After 33 matches, the four-time champion Trinbago Knight Riders will face the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League 2023 final. The Knight Riders won the first qualifier against the Warriors, and they will be confident in this encounter. In the second qualifier, the Warriors rediscovered form and defeated the defending champions, the Jamaica Tallawahs.
Guyana Amazon Warriors have reached the final five times but have never won the championship. To defeat the tournament’s strongest team, the team must overcome this mental barrier. The Knight Riders have a team full of matchwinners and will go for a fifth title in a row. It is a high-stakes struggle, and we anticipate a close contest since none of them will back down.
Apart from two losses to the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the league stage, Kieron Pollard‘s team has had a fantastic run in the event. They reserved their best for the finals and made a great statement against the Warriors in the first qualifier. Pollard wants his team to be inspired by their victory and add another pearl to their crown.
Chadwick Walton was outstanding in the previous match and would like to get off to a strong start with Martin Guptill. The middle order is in good shape, and the team would like to see partnerships amongst Nicholas Pooran, Pollard, and Andre Russell, all of whom are capable of winning the game on their own. Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo, and Akeal Hosein will bat in the lower middle order for the side, which has depth.
As the Warriors have an in-form top order, the side will require early wickets from Ali Khan and Akeal Hosein. Sunil Narine and Brabo are the squad’s most experienced bowlers, and the team expects them to deliver in the middle overs. Waqar Salamkheil, Russell, and Terrance Hinds round out the side options.
Trinbago Knight Riders
Kieron Pollard (c), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Chadwick Walton, Akeal Hosein, Mark Deyal, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Waqar Salamkheil, Keacy Carty, Terrance Hinds, and Ali Khan.
When it mattered most, Imran Tahir’s team delivered. In the second qualifier against the Jamaica Tallawahs, they batted and bowled brilliantly to win by 81 runs. The onus is now on the team to break the curse in the final. They are up against the most successful squad in tournament history, and Tahir expects his guys to give it their all.
This year, Saim Ayub has been solid, and he and Kelvin Anderson must establish a strong opening wicket stand in this game. The team will also expect a strong performance from their best batter, Shai Hope, at No. 3, who must form partnerships with Shimron Hetmyer and Azam Khan. Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, and Odean Smith are all strong strikers who help to solidify this lineup.
In this match, the bowling attack will face a significant task. To put the Knight Riders under strain, Dwaine Pretorius and Romario Shephard must score early wickets. Tahir will want to lead from the front and bowl strong spells with Gudakesh Motie in the middle overs. In the supporting roles, Ronsford Beaton and Odean Smith must deliver.
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Imran Tahir (c), Shai Hope (wk), Odean Smith, Azam Khan, Saim Ayub, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Kelvon Anderson, Ronsford Beaton, and Gudakesh Motie.
Match Details | ||
Match | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Final | Caribbean Premier League 2023 | |
Date | 25/09/2023 (Monday) | |
Time | 04:00 (GMT+5) / 04:30 (GMT+5.5) / 05:00 (GMT+6) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | Providence Stadium, Guyana | |
Recent performance | Trinbago Knight Riders – W L W W W | Guyana Amazon Warriors – W L W W L |
Providence Stadium
The captain who wins the toss bowls first. Teams limited their opponents to modest scores in the first inning and then chased the aim.
On the day of the game, rain is expected. The good news is that it will most likely not rain during the match, and if it does, the venue has an excellent drainage system.
The pitch has been a little sluggish, and scoring runs has not been easy. Before taking shots, the batters must warm up. A score of 170-180 is an excellent one to defend.
Guyana Amazon Warriors have won three of their last five games, while Trinbago Knight Riders have won two matches.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Guyana Amazon Warriors have a 52.4% chance to win.
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