Get ready for an exhilarating showdown in the 19th match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024! The formidable Trinbago Knight Riders are set to face off against the reigning champions, the Guyana Amazon Warriors. In their previous outing, the Knight Riders triumphed over the Barbados Royals, while the Amazon Warriors faced their first defeat against the same team.
Both squads have played four matches, each with one loss, showcasing a balanced form. Historically, the Amazon Warriors have had the upper hand, winning four of their last five encounters with the Knight Riders. However, this season, the Knight Riders boast an exceptional batting lineup that could tip the scales in their favor. As these two powerhouses collide, fans can anticipate a thrilling and closely contested battle.
TKR vs GAW Wagering Insights
TKR is determined to secure the leading position on the points table.
- Trinbago Knight Riders have scored an average of 192 runs every game
- Guyana Amazon Warriors bowlers leaked 205 runs in the last game
- Guyana Amazon Warriors’ openers have struggled with consistency
Match Info
Match: TKR vs GAW, 19th Match, Caribbean Premier League 2024
Date:Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 4:30 AM (Sep 19)
Umpires: Deighton Butler, Nigel Duguid
Third Umpire: Christopher Taylor
Match Referee: Denavon Hayles
Venue Guide
Stadium: Queen’s Park Oval
City: Port of Spain, Trinidad
Capacity: 25,000
Ends: Brian Lara Pavilion End, Media Centre End
Hosts to: Trinbago Knight Riders
Broadcast Guide
Streaming :Fancode
TV: Star Sports Network
Trinbago Knight Riders Preview
Kieron Pollard’s team is doing well. The side has won three out of the four games they have played and come here with a 2-wicket win against the Barbados Royals. The win against the table toppers shall add to their confidence. They have struggled against the Amazon Warriors in the last few seasons, and Pollard expects a strong show from his players.
Sunil Narine has been inconsistent at the top, and the team expects him to deliver a good start with Jason Roy. Nicholas Pooran is the team’s backbone, and he must add runs in the middle order with Shaqkere Parris and Keacy Carty. Kieron Pollard is one of the best finishers in the world, and he will look to add runs in the lower middle order with Andries Gous and Akeal Hosein.
On the bowling front, Akeal Hosein has bowled, but the team will expect a better performance from Jayden Seales. Terrance Hinds and star bowler Sunil Narine will look to keep the scoring under check in the middle overs. Waqar Salamkheil is in brilliant form and adds an X-factor to the attack.
Trinbago Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:
- Kieron Pollard (c)
- Jason Roy
- Sunil Narine
- Shaqkere Parris
- Nicholas Pooran (wk)
- Andries Gous
- Keacy Carty
- Akeal Hosein
- Jayden Seales
- Terrance Hinds
- Waqar Salamkheil
Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview
Shai Hope is leading the team in Imran Tahir’s absence. In the last game, they went down by 32 runs against the Barbados Royals, where Tahir’s absence left a big hole in the bowling attack. The side will look to bounce back as they are up against a strong bowling attack and must do well.
Azam Khan and Tim Robinson struggled at the top in the last game, and the team needs a good start from this pair. Shai Hope will look to lead from the front and add runs in the middle order with Shimron Hetmyer and Moeen Ali. The side expects Keemo Paul, Raymon Reifer, and Dwaine Pretorius to do well in the lower middle order.
Their bowlers will be under pressure after the poor show against the Royals in this game. Dwaine Pretorius and Moeen Ali must bowl in the right areas and strike with the new ball to put the team in a strong position. The side will also expect a good show from Keemo Paul and Kevin Sinclair in the middle overs. Gudakesh Motie must do well along with Shamar Joseph, as the TKR batters will take them on.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Predicted Playing XI:
- Shai Hope (c)
- Tim Robinson
- Azam Khan (wk)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Moeen Ali
- Raymon Reifer
- Keemo Paul
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Gudakesh Motie
- Kevin Sinclair
- Shamar Joseph
TKR vs GAW | Weather Overview
Trinidad will see a blanket of clouds overhead. The pitch is expected to favor bowlers during the initial overs, but once batsmen settle in, they can score effectively. Historically, the average first-innings total over the past three seasons has hovered around 160 runs, and a score of 180 would be considered a solid target for the team batting first. TKR vs GAW
TKR vs GAW | Pitch Analysis
At Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, the pitch allows batsmen to confidently step forward and execute their shots. The compact dimensions of the ground provide an added benefit for the batsmen. While the new ball offers some assistance to fast bowlers early on, spinners have also thrived at this venue in recent seasons.
TKR vs GAW | Toss Preference:
Bowl It’s common for teams to choose to bowl after winning the toss, a trend that reflects the prevalence of low-scoring matches in recent years. With a fresh pitch, the winning team is likely to opt to field first, aiming to secure early wickets against their opponents.
TKR vs GAW| Winning Prediction | Reddy Anna
The Guyana Amazon Warriors are facing a significant setback as Imran Tahir has been ruled out of the match. His absence leaves a noticeable gap in the bowling lineup, and it will be crucial for other team members to rise to the occasion and fill that void. Meanwhile, the Trinbago Knight Riders have been performing strongly with the bat and boast a formidable bowling unit, which gives them a distinct advantage.
Prediction Reddy Anna : Trinbago Knight Riders are favored to win.