Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) and Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) are set to face each other in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The two teams are heading into the contest with contrasting positions on the points table, with Guyana sitting second after six wins from seven matches while Saint Lucia have four wins and five losses.
Guyana Amazon Warriors have been one of the stronger teams in the competition so far, although they suffered a heavy 65-run defeat against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in their previous match. Shimron Hetmyer has been their leading run-scorer with 221 runs, while Mohammad Nabi has taken 13 wickets. Guyana will be hoping their experienced batting lineup can bounce back after being bowled out for 117 in their previous outing.
Saint Lucia Kings, meanwhile, are fourth on the points table and need to find greater consistency as the league stage progresses. Kamil Pooran leads their batting charts with 230 runs, while Matthew Forde has taken 15 wickets. The Kings also come into the game after an eight-wicket defeat against Barbados Tridents, where their total of 138 for 6 was chased down comfortably.
Matches Played: 29 | GAW Won: 18 | SLK Won: 10 | No Result: 1
The surface at the Providence Stadium has produced a fairly competitive contest between bat and ball during the CPL 2026 season. The first three matches at the venue have produced an average first-innings score of around 157, suggesting that batters may need to spend some time at the crease before looking to accelerate.
The pitch has not been particularly easy for batters who have attacked from the beginning. Stroke-makers who have taken a few deliveries to settle in have generally been in a better position to score freely later in the innings. Bowlers can therefore put pressure on the batting side by maintaining disciplined lines and preventing easy scoring opportunities in the powerplay.
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir (c), Mohammad Haris, Mavendra Dindyal, Shai Hope (w), Shimron Hetmyer, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Veerasammy Permaul, Glenn Phillips, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Matthew Nandu, Isai Thorne, Jonathan van Lange
Saint Lucia Kings: Roston Chase (c), Tim Seifert (w), Kamil Pooran, John Campbell, Charith Asalanka, Obus Pienaar, Matthew Forde, McKenny Clarke, Amari Goodridge, Joshua Bishop, Maheesh Theekshana, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Andries Gous, Noor Ahmad, Jewel Andrew, Johann Jeremiah, Kemol Savory, Keon Gaston, Darron Nedd, Damion Joachim, Khari Campbell
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Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match.
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