Spinners also do well in the second half of the game.

Toss: To Bat

In the nine games played at this venue this season, the side batting first has defended the score successfully on seven occasions. The wicket is tough to bat in the second innings when the ball doesn’t come onto the bat. The side winning the toss would prefer to bat first.