Faf du Plessis in action | Source: Twitter
The 4th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023 will be played between Saint Lucia Kings and Guyana Amazon Warriors on Sunday, August 20, at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia, West Indies.
SLK vs GUY: Team Previews
Saint Lucia Kings
St Lucia Kings kicked off their tournament with an 11-run loss to Jamaica Tallawahs. But they made a strong comeback in the next game, thrashing Barbados Royals by 54 runs.
Their batters stepped up, with almost everyone chipping in with vital contributions. Sean Williams was the top scorer with 47 runs off 30 balls. Not to forget, Johnson Charles, Faf du Plessis, Sikandar Raza, and Roshon Primus also played significant roles with the bat.
Matthew Forde's three-wicket haul stood out on the bowling side, while the remaining six bowlers snared a wicket each against the Royals. So, moving on to this game, they will be looking to sustain their winning momentum.
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Shimron Hetmyer will lead Guyana Amazon Warriors [Twitter]
On the other hand, Guyana Amazon Warriors had a pretty good run in the last season, finishing in the second spot on the points table. However, they could not maintain the momentum and got booted out by Jamaica Tallawahs in the second qualifier. This year, they will be looking for a turnaround.
Shimron Hetmyer is at the helm for Guyana Amazon Warrior. Their lineup is pretty formidable, featuring players like Shai Hope, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azam Khan, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul and Romario Shepherd. With this being their season opener, you can expect them to go all out right from the get-go.
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SLK vs GUY: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date & Time | August 20, 4:30 AM IST |
|---|---|
| Venue | Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St. Lucia |
| Live Streaming | FanCode App & Website |
SLK vs GUY: Pitch Report
The pitch at Daren Sammy Stadium is a total batting paradise, just like we've seen in the first couple of matches here. However, as the game goes on, expect the spinners to join the party. So, whoever wins the toss should definitely think about batting first.
SLK vs GUY: Probable Playing 11
Saint Lucia Kings: Johnson Charles (wk), Faf du Plessis (c), Sean Williams, Sadrack Descarte, Roston Chase, Sikandar Raza, Roshon Primus, Khary Pierre, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Chris Sole
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Chandrapaul Hemraj, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Azam Khan (WK), Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Imran Tahir (C)
SLK vs GUY: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
| Wicket-Keepers | Shai Hope, Johnson Charles |
|---|---|
| Batters | Faf du Plessis, Shimron Hetmyer |
| All-Rounders | Dwaine Pretorius, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Sikandar Raza/Matthew Forde, Keemo Paul |
| Bowlers | Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie |
| Captain | Shai Hope |
| Vice-Captain | Roston Chase/Dwaine Pretorius |
SLK vs GUY: Winner Prediction
Considering the strength of both teams, we reckon Guyana Amazon Warriors will emerge victorious in this match.
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