MATCH NO – 27th Match
SERIES – CARRIBIAN PREMIER LEAGUE – 2024
DATE – 26th September, 2024
TIME – 4:30 AM IST
VENUE – Providence Ground, Guyana
INTRODUCTION
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is a popular T20 cricket league in the Caribbean, featuring teams from various Caribbean countries. It typically takes place annually, attracting some of the best cricket talent from around the world, alongside local players. The CPL is known for its vibrant atmosphere, exciting matches, and the unique Caribbean flavour that sets it apart from other T20 leagues.
The league usually consists of six franchises representing different Caribbean nations, including:
- Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
- St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
- Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Trinbago Knight Riders
- Barbados Royals
- Saint Lucia Kings
MATCH PREVIEW
27th match of the CPL will be played between Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors. Both team have won 1-1 CPL Trophy. Last time when Barbados Royals played against Guyana Amazon Warriors, Barbados Royals Scored 205 runs and Guyana Amazon Warriors team failed to chase the total and Barbados won the match by 32 runs.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks looks more balanced and strong, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors.
PITCH REPORT
Providence Ground, also known as the Providence Stadium or Guyana National Stadium, here’s an overview based on historical data and typical conditions:
Pitch Characteristics
Surface Type: Typically, the pitch at Providence is known for being slow and low. It’s not particularly conducive to fast bowlers but can assist spinners as the game progresses.
Batting Conditions:In the early stages of a match, the pitch can be good for batting, especially in limited-overs games.Batsmen need to apply themselves as the ball can grip and turn, particularly in the latter stages of the game.
Bowling Conditions:
Fast Bowlers: They might not get much assistance in terms of pace or bounce, but variations and cutters can be effective.
Spinners: Tend to play a significant role, especially in the middle overs and towards the end of the match. The pitch tends to assist the turn and can become progressively more challenging for batting as the game progresses.
Match Strategy
Batting First vs Second: Teams might prefer to bat first to take advantage of the relatively better batting conditions early on and to avoid batting last on a deteriorating pitch.
Spin Attack: Teams with a strong spin attack often find success here. Including multiple spinners in the playing XI can be a beneficial strategy.
Adaptability: Batters need to adapt quickly to the slow nature of the pitch, employing strategies like rotating the strike and focusing on placement rather than power hitting.
Providence Ground offers a unique challenge with its slow, spin-friendly pitch. Teams that adapt to these conditions and employ a strategic approach—focusing on spin and smart batting—tend to perform well. The pitch can make for fascinating contests, particularly in the limited-overs format where tactical acumen plays a critical role
GROUND STATS (CPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 54 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 155+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 24 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 29 |
| NO RESULT | 01 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 28 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 13 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 07 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 05 |
BOWLERS STATS ON PROVIDENCE STADIUM (CPL)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 54
PACER WICKETS – 319
SPINNER WICKETS – 326.
BR TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- In last season One times trophy winner Barbados Royal team performed very poor and won only 3 matches and lost 7 out of 10 matches and second last position in the points table.
- Barbados team performed very well in this season and won 5 matches and lost 3 matches and third position in the points table.
- Last time when Barbados Royals played against Guyana Amazon Warriors, Barbados successfully defended a total of 205 runs and won the match by 32 runs.
- Quinton de Kock has scored 391 runs in 8 innings with 65+ average and scored 1 century in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Matheesh Theekshana has taken 9 wickets in 8 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Obed McCoy has taken 9 wickets in 8 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Keshav Maharaj has taken 5 wickets in 3 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- In the last CPL match Barbados Royals team failed to chase a total of 162 runs and lost the match by 13 runs against Saint Lucia Kings.
- Quinton de Kock Scored 22 runs, Kadeem Alleyne scored 47 runs and David Miller scored 21 runs in the previous match against Saint Lucia Kings.
- Keshav Maharaj, Matheesh Theekshana & Nyeem Young took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Saint Lucia Kings.
