CPL 2024, Qualifier 2 | GUY vs BR Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

The winner of GUY vs BR Qualifier 2 will reach the CPL 2024 final [Source: @CPL/x.com]

As the Caribbean Premier League 2024 nears its conclusion, cricket fans are in for a mouth-watering contest on Saturday, October 5 as Guyana Amazon Warriors is set to lock horns with Barbados Royals in Qualifier 2 at the Providence Stadium. With the coveted spot in the final at stake, both teams will be looking to leave no stone unturned in their quest for glory, as the winner will face the St Lucia Kings in the final showdown.

GUY vs BR: Team Previews

Guyana Amazon Warriors

The defending champions, Guyana Amazon Warriors, will have a point to prove after suffering a 15-run defeat via DLS against the St Lucia Kings in Qualifier 1. Their bowling attack was caught off guard as they conceded 198/5, with only Moeen Ali’s stellar 2/24 bringing some relief.

Chasing a revised target due to rain, they managed 106/4 in 13 overs but were left 15 runs short of the DLS target, leaving the Warriors licking their wounds.

Heading into this all-important clash, the Warriors will rely heavily on Keemo Paul and Rahmanullah Gurbaz to give them a flying start. The middle order, bolstered by the likes of Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, and Moeen Ali, will need to step up and deliver the goods.

On the bowling front, the last game was a day to forget for the Warriors, but now they must bounce back with a vengeance. Gudakesh Motie and Dwaine Pretorius will have to shoulder the responsibility of grabbing early breakthroughs.

Romario Shepherd and the ever-reliable Imran Tahir will need to spin a web around the Royals during the crucial middle overs. For Guyana, this is their chance to bounce back and stamp their authority en route to the final.

Barbados Royals

On the other hand, Barbados Royals are coming off a comprehensive 9-wicket victory over Trinbago Knight Riders in the Eliminator, a win that snapped their four-game losing streak and gave them a much-needed shot in the arm.

Chasing a DLS target of 60 in just 5 overs, David Miller's fireworks – a stunning 50 off just 17 balls – powered them over the line in emphatic fashion.

As the Royals gear up for this high-stakes encounter, all eyes will be on Quinton de Kock, who has been a rock at the top of the order. Partnered with the explosive Rahkeem Cornwall, they form a dynamic duo capable of taking the game away from any opponent.

In the middle order, David Miller and Rovman Powell will be looking to pick up where they left off, adding valuable runs to ensure Barbados stays in the hunt.

However, the Royals’ bowling unit will need to pull up its socks, especially after inconsistent performances from Jason Holder and Maheesh Theekshana.

With Naveen-ul-Haq and Obed McCoy expected to play crucial roles, the Royals will be banking on their bowlers to keep the Warriors' batsmen in check and maintain their momentum from the Eliminator.

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GUY vs BR: Match Details & Live Streaming

GUY vs BR: Providence Stadium Pitch Report

The Providence Stadium pitch has proven to be a paradise for batsmen throughout this tournament, with the average first-innings score hovering around 190 runs in the last five games. In a match where runs are expected to flow freely, the bowlers will have to dig deep and bowl with discipline to stay in the game. Pacers will need to make the new ball talk, while spinners will play a crucial role in containing the scoring rate by hitting the right spots. Given the recent rain interruptions, captains winning the toss will likely opt to field first, taking advantage of knowing what they need to chase in the event of another DLS intervention.

GUY vs BR: Probable Playing XIs

Guyana Amazon Warriors: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Keemo Paul, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Mooen Ali, Raymon Reifer, Romario Shephered, Dwaine Pretorius, Imran Tahir (c) Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

Barbados Royals: Quinton de Kock (wk), Rovman Powell (c), David Miller, Kadeem Alleyne, Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder, Rahkeem Cornwall, Obed McCoy, Maheesh Theekshana, Ramon Simmonds, Naveen-ul-Haq

GUY vs BR: Winner Prediction

Considering the overall team strength and how teams have fared in the tournament, reigning champions Guyana Amazon Warriors are the favourites to win the clash.

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