GAW vs SLK Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 31st Match

Guyana Amazon Warriors host Saint Lucia Kings in the 31st match of the 2026 CPL at Providence Stadium. Guyana suffered their first defeat of the season against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, who made 182 and dismissed them for 117. Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit 18 off eight balls, Mavendra Dindyal 23 off 13 and Mohammad Nabi 23, but the rest could not build on those starts. Imran Tahir’s 1/21 was the most economical bowling.

Shimron Hetmyer has scored 221 runs in seven matches at 55.25 and Nabi has taken 13 wickets in seven games.

Saint Lucia are coming off an eight-wicket loss to Barbados Tridents, making 138 batting first, with Kamil Pooran scoring 37 and Roston Chase 34, and Barbados reached the target in 17.5 overs. Chase and Joshua Bishop took a wicket each. Pooran has 230 runs in seven matches and Matthew Forde leads the tournament’s bowlers with 15 wickets from nine games.

A competitive total is around 160–165 on this slow pitch.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Providence Stadium generally has a slow surface that slightly assists bowlers, so spinners should be significant in the middle overs. The ball can grip and slow down, making strokeplay trickier, while seamers can use cutters and variations. A first-innings total of 155–165 is competitive and 165–175 is strong. Evening dew may make the ball skid on and help the side batting second.

Weather

Mostly cloudy and humid conditions are forecast at 7:00 pm local time, with temperatures near 28–29°C. The chance of rain is relatively low, though a brief shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out. Winds should be light to moderate. Dew may develop later and make the ball skid more in the second innings.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 155–175
• 2nd innings: 150–160

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