- Both teams have played 25 matches and Barbados Royals team have won 9 matches and lost 16 matches against Guyana Amazon Warriors.
SQUADS
Batting – Rovman Powell ©, Kevin Wickham, David Miller, Alick Athanaze, Shamarah Brooks, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rivaldo Clarke (wk).
Bowling – Naveen ul Haq, Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Isai Thorne,Obed McCoy, Nyeem Young, Ramon Simmonds.
All Rounder – Kadeem Alleyne, Nathan Sealy, Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Dunith Wellalage.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Alick Athanaze, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, Kadeem Alleyne, Rovman Powell ©, David Miller, Jason Holder, Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Obed McCoy, Nayeen Young.
BR – PLAYER STATS:
1. QUINTON DE KOCK (WK) – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 22r, 2r, 59r, 115r, 39r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 24 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 115r, 0r. |
| Total Stats vs GAW | 2 INNINGS – 115 RUNS. |
2. KADEEM ALEYNE – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 47r, 4r, 25r, 22r, 30r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 53 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 22r, 2r. |
| Total Stats vs GAW | 2 INNINGS – 24 RUNS. |
3. RAHKEEM CORNWALL – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 3+0W, 2+0W, 5W, 0r, 0r. |
| Stats on venue | 11 INNINGS – 204 RUNS – 5W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 6+0W, 8+1W, 91+2W, 2r, 20+2W. |
| Total Stats vs GAW | 13 INNINGS – 249 RUNS – 7W. |
4. ALICK ATHANAZE – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 19r, 10r, 22r, 16r, 0r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 55 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 16r, 6r, 27r. |
| Total Stats vs GAW | 3 INNINGS – 49 RUNS. |
5. DAVID MILLER – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 21r, 21r, 1r, 19r, 19r. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 84 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 1r, 4r, 11r, 23r. |
| Total Stats vs GAW | 4 INNINGS – 39 RUNS. |
6. ROVMAN POWELL © – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 8r, 1r, 7r, 59r,15r. |
| Stats on venue | 11 INNINGS – 191 RUNS – 5W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 7r, 4r, 39r, 37+1W, 4+1W. |
| Total Stats vs GAW | 17 INNINGS – 303 RUNS – 4W. |
7. JASON HOLDER – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 16+0W, 21+1W, 0W, 28+2W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 111 INNINGS – 186 RUNS – 11W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 28+2W, 2W, 4+2W, 8+1W, 42+1W. |
| Total Stats vs GAW | 20 INNINGS – 251 RUNS – 19W. |
8. KESHAV MAHARAJ – LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 3W, 14+1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 3W. |
| Total Stats vs GAW | 1 INNING – 3 WICKETS. |
9. MATHEESH THEEKSHANA – RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 0W, 3W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 0W. |
| Total Stats vs SGAW | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
10. OBED McCOY – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 0W, 2W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS – 8 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 0W, 2W, 2W, 0W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs GAW | 10 INNINGS – 17 WICKETS. |
11. NAYEEM YOUNG – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 0W, 0W, 2W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GAW | 3W, 1W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs GAW | 3 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
GAW TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- One times trophy winner Guana Amazon Warriors team performed very well and won 5 matches and lost 2 out of 9 matches and second position in the points table in this season.
- Last match when both team played against each other Guyana Amazon Warriors team failed to chase a total of 205 runs and lost the match by 32 wickets.
- Shimron Hetmyer has scored 229 runs in 7 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Gudakesh Motie has taken 11 wickets in 7 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Dwaine Pretorious has taken 10 wickets in 7 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- Imran Tahir has taken 10 wickets in 5 innings in this season of Caribbean Premier League.
- In the last match Guyana Amazon Warriors team successfully defended a total of 135 runs and won the match by 27 runs against Antigua Falcons.
- Moeen Ali scored 42 runs and RAzam Khan scored 29 runs in the previous match against Antigua Falcons.
