CPL 2024 Match 23, GAW vs ABF Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?

Guyana Amazon Warriors are second in the CPL 2024 points table (X)Guyana Amazon Warriors are second in the CPL 2024 points table (X)

As the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 approaches its business end, Guyana Amazon Warriors will take on Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in Match 23 on Sunday, September 22, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Both teams come into this game with different motivations, yet sharing one common goal—to emerge victorious.

For the Warriors, it’s about maintaining their winning momentum and climbing higher on the points table, while for the Falcons, it’s a do-or-die situation as they battle for a place in the playoffs.

Warriors Looking to Keep Their Foot on the Gas

In second place on the CPL 2024 points table, Guyana Amazon Warriors have had a mixed campaign so far. With four wins and two losses from 6 matches, they come into this clash on the back of a confidence-boosting win against the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, defeating them by 30 runs.

Their star batter, Shimron Hetmyer, continues to be the linchpin of their batting unit, smashing 63 runs off just 33 balls in the last game on a tricky surface. With Hetmyer in sublime form, the Warriors will be eager to keep the ball rolling.

However, Rahmanullah Gurbaz's absence has somewhat rocked their batting order, leaving a void at the top. Despite this, Romario Shepherd has made valuable contributions to lower the order.

On the bowling front, the Warriors are brimming with talent. Gudakesh Motie has been a revelation, picking up ten wickets in six innings at an impressive economy of 6.80. Add to that the experience of their captain, Imran Tahir, and the versatile Moeen Ali, and the Warriors’ bowling attack looks ready to make life difficult for their opponents as they aim to seal their playoff spot with a win.

Falcons Cling to a Glimmer of Hope

For the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, it's all hands on deck as they find themselves in fifth place with 3 wins and 6 losses from 9 matches. Despite their less-than-ideal campaign, the Falcons are still mathematically in with a chance of qualifying for the next stage.

They must win this match by a big margin and hope that the stars align in other matches for them to sneak through. Their recent form, however, offers a glimmer of hope.

The Falcons secured a morale-boosting win over Trinbago Knight Riders in their last match, chasing down the 135-run target with 6 wickets in hand. Justin Greaves has been their Mr. Dependable with the bat, accumulating 220 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of 127.16.

Meanwhile, spin-bowling all-rounder Imad Wasim has quietly gone about his business, contributing both with the bat (170 runs) and the ball (7 wickets at an economy of 6.81).

Shamar Springer has been a bright spot in their bowling attack, bagging 12 wickets in 8 innings, though his economy rate of 9.39 is a concern. With Mohammad Amir and Chris Green also in the mix, the Falcons will be hoping for a collective bowling effort to stay alive in the tournament.

How Will the Providence Stadium Pitch Behave?

Known to be a spinner’s surface, the pitch at Providence Stadium has lived up to its reputation in CPL 2024, where spinners have consistently dominated the proceedings. Expect the middle overs to be the graveyard for batters if they don’t play their cards right. Fast bowlers, however, will have their moments early in the innings with the new ball, but it will take discipline to exploit any early movement.

GAW vs ABF: Predicted Toss Result

Given the conditions, a score of around 140 could well prove to be a match-winning total. The captain winning the toss is likely to field first.

GAW vs ABF: Players To Watch Out For

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Batters: Shimron Hetmyer
All-rounders: Romario Shepherd, Moeen Ali
Bowlers: Imran Tahir, Gudakesh Motie

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Batters: Justin Greaves
All-rounders: Imad Wasim, Fabian Allen
Bowlers: Shamar Springer, Mohammad Amir

GAW vs ABF: Match Prediction

GAW vs ABF: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 135-160
Predicted second innings score: 140-165

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