It’s time for the Caribbean Premier League 2024 playoffs! In Qualifier 1, Guyana Amazon Warriors will face off against Saint Lucia Kings at Providence Stadium. Guyana has the upper hand, having defeated Saint Lucia in both previous clashes this season, and they are favorites to win this high-stakes match. Guyana Amazon Warriors dominated the league, finishing at the top with 14 points, led by powerful performances from Shimron Hetmyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Gudakesh Motie.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview:
Guyana topped the table, winning 7 out of 10 matches. Shimron Hetmyer has been the star with 353 runs, and the explosive Rahmanullah Gurbaz has added 205 runs in 6 innings. Among the bowlers, Gudakesh Motie and Imran Tahir have been outstanding, sharing 31 wickets between them. Guyana’s all-around strength makes them the team to beat in this match.
Key Players: Shimron Hetmyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gudakesh Motie
Guyana Predicted Playing XI:Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kevlon Anderson, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir (c)
Saint Lucia Kings Preview:
Saint Lucia Kings also finished with 14 points but were second due to an inferior net run rate. Johnson Charles and Faf du Plessis have been their leading lights, but the middle order has been inconsistent. Their bowling attack, led by Noor Ahmad with 18 wickets, will play a crucial role in restricting Guyana's powerful batting lineup.
Key Players: Johnson Charles, Faf du Plessis, Noor Ahmad
Saint Lucia Predicted Playing XI:Faf du Plessis(C), Johnson Charles, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert (WK), Aaron Jones, David Wiese, Alzarri Joseph, Sadrack Descartes, Noor Ahmad, Khary Pierre
Pitch and Conditions:
The pitch at Providence Stadium is great for batting, with seamers getting early help. Teams batting first have had success, and a score around 190-200 will be par. The weather will be partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain, but a full match is expected.
Toss Prediction:
The toss-winning team is likely to bat first, given the recent trends at the Providence Stadium.
Reddy Anna Winning Prediction:
Given their consistency and strong all-around performance, Guyana Amazon Warriors are the favorites to win Qualifier 1. Saint Lucia Kings will rely heavily on their openers, and if they falter, it could be difficult for them to challenge Guyana. Noor Ahmad could be the game-changer for Saint Lucia, but Guyana’s depth in both batting and bowling makes them the more balanced side.
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