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The first qualifier of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023 will be played between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders on Thursday, September 21 at Providence Stadium, Guyana, West Indies.
It's do-or-die time in this match because the winners go straight to the finals, and the losers have to fight it out in the second qualifier against Jamaica Tallawahs for another shot at the final.
GUY vs TKR: Team Previews
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Guyana Amazon Warriors owned the league stage. They sat pretty at the top of the CPL 2023 points table all through and wrapped it up with a fantastic eight wins out of 10 games. They took just one loss, and one match got washed out thanks to the bad weather.
Shai Hope is on fire in this tournament, leading the run charts for Guyana Amazon Warriors. Saim Ayub has been another run machine for them, sitting comfortably in second place. They aim to keep the runs flowing and steer Guyana Amazon Warriors into the final.
Trinbago Knight Riders
On the other hand, Trinbago Knight Riders started CPL 2023 a bit sluggishly but pulled off an epic comeback in the later stages. They wrapped up the league stage in second place with six wins out of 10 games. They lost three games, while their one match got rained out.
Their squad is stacked with heavy hitters like Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Martin Guptill, and Sunil Narine. Any of them can be a game-changer on their day. They are surely itching to unite and leave a mark, pushing for that final spot.
GUY vs TKR: Match Details
| Date and Time | September 21, 4:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
Providence Stadium, Guyana, Pitch Report
The last couple of matches on this surface have been a bowler's paradise, with the pitch slowing down considerably. Scoring runs will be a grind, and batters will need to play the long game before going for big hits. Winning the toss might lead to choosing to chase.
GUY vs TKR: Probable Playing XI
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Saim Ayub, Odean Smith, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Azam Khan (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, Kelvon Anderson, Gudakesh Motie, Ronsford Beaton, Imran Tahir (c), Shamar Joseph
Trinbago Knight Riders: Martin Guptill, Mark Deyal, Chadwick Walton (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Samit Patel, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Keacy Carty, Kadeem Alleyne, Jaden Carmichael, Terrance Hinds
GUY vs TKR Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keepers | Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope |
| Batters | Martin Guptill, Saim Ayub |
| All-Rounders | Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Dwaine Pretorius, Romario Shepherd |
| Bowlers | Imran Tahir, Gudakesh Motie, Akela Hosein |
| Captain | Nicholas Pooran |
| Vice-Captain | Shai Hope |
Match Prediction
Guyana Amazon Warriors are the favourites to win this game, as they have a balanced squad.
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