Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report For BR Vs GUY CPL 2024 Match 16

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On Sunday, Barbados Royals will lock horns with Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 16th group-stage match of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League season. The high-voltage clash will take place at the iconic Kensington Oval in Barbados. 

Led by Rovman Powell, Barbados Royals have had a fantastic CPL 2024 journey, occupying the second position in the points table with three wins in four matches. They had a great start to the tournament, securing convincing victories in their first three games. However, their previous game was a nightmare for the Royals, with Trinbago Knight Riders swatting them aside by two wickets. 

On the other hand, Guyana Amazon Warriors have been absolutely clinical in the CPL 2024, claiming the top spot with three consecutive wins. After thrashing Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, the Warriors steamrolled St Kitts and St Lucia Kings, showcasing their form in the lucrative tournament. In their previous outing, Guyana secured an emphatic win over the Kings, courtesy of exceptional bowling spells from Gudakesh Motie and Imran Tahir. 

Considering it's a clash between two heavyweights, a nail-biting battle awaits us at Kensington Oval. Before the game begins, let's see how the surface in Barbados will behave throughout the contest. 

Kensington Oval Barbados Pitch Report

The pitch at Kensington Oval in Barbados offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Despite minimal seam movement off the deck, the seamers can seriously threaten the batters by hitting the deck and bowling cutters. 

The spinners will also get a hint of turn throughout the innings. It will be a good batting track despite having something on it for the bowlers. The average scoring rate at this venue in this year's CPL reads 8.31, signifying decent batting conditions. The toss isn't expected to be a significant factor in Barbados. So, the toss-winning team could follow the traditional route and bowl first.