- Moeen Ali and Dwaine Pretorius took 3-3 wickets each, Imran Tahir took 2 wickets and Shamar Joseph & Gudakesh Motie 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Antigua Falcons.
- Both teams have played 25 T20 matches and Guyana Amazon Warriors team have won 16 matches and lost 9 matches against Barbados Royal.
SQUADS
Batting – Shimron Hetmyer, Kevlon Anderson, Matthew Nandu, Tim Robinson, Azam Khan (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Shai Hope (wk).
Bowling – Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir ©, Kevin Sinclair, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Shamar Joseph, Junior Sinclair, Nathan Sowter.
All Rounder – Raymon Reifer, Moeen Ali, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Raymon Reifer, Azam Khan (wk), Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir.
GAW – PLAYER STATS:
1. RAYMON REIFER – LHB+LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 5r, 16+3W, 14+1W, 2+1W, 6+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 10 INNINGS – 136 RUNS – 7W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 16+3W, 16r, 0W, 1r, 41r. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 5 INNINGS – 74 RUNS. |
2. AZAM KHAN – (WK) RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 29r, 3r, 0r, 2r, 9r. |
| Stats on venue | 11 INNINGS – 368 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 3r, 9r, 20r, |
| Total Stats vs BR | 3 INNINGS – 32 RUNS. |
3. SHAI HOPE – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 15r, 7r, 5r, 40r, 11r. |
| Stats on venue | 17 INNINGS – 615 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 40r, 106r, 50r, 16r, 16r. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 5 INNINGS – 228 RUNS. |
4. SHIMRON HETMYER – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 13r, 63r, 7r, 28r, 8r. |
| Stats on venue | 25 INNINGS – 659 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 28r, 16r, 24r, 37r, 10r. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 15 INNINGS – 245 RUNS |
5. MOEEN ALI – LHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 42+3W, 10+2W, 11+!W, 33+0W, 27+1W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 52 RUNS – 2W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 33+0W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 1 INNING – 33 RUNS – 0W. |
6. KEEMO PAUL – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 9r, 2r, 3+1W, 30+1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 18 INNINGS – 204 RUNS – 12W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 30+1W, 23+1W, 13+0W, 12+2W, 6+0W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 13 INNINGS – 111 RUNS – 9W. |
7. ROMARIO SHEPHERD – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 10+0W, 34r, 51r, 32+0W, 9+2W. |
| Stats on venue | 18 INNINGS – 126 RUNS – 23W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 1W, 2W, 3W, 3W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 11 INNINGS – 23 RUNS. |
8. DWAINE PRETORIUS – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 3W, 12+1W, 21+0W, 2W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 10 INNINGS – 06 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 2W, 1W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 3 INNINGS – 5 WICKETS. |
9. GUDAKESH MOTIE – LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | 15 INNINGS – 11 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 0W, 2W, 2W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 7 INNINGS – 7 WICKETS. |
10. SHAMAR JOSPEH – RAF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 3W, 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 0W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
11. IMRAN TAHIR © – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 2W, 3W, 3W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 25 INNINGS – 38 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs BR | 3W, 0W, 1W, 1W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs BR | 14 INNINGS – 21 WICKETS. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 25
- BR WIN – 09
- GAW WIN – 16
- NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – Q de Kock, S. Hope.
BATSMEN – S. Hetmyer.
ALL-ROUNDERS – J, Holder, D. Pretorius, M. Ali, R. Cornwall, K. Paul.
BOWLERS – I. Tahir, G. Motie, M. Theekshana.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – Q. de Kock.
BATSMEN – S. Hetmyer, R. Powell.
ALL-ROUNDERS – J. Holder, D. Pretious, M. Ali, R. Reifer, R. Shepherd.
BOWLERS – I. Tahir, G. Motie, M. Theekshana.
BACK-UPS – O. McCoy, S. Joseph.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – Q. de Kock, M. Ali.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – D. Pretious, J. Holder.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
GUYANA AMAZON WARRIORS MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.