Cricket Match Prediction | CPL 2024 | Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors | Final | Oct 07 – Who will steal the title in the SLK vs GAW clash?

SLK vs GAW Match Analysis

The Final match of the CPL 2024 will take place October 07, 2024, at 5:00 AM in Providence Stadium, Guyana where Guyana Amazon Warriors and Saint Lucia Kings will face each other. 

The Saint Lucia Kings are aiming for their first-ever title as they face off against the defending champions, Guyana Amazon Warriors. After defeating the Warriors in the 1st Qualifier, the Kings will look to replicate that success. Despite reaching the final twice before, SLK has fallen short on both occasions, struggling under pressure. This match will be a real test of their mental resilience.

Meanwhile, the Guyana Amazon Warriors advanced by eliminating the Barbados Royals in the 2nd Qualifier. Playing on their home ground, where they have an impressive record, GAW boasts a powerful batting lineup. Both teams would prefer to win after making such progress. In the finale, we anticipate a fierce fight.

SLK vs GAW Team Preview & Squads

Saint Lucia Kings

The Saint Lucia Kings head into the final with confidence after an impressive performance in the 1st Qualifier, where they defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors by 15 runs via the DLS method. The Kings’ captain will be eager for a repeat of that success but is aware that their opponents will be tough to beat. Plessis will ensure his players don’t fall into complacency.

SLK anticipates a strong start after Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis put up a 124-run partnership in the previous game. They need strong performances from David Wiese, Tim Seifert, and Roston Chase because the middle order hasn’t been reliable. Matthew Forde and Johann Jeremiah need to score quickly in the lower middle order to propel the team to a large total. 

In this game, the bowlers will need to use their magic. Matthew Forde and Khary Pierre need to take early wickets to put the squad in a strong position. Since Alzarri Joseph and Noor Ahmed are the finest bowlers in SLK, they will want to perform well in the middle overs. Roston Chase and Weise give the bowling more nuance.

Saint Lucia Kings Squads

Saint Lucia Kings

Khary Pierre, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, McKenny Clarke, Tim Seifert, Faf du Plessis, Noor Ahmad, Aaron Jones, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Ackeem Auguste, Johann Jeremiah, Alzarri Joseph, David Wiese, Mikkel Govia, Sadrack Descarte, Khari Campbell.

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Guyana Amazon Warriors, after a couple of losses that sparked some concerns among their fans, delivered an outstanding performance in the 2nd Qualifier against the Barbados Royals. With strong contributions from both bat and ball, they cruised to an 8-wicket victory. Now, they face a tough challenge against the Saint Lucia Kings, and Tahir will be counting on a solid performance from his players. 

Moeen Ali and Rahmanullah Gurbaz would feel confident after their impressive performance in the previous game. A major collaboration with them will provide GAW with a robust platform. Despite his steady play, Shai Hope needs to score more runs in the middle order with Romario Shepherd and Shimron Hetmyer. Raymon Reifer, Keemo Paul, and Dwaine Pretorius are expected to put on a strong performance. 

Moeen Ali and Gudakesh Motie, who bowled tight lines with the new ball in the previous game, will try to maintain their form. GAW wants Dwaine Pretorius and Romario Shepherd to have a strong middle-overs stint. Tahir needs to use his background in the game to succeed in the supporting part. 

Guyana Amazon Warriors Squads

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Azam Khan, Shai Hope, Kevin Sinclair, Romario Shepherd, Moeen Ali, Imran Tahir, Matthew Nandu, Junior Sinclair, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph, Shimron Hetmyer, Dwaine Pretorius, Raymon Reifer, Ronaldo Ali Mohamed, Gudakesh Motie, Tim Robinson, Kevlon Anderson. 

Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors outfield report

Providence Stadium, Guyana

The game will be affected by the weather, and it can be postponed due to rain. The team chasing the score will be in a better position in such a situation. Teams that have pursued the score have won the last four championships. As a result, the team that wins the toss will immediately bowl first.

Over Guyana, we anticipate gloomy skies and intermittent rain during the game. The cloud cover will help the quick bowlers and make things difficult for the batting players. This season, the first-inning score has averaged 147 runs. 180 runs on the board will cheer up the team batting first.  

Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five games, GAW won two and SLK won two.

Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Prediction

Cricket analysts predict Guyana Amazon Warriors have a 52% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.