CPL 2024, Match 16, BR vs GAW | Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

CPL 2024, Match 16, BR vs GAW preview (X.com)

In a clash of titans, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 edition's top two teams, Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors, will be up against each other in the 16th fixture scheduled to take place on September 15 at Kensington Oval from 4.30 AM IST onwards.

CPL 2024, BR vs GAW: Team Previews

Barbados Royals

Trinbago Knight Riders beat Barbados Royals by 2 wickets in a thrilling encounter, and the latter was handed their first defeat of the CPL 2024 season. Batting first, the Royals set up a 156-run total on the back of captain Rovman Powell's blistering 59 off 38 balls.

Barbados Royals even had a dream start in the second innings with both the openers departing in powerplay. However, the short yet crucial partnerships in the middle order allowed Knight Riders to push the game to the final over.

With 11 left to achieve in 6 balls, Terrance Hinds slammed a six to score the winning runs. Regardless, the Royals still played good cricket and had plenty of positives to take away from the season's first loss.

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Guyana Amazon Warriors

Guyana Amazon Warriors are unbeaten so far in the CPL 2024 season and are seated at the top of the table with 6 points in three games. In the previous fixture against Saint Lucia Kings, Imran Tahir, and Gudakesh Motie's three-wicket-haul each restricted the opposition to just 100 runs in the first innings.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz went berserk with 47 off 19 balls in the chase as the Warriors sealed a victory in 10 overs. The dominant victory undoubtedly boosted their morale as one of the best teams in the tournament.

Guyana Amazon Warriors definitely has the most balanced and strongest unit this year, and Imran Tahir's leadership has been outstanding. Without a doubt, the team is a leading contender for the title this year and Barbados Royals are in for a huge challenge.

CPL 2024, BR vs GAW: Match Details & Live Streaming

CPL 2024, BR vs GAW: Kensington Oval Pitch Report

The Kensington Oval pitch tends to be quite good for batting. The dry surface will offer good bounce, and a high-scoring game cannot be ruled out. Spinners can play a crucial role in the latter half of a match, with the ball starting to turn more sharply as the surface wears. Chasing should be an ideal choice for the toss-winning captain.

CPL 2024, BR vs GAW: Probable Playing XIs

Barbados Royals: Rahkeem Cornwall, Quinton de Kock (wk), Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell (c), David Miller, Rivaldo Clarke, Jason Holder, Keshav Maharaj, Maheesh Theekshana, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy

Guyana Amazon Warriors: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tim Robinson, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Azam Khan (wk), Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Junior Sinclair, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir (c)

CPL 2024, BR vs GAW: Winner Prediction

Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors are two of the strongest teams of the tournament and the matchup is evenly poised. However, given the recent form and squad balance, the Warriors are likely to win this contest.

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