Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Prediction & Match Preview – CPL Eliminator

Jamaica Kingsmen take on Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Eliminator of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on Friday 18 September. The loser is out of the competition.

Jamaica, captained by Rovman Powell, have Maaz Sadaqat, Kirk McKenzie and Keacy Carty at the top of the order, with Saim Ayub, Romaine Morris and Andre Russell to follow. Hassan Khan, Keemo Paul, Vitel Lawes and Hunain Shah are expected to share the bowling.

Guyana, led by Imran Tahir, have a batting group of Glenn Phillips, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Mohammad Haris and Quentin Sampson. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Romario Shepherd offer all-round options, while Shamar Joseph and Khary Pierre add pace.

Around 165 should be a competitive first-innings total, with 170 or more giving the batting-first side a strong advantage. A strong powerplay will be vital for the chasing team, and pace variations and slower balls could work in the middle overs.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Kensington Oval generally offers a balanced surface with slight early help for pace. The new ball can seam and bounce during the powerplay and batters can score freely once set. Spinners can come into the game as the pitch slows. A first-innings score of 160–175 is competitive and 175 or more is strong, while dew can help the ball skid on and favour the chasing side.

Weather

Warm and humid at about 28°C at the 7:00 pm local start, with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and a low chance of rain. Moderate easterly winds may ease the humidity, and dew could make the ball easier for batters to handle in the second innings.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 155–165
• 2nd innings: 160–175

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