GAW vs SLK Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Sep 28, 2024
The excitement continues as the Guyana Amazon Warriors face off against the St Lucia Kings on Saturday, 28 September 2024 at Providence Stadium, Guyana. Both teams will be eager to clinch a win in this Caribbean Premier League match.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors, under the leadership of their charismatic captain, will aim to make best use of their home advantage at Providence. Meanwhile, the St Lucia Kings, led by their experienced skipper Faf du Plessis, are determined to outclass their opponents and secure an important win as the CPL nears its play-off stage. Both teams have already qualified for the next round.
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Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Lucia Kings head-to-head record
The Guyana Amazon Warriors ran away with two points against the Kings earlier this season. They won by six wickets with ten overs remaining. As a whole, they have beaten their visitors three times in the last five. The Kings have won once and one game was abandoned.
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Lucia Kings live streaming and broadcast
Cricket fans can catch all the live action of this CPL match between Guyana Amazon Warriors and St Lucia Kings on Saturday, 28 September 2024 on the Star Sports Network for television broadcasts. For live streaming, the game will be available on FanCode, ensuring that fans across the globe don’t miss a single moment of the match.
GAW vs SLK Team Previews
Guyana Amazon Warriors
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have built a strong team, featuring explosive batters and an array of talented bowlers. They will look forward to fine-tuning their side for the knockout rounds.
Shimron Hetmyer will be a key figure. His dynamic batting can shift the momentum of the game. The left-handed batter is approaching 2000 CPL runs.
He will be joined by the likes of Moeen Ali and Dwaine Pretorius, who bring a wealth of all-round talent to the side. Ali’s spin and power-hitting, along with Pretorius' ability to contribute with both bat and ball, will be crucial. The Englishman was player-of-the-match against the Falcons. The South African took three wickets for nine runs in the same game.
In the bowling department, Imran Tahir and Gudakesh Motie will lead the charge. Tahir’s experience and wicket-taking abilities, coupled with Motie’s left-arm spin, can create a potent spin threat that will challenge the Kings' batters. Tahir took two wickets and Motie took one wicket in their game against the side from Antigua and Barbuda.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azam Khan, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Junior Sinclair, Imran Tahir.
St Lucia Kings
The St Lucia Kings will enter this match with a high level of confidence, led by their star batter and skipper, Faf du Plessis. They have had an outstanding campaign and secured knockout qualification.
The seasoned South African's calm demeanour and ability to anchor the batting innings will be essential in building partnerships in the powerplay for the Kings. He scored 59 runs in his previous game.
Alongside him, Johnson Charles, the powerful West Indian opener, will be expected to give St Lucia a strong start at the top of the order. He hit back-to-back half-centuries against the Royals and Trinbago.
On the bowling front, the Kings will rely on their star pacer Alzarri Joseph and the mystery spin of Noor Ahmad. Joseph's raw pace and Ahmad’s unorthodox spin make for a dangerous bowling attack. They are capable of restricting the opposition’s run flow and taking crucial wickets with almost 90 CPL wickets between them.
St Lucia Kings Playing 11
Johnson Charles, Faf du Plessis, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert, David Wiese, Sadrack Descartes, Khary Pierre, Aaron Jones, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad.
GAW vs SLK Toss Prediction
This match is scheduled to be hosted at Providence Stadium as a day game.
At Providence Stadium, there have been more games won by batting first than bowling first.
Both captains may be swayed to bat first and put runs on the board in the first innings.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The Providence Stadium pitch traditionally offers some assistance to the bowlers, especially early on. However, as the match moves on, the batters will face easier batting conditions. Spinners may also play a crucial role later in the game.
The weather forecast for Saturday suggests a partly cloudy day with a minimal 18 percent chance of rain. It should be an almost ideal setting for an exciting contest between bat and ball.
150 to 160 runs in the first innings may be enough to provide a stiff target to chase.
GAW vs SLK Betting Tips
The Guyana Amazon Warriors, playing at home, may hold a slight edge due to their familiarity with the conditions.
The St Lucia Kings will offer a challenge to the home side as another of the top four sides this CPL.
Expect a thrilling encounter, but the Guyana Amazon Warriors may have the upper hand to win this match.
Bonus Cricket Bets
The leg-spinner will be keen to lead from the front with the ball. He would be a good bet for the leading the wickets this match. The 45-year-old bowler has claimed more than 100 wickets in the CPL.
This is a risky bet, but may be worth the punt. If the ball does move around while it is still new, bowlers like Alzarri Joseph, Dwaine Pretorius and David Wiese will know exactly what tricks to use when it comes to their use of pace and cutters to castle the batters.
This should be a safe bet. The ball may not come onto the bat as true at Guyana compared to most of the other grounds around the Caribbean. The batters will need to work a bit harder on this ground to get the ball over the fence on the full.
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