Warriors' challenge to find form after consecutive losses
| Date | October 05, 2024 |
| Time | 4:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
Shai Hope has odds of 3.85 to be the Guyana Amazon Warriors' best batsman.
Quinton de Kock has odds of 2.75 to be the Barbados Royals' best batsman.
Imran Tahir has odds of 3.50 to be Guyana Amazon Warriors' best bowler.
Obed McCoy has odds of 3.25 to be the Barbados Royals' best bowler.
MATCH PREVIEW
The Caribbean Premier League 2024 is all set for an interesting clash. Guyana Amazon Warriors will look to recover from their slump in form as they battle Barbados Royals in the 2nd Qualifier. The winner of this game will meet the Saint Lucia Kings in the final. The Guyana Amazon Warriors went down against the Saint Lucia Kings in the 1st Qualifier. Playing at home and having a good record at the venue adds to their odds here. The Barbados Royals will feel confident after their big win against the Trinbago Knight Riders. None of the teams would like to end the season after coming so close to the title, so we expect an action-packed contest.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview
Imran Tahir's side suffered a 15-run loss against the Saint Lucia Kings in the 1st Qualifier. The defending champions will be under pressure, losing the last two games. It was a bad day at the office for their batsmen and bowlers against the Kings, which resulted in their loss. They have a good record against the Royals. It adds to their odds on cricket betting sites, and Tahir wants his players to draw inspiration from their good record at this venue.
The new opening pair of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Keemo Paul must deliver a good start after failing in the last game. The side will need the middle-order trio of Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, and Romario Shepherd, as they hold the key to success. The lower middle order has firepower, and the team expects Moeen Ali, Raymon Reifer, and Gudakesh Motie to add quick runs.
Gudakesh Motie and Dwaine Pretorius must strike early, as the Barbados Royals have firepower at the top and can destroy bowling attacks. Tahir must bring his experience to play and do well in the middle overs with Moeen Ali. Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph must bowl well in the supporting role after leaking runs in the last game.
Expected Starting XI for Guyana Amazon Warriors
Imran Tahir (c), Raymon Reifer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Dwaine Pretorius
Barbados Royals Preview
Rovman Powell's team punched above its weight in the Eliminator. They defeated the Trinbago Knight Riders by 9 wickets under the DLS method. This win has boosted their odds on cricket betting apps. The team has a strong batting lineup, and Powell would like his team to pull up its socks and fire on all cylinders, as the Amazon Warriors would be a tough team to beat.
Quinton de Kock is among the top 3 run-getters this year and will look to deliver a powerful start with Rahkeem Cornwall. Rovman Powell must anchor the innings in the middle order and add runs with Kadeem Alleyne and Alick Athanaze. David Miller played a match-winning knock in the last game. He adds punch to the batting along with Obed McCoy and Jason Holder.
Maheesh Theekshana and Jason Holder have leaked runs in most games, and the side expects a strong show at the start. Naveen-ul-Haq will look to continue with form from the last game and needs to trouble the batters alongside Obed McCoy. In the supporting roles, they will expect a good show from Rahkeem Cornwall and Ramon Simmonds.
Expected Starting XI for Barbados Royals
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
TOSS: To Bat First
Against the form in T20 cricket, the side batting first has won six times in nine games at this venue this season. The wickets have been tough to chase scores as they get slower in the second half. Hence, we expect the team winning the toss to bat first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The skies over Guyana shall remain overcast, and we may have rain during the game. The wicket will be good, and batsmen can play their strokes on this flat surface. Bowlers will face a tough test on this surface. The team batting first will look to have 180 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
Barbados Royals haven't been consistent in the last few games. They have won only once in the last five games and can't afford another day of inconsistency. Their batsmen must do well in the middle order. The Guyana Amazon Warriors play at home and have a good record against the Royals across the last four seasons. We expect a close contest, but the Warriors will start favorites.
Our prediction is for Guyana Amazon Warriors to win
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