In the 21st match of the Caribbean Premier League 2024, Guyana Amazon Warriors will take on St Kitts and Nevis Patriots - Reddy Anna. Guyana currently holds the 4th spot on the table with 6 points and a net run rate of 1.008, while St Kitts sits at the bottom with just 2 points and a disappointing NRR of -1.575. Guyana has already beaten St Kitts once this season and will be aiming to secure more crucial points in this encounter.
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Guyana Amazon Warriors
After starting the season with three consecutive victories, Guyana Amazon Warriors have stumbled with two back-to-back losses, the most recent being a 5-wicket defeat to Trinbago Knight Riders.
Shimron Hetmyer has been their standout batter, amassing 153 runs in 5 innings at a phenomenal strike rate of 189. With Rahmanullah Gurbaz unavailable due to international duties, the responsibility now lies with players like Tim Robinson and Shai Hope to step up.
In the bowling department, Gudakesh Motie has been the key performer, picking up 9 wickets in 5 innings at an economy rate of 7.16. Dwaine Pretorius has been economical, but the rest of the bowling attack has shown inconsistency, which has contributed to their recent losses.
Key Players: Shimron Hetmyer, Tim Robinson, Romario Shepherd
Predicted Playing XI: Tim Robinson, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Kevin Sinclair, Shamar Joseph, Nathan Sowter
Actual Playing XI: Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Romario Shepherd, Imran Tahir, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Kevin Sinclair, Tim Robinson, Moeen Ali
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have had a dismal season, with their only win coming in the opener against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Since then, they have lost seven matches in a row, languishing at the bottom of the standings.
A few batters, including Andre Fletcher and Kyle Mayers, have shown promise, both crossing the 200-run mark with healthy strike rates. Evin Lewis and Mikyle Louis have also been consistent contributors with the bat, with Lewis scoring 197 runs and Louis accumulating 187 in 6 innings at an impressive strike rate of 154.54.
The bowling, however, has been heavily reliant on Anrich Nortje, who has claimed 11 wickets in 8 innings. Wanindu Hasaranga has also been effective with 8 wickets in 4 innings, but the rest of the attack has failed to deliver, which is reflected in their string of losses.
Key Players: Andre Fletcher, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mikyle Louis
Predicted Playing XI: Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher (c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Mikyle Louis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ryan John, Joshua Da Silva, Odean Smith, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje
Actual Playing XI: Joshua Da Silva, Andre Fletcher, Evin Lewis, Mikyle Louis, Rilee Rossouw, Dominic Drakes, Kyle Mayers, Ashmead Nedd, Ryan John, Tabraiz Shamsi, Anrich Nortje
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Weather:The weather in Guyana is expected to be partly cloudy with some morning showers. However, since this is a night match, it is likely we will get a full game.
Pitch Report:The Providence Stadium in Guyana is traditionally favorable for bowlers, particularly spinners, as the surface tends to slow down as the game progresses. Fast bowlers may find some assistance early on, but the spin-friendly conditions usually lead to lower-scoring games. Since this will be the first match of the season at this venue, the pitch is expected to be firm, offering a bit more for the batters initially.
Average First-Innings Score:The average first-innings score at Providence Stadium is 149, with the highest total being 226-4, posted by Jamaica Tallawahs against Guyana Amazon Warriors in 2022. The team batting first will aim to set a target of 180-190.
Toss Prediction:Teams chasing have won 25 out of 44 domestic T20 matches at this venue. Both captains will likely opt to bowl first after winning the toss.
Winning Prediction
Guyana Amazon Warriors have dominated St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in recent encounters, winning their last three matches, including one this season. Despite two consecutive losses, Guyana is in much better shape than the struggling Patriots, who have lost seven games in a row.
Considering the current form and past record, Guyana Amazon Warriors are the favorites to win this match.
Prediction: Guyana Amazon Warriors to win.
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