TKR vs GAW Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 22nd Match

Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors meet in the 22nd game of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. The hosts have a powerful top order in Colin Munro, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales and captain Nicholas Pooran, with Kieron Pollard and Matthew Tromp adding depth. Akeal Hosein, Dominic Drakes, Abdul Toppin and Usman Tariq make up the bowling group.

Guyana arrive with plenty of international experience. Glenn Phillips, Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer form a dangerous middle of the order, Mohammad Nabi and Romario Shepherd offer all-round options, and Imran Tahir leads the side. Shamar Joseph, Dwaine Pretorius and Khary Pierre complete the likely attack.

The surface should offer something to the quicks early before slowing, so the toss matters. If dew arrives late in the evening, bowling first may be the sounder call. Both squads have strong reserves, including Joshua Da Silva and Matthew Breetzke for Trinbago and Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Haris for Guyana, so late changes are possible.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

The Brian Lara Stadium surface is usually fair but not always easy to bat on. Fast bowlers can find pace and bounce with the new ball, then the track tends to slow, which brings spin and changes of pace into the contest. Batters who get in can score freely, although uneven bounce makes timing a challenge. Dew may help the side chasing under lights. Around 150–165 is a competitive first-innings total, 160 or more is good and 170-plus is very strong.

Weather

Warm and humid weather is forecast for Trinidad, with temperatures of roughly 27–29°C and mostly cloudy skies with a few breaks. There is a moderate chance of passing showers or thunderstorms around the afternoon, so a short interruption is possible, though conditions may improve towards the evening. Winds should be moderate and dew is unlikely to matter much early on.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 165–175
• 2nd innings: 155–170

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