The 19th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 is set to take place at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad on September 18, 2024, between the Trinbago Knight Riders and the Guyana Amazon Warriors. This night match is highly anticipated, with both teams looking to strengthen their positions in the tournament. As the match is scheduled to begin at 5:00 AM (local time), fans around the world will be excited to see two of the CPL’s strongest teams face off.
Trinbago Knight Riders, known for their strong batting lineup and powerful all-rounders, will aim to put up a dominant performance at their home ground. Guyana Amazon Warriors captained by Shai Hope, famous for their balanced squad and tactical play, will be eager to outsmart the home side. Both teams will be looking for crucial points in the tournament standings.
TKR vs GAW Team Preview & Squads
Trinbago Knight Riders
Trinbago Knight Riders pulled off a thrilling victory against Barbados Royals in the 15th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, held on September 13 in Bridgetown. Chasing a target of 157, Trinbago Knight Riders clinched the win by 2 wickets with just 1 ball to spare, finishing at 159/8 in 19.5 overs.
Akeal Hosein was the standout performer for TKR, earning the Player of the Match award. He contributed both with the bat and the ball, scoring a crucial 20 runs off just 10 balls and picking up 2 important wickets for 29 runs. Two standout batters for the TKR this season are Nicholas Pooran and Keacy Carty. Pooran has scored 354 runs in 9 matches with a 44.25 average and an explosive 171.01 strike rate. Carty, with 275 runs in 7 matches, boasts a strong 55 average and 141.75 strike rate, anchoring the team’s top order.
Two key bowlers for the TKR are Waqar Salamkheil and Sunil Narine. Salamkheil has taken 14 wickets in 9 matches with an excellent economy of 7.03 and a sharp 14.57 strike rate. Narine, the seasoned spinner, has grabbed 12 wickets in 8 matches, boasting an economical 6.16 and an impressive 16 strike rate.
Trinbago Knight Riders Squads
Trinbago Knight Riders
Kieron Pollard(c), Nicholas Pooran(w), Jason Roy, Keacy Carty, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Waqar Salamkheil, Terrance Hinds, Chris Jordan, Andries Gous, Dwayne Bravo, Shaqkere Parris, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mark Deyal, Joshua Little, Nathan Edwards
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Guyana Amazon Warriors put up a valiant effort in their chase of 206 but ultimately fell short, finishing at 173/5 in their 20 overs, losing to the Barbados Royals by 32 runs in the 16th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024. Despite a solid start, the Warriors struggled to keep up with the steep required run rate, and Barbados’ disciplined bowling proved too difficult to overcome.
Shai Hope has been a standout performer for the GAW in the 2024 Caribbean Premier League, accumulating 376 runs across 10 matches at an impressive average of 47 and a strike rate of 136.72. His consistency at the top of the order has been crucial for his team’s batting efforts. On the other hand, Shimron Hetmyer has played a more explosive role, contributing 214 runs in 10 matches with a strike rate of 171.2, showcasing his ability to accelerate the scoring when needed. Despite a slightly lower average of 30.57, Hetmyer’s power-hitting has added depth to GAW’s batting lineup.
Imran Tahir has been a key force in GAW’s bowling attack during the 2024 Caribbean Premier League, taking 19 wickets in 9 matches with an impressive economy rate of 6.77 and a remarkable strike rate of just 10.26. His ability to take wickets at crucial moments has made him a go-to bowler for his team. Dwaine Pretorius has also been a valuable contributor, picking up 16 wickets in 10 matches with a slightly higher economy rate of 7.11, but still maintaining an excellent strike rate of 13.5. Together, Tahir and Pretorius have formed a formidable bowling duo, playing a significant role in Guyana’s success this season.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Squads
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Shai Hope(c), Azam Khan(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Kevin Sinclair, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Nathan Sowter, Raymon Reifer, Ronaldo Ali Mohamed, Moeen Ali, Romario Shepherd, Tim Robinson, Matthew Nandu, Kevlon Anderson, Junior Sinclair
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors outfield report
Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Given the number of low-scoring games we have seen in recent years, it is not unexpected that most teams choose to bowl after winning the toss. The team that wins the toss will probably put their opponents into bat and look for early breakthroughs because it will be a new track.
The skies over Trinidad would be covered in clouds. In the early overs, the track will present challenges for the bowlers, but once batsmen settle in, they can perform admirably.
TKR vs GAW Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
The Guyana Amazon Warriors won four games in their last five matches against Trinbago Knight Riders who won just one match.
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Prediction
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