CPL 2024 Match 19, TKR vs GAW Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?

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Trinbago Knight Riders will lock horns with Guyana Amazon Warriors in Match 19 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 at the Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Thursday, September 19. Both teams find themselves in strong positions on the points table, each with three wins and a solitary loss from four games. With momentum and a place at the top of the table at stake, this match promises to be a cracker.

Trinbago Knight Riders Looking to Keep the Ball Rolling

Trinbago Knight Riders are currently sitting at the fourth spot, riding high after their nail-biting win against the Barbados Royals. Chasing a target of 157, they faced some bumps along the road but managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat, finishing the game with just one ball to spare.

Nicholas Pooran and Shaqkere Parris played crucial roles, both scoring 35, while their calm heads ensured the team got over the finish line. 

Akeal Hosein, who was named the Player of the Match for his all-round brilliance, was in the thick of things with 2 wickets and a crucial contribution of 20 runs.

Waqar Salamkheil also delivered the goods, bagging 3 wickets, and the evergreen Sunil Narine added two scalps to his tally. With all guns blazing, the Knight Riders will be hoping to make it two wins on the trot and climb the table.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Eyeing a Bounce Back In CPL 2024

On the other hand, the defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors are hot on their heels at the third spot, sharing an identical win-loss record. However, the Warriors are licking their wounds after a recent defeat to the Barbados Royals, where they fell 32 runs short while chasing a massive target of 206.

Despite contributions from Shai Hope (40) and Moeen Ali (33), their valiant effort wasn't enough to bring the game home. 

Raymon Reifer's impressive 3-wicket haul and Dwaine Pretorius' 2 wickets were the bright spots for Guyana, but they’ll need their heavy-hitters like Shimron Hetmyer to fire on all cylinders if they want to return to winning ways.

With an aggressive batting style, Shimron Hetmyer is known to turn the game on its head, and the Warriors will be banking on him to come out all guns blazing as they aim to secure their fourth win.

How Will the Queen’s Park Oval Pitch Behave?

The pitch at Queen’s Park Oval has historically offered something for both batters and bowlers, but the balance tips slightly in favour of the bowlers as the game progresses. Fast bowlers may find some joy early on, and the spinners are expected to come into their own as the surface slows down.

TKR vs GAW: Predicted Toss Result

In the six T20 Internationals held at this venue, teams batting first and chasing have shared the spoils, with three wins apiece. The average first innings score here is 130, indicating that the toss could play a crucial role in deciding the strategy. Captains may be tempted to field first, knowing that chasing has been a reliable option.

TKR vs GAW: Players To Watch Out For

Trinbago Knight Riders

Batters: Shaqkere Parris, Nicholas Pooran
All-rounders: Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Waqar Salamkheil

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Batters: Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer
All-rounders: Raymon Reifer, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie

TKR vs GAW: Match Prediction

TKR vs GAW: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 160-185
Predicted second innings score: 165-190

Predicted Result: The team bowling first will have an edge in this match.