The stage is set for Qualifier 1 in the CPL 2024 as the table-toppers, Guyana Amazon Warriors (GUY), take on St. Lucia Kings (SLK) at the Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Thursday, October 3. Both teams finished the group stage with seven wins and three losses from ten matches, with Guyana edging ahead based on net run rate.
Match: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St. Lucia Kings, Qualifier 1
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date & Time: Thursday, October 3, 4:30 AM IST
Live Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports, FanCode (app and website)
Pitch Report:
The Providence Stadium pitch typically favors bowlers, especially in the early stages of the game. Batters will need to exercise patience before capitalizing on scoring opportunities. Given the nature of the surface, opting to bowl first might be a strategic choice for either captain.
Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played: 24
Won by Guyana Amazon Warriors: 15
Won by St. Lucia Kings: 8
Tied: 1
First-ever Fixture: August 4, 2013
Most-recent Fixture: September 28, 2024
Predicted Playing XIs:
Guyana Amazon Warriors:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Azam Khan
Shai Hope (wk)
Shimron Hetmyer
Moeen Ali
Romario Shepherd
Keemo Paul
Dwaine Pretorius
Gudakesh Motie
Junior Sinclair
Imran Tahir (c)
St. Lucia Kings:
Faf du Plessis (c)
Johnson Charles
Tim Seifert (wk)
David Wiese
Roston Chase
Aaron Jones
Sadrack Descarte
Alzarri Joseph
Ackeem Auguste
Khary Pierre
Noor Ahmad
Predicted Best Performers:
Best Batter: Shimron Hetmyer
Hetmyer has been in tremendous form throughout the tournament and will look to anchor Guyana’s innings once again.
Best Bowler: David Wiese
Wiese was pivotal in the Kings’ last game against Guyana, picking up three wickets. He will aim to replicate his strong form in this crucial encounter.
Match Scenarios:
Scenario 1: If Guyana Amazon Warriors win the toss and bowl first
Powerplay Score (PP): 45-55
St. Lucia Kings Total: 145-155
Prediction: Guyana Amazon Warriors win the match
Scenario 2: If St. Lucia Kings win the toss and bowl first
Powerplay Score (PP): 55-65
Guyana Amazon Warriors Total: 155-165
Prediction: Guyana Amazon Warriors win the match
With their head-to-head advantage and form in this year’s CPL, the Guyana Amazon Warriors are tipped to take the victory and book their place in the final.
