GAW vs ABF Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 30th Match
Match summary
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by 65 runs: Guyana Amazon Warriors 117 (14.2 ov), Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 182/5 (20 ov). Player of the match: Shadab Khan.
Our preview of Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at Providence Stadium in CPL 2026: recent form, key players, pitch and scores.
Match details
| Match | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, 30th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 11:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by 65 runs |
| Player of the match | Shadab Khan |
| Our pick | Guyana Amazon Warriors ✗ |
| Toss pick | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Guyana Amazon Warriors face Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the 30th match of the 2026 CPL at Providence Stadium. Guyana arrive after a seven-wicket win over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, who made 128 batting first. Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck 39 off 25, Shai Hope made 38 and Mohammad Nabi 25 off 21 as the chase finished in 18.3 overs. Nabi took 4 for 17, Romario Shepherd 3 for 16 and Shamar Joseph two wickets. Guyana have won their first six matches.
Shimron Hetmyer has scored 216 runs in five matches at an average of 108, and Nabi has 12 wickets in six games.
The Falcons beat Trinbago Knight Riders by eight runs, making 183 and restricting them to 175. Hasan Nawaz hit 76 off 48, Moeen Ali added 32 off 24, Rahkeem Cornwall took 3 for 17 and Joshua James two wickets. Nawaz has 137 runs from five innings, and Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph have 10 wickets each.
A total of 165 or more would be a good platform on a slow surface.
Providence Stadium normally has a slow surface that slightly favours the bowlers, and spinners should have a big say in the middle overs. Batters may find shots harder to time as the ball grips and slows, and the quicks can use cutters and variations. A first-innings total of 155–165 is usually competitive, with 165–175 a strong score. Evening dew could make the ball skid on and give the chasing team an advantage.
Partly cloudy conditions with temperatures around 27–28°C are expected at 7:00 pm local time. The chance of rain is relatively low, though a brief shower cannot be ruled out. Humidity should stay high and winds light to moderate. Some dew may develop later in the evening and help the team batting second.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–170 | 117 (14.2 ov) |
| Second innings | 140–155 | 182/5 (20 ov) |
Guyana Amazon Warriors
We pick Guyana Amazon Warriors, who are in outstanding form. A toss winner who bowls first may hold a slight edge in the chase.
Toss pick: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
FAQ
What is Guyana’s record this season?
They won their first six matches, including a seven-wicket win over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their last game, and Shimron Hetmyer has 216 runs in five matches at 108.
How did the Falcons play last time?
They beat Trinbago Knight Riders by eight runs, scoring 183 and then limiting them to 175. Hasan Nawaz made 76 off 48.
Who are the leading bowlers?
Mohammad Nabi has 12 wickets in six games for Guyana, while Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph have 10 wickets each for the Falcons.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Mavendra Dindyal
- Shai Hopewk
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Mohammad Nabi
- Quentin Sampson
- Romario Shepherd
- Shamar Joseph
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Khary