Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, CPLT20, Today Match Prediction 07 October 2024

SLK vs GAW Match Prediction & Analysis

The league games and the playoffs are over, and we are in the Caribbean Premier League 2024 grand finale. The Saint Lucia Kings will aim for their maiden title as they take on the defending champions, Guyana Amazon Warriors. The Kings defeated the Warriors in the 1st Qualifier and shall look to repeat the same magic. The Warriors knocked Barbados Royals out of the competition with a good show in the 2nd Qualifier. 

The Saint Lucia Kings have been in the final twice and have lost on both occasions. They have choked under pressure, and this game will test their mental strength. The Guyana Amazon Warriors play at their home ground and enjoy a good record here. They have a strong batting lineup. Neither team would like to lose after coming this far. We expect a good battle in the final.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

SLK

W L W W W

GAW

106/4 in 13.0 8.15

CPLT20

Saint Lucia Kings beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 15 runs 03 Oct 2024

SLK

198/5 in 20.0 9.9

GAW

207/7 in 20.0 10.35

CPLT20

Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Saint Lucia Kings by 35 runs 28 Sep 2024

SLK

172/7 in 20.0 8.6

TKR

138/10 in 17.5 7.74

CPLT20

Saint Lucia Kings beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 80 runs 24 Sep 2024

SLK

218/6 in 20.0 10.9

BR

149/8 in 20.0 7.45

CPLT20

Saint Lucia Kings beat Barbados Royals by 13 runs 22 Sep 2024

SLK

162/3 in 20.0 8.1

SLK

97/3 in 13.5 7.01

CPLT20

Saint Lucia Kings won by 7 wkts 21 Sep 2024

BR

96/9 in 20.0 4.8

GAW

W L L W W

BR

148/10 in 20.0 7.4

CPLT20

Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Barbados Royals by 8 wickets 05 Oct 2024

GAW

149/2 in 14.3 10.28

GAW

106/4 in 13.0 8.15

CPLT20

Saint Lucia Kings beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 15 runs 03 Oct 2024

SLK

198/5 in 20.0 9.9

GAW

137/10 in 18.5 7.28

CPLT20

Trinbago Knight Riders won by 74 runs 30 Sep 2024

TKR

211/5 in 20.0 10.55

GAW

207/7 in 20.0 10.35

CPLT20

Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Saint Lucia Kings by 35 runs 28 Sep 2024

SLK

172/7 in 20.0 8.6

GAW

219/8 in 20.0 10.95

CPLT20

Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Barbados Royals by 47 runs 26 Sep 2024

BR

172/9 in 20.0 8.6

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Saint Lucia Kings Preview

Faf du Plessis' team will feel confident in the final. They performed excellently in the 1st Qualifier and defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors by 15 runs under the DLS method. The Kings' skipper would like to see a repeat of the same show. Their opponents won't be easy to beat, and Plessis won't like his players to be complacent. 

Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis put up a 124-run stand in the last game, and the team expects a good start. The middle order hasn't been consistent, and they need good performances from Roston Chase, Tim Seifert, and David Wiese. In the lower middle order, Matthew Forde and Johann Jeremiah must add quick runs to take the side to a big total. 

The bowlers will have to work their magic out in this game. Khary Pierre and Matthew Forde must pick early wickets to put the team in a good position. Alzarri Joseph and Noor Ahmed will look to do well in the middle overs as they are the best bowlers in this team. Weise and Roston Chase add depth to the bowling.

Saint Lucia Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Faf du Plessis (c), Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert (wk), Johann Jeremiah, David Wiese, Alzarri Joseph, Khary Pierre, Noor Ahmad, Matthew Forde

Saint Lucia Kings Actual Playing XI:

Aaron Jones, Faf du Plessis, Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert, David Wiese, Alzarri Joseph, Khary Pierre, Noor Ahmad, Matthew Forde

Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview

After a couple of losses that raised a few doubts in the minds of their fans, Imran Tahir's team put up an excellent show in the 2nd Qualifier against the Barbados Royals. It was a good show from the team with the bat and the ball as they rode home to an 8-wicket win. They will face a tough challenge against the Saint Lucia Kings, and Tahir expects a strong show from his players. 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Moeen Ali will be confident after their strong show in the last game. A big partnership from them will give the team a strong platform. Shai Hope has performed consistently, and he must add runs in the middle order with Shimron Hetmyer and Romario Shepherd. The team expects a good show from Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, and Raymon Reifer. 

Gudakesh Motie and Moeen Ali will look to carry their form from the last game, where they bowled tight lines with the new ball. The team needs a good spell in the middle overs from Dwaine Pretorius and Romario Shepherd. Tahir must bring his experience to play and do well in the supporting role. 

Guyana Amazon Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

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

Guyana Amazon Warriors Actual Playing XI:

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

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect cloudy skies over Guyana and rain interruptions during the game. The overcast conditions will assist the fast bowlers and make the conditions challenging for the batsmen. The average first-innings score this year has been 147 runs. The team batting first will be happy to have 180 on the board. 

SLK vs GAW Pitch Report

Providence Stadium, Guyana, is an excellent T20 venue. Over the years, we have seen good contests between the bat and the ball. Fast bowlers do well on this wicket. The shorter boundaries make run-scoring easy, and batsmen have done well in the past. Spinners get some assistance as the game progresses.

Toss: To Bowl

Weather will impact the game, and we may see a rain-curtailed game. In such a scenario, the team chasing the score will have an advantage. The last four finals have been won by teams that have chased the score. Hence, the side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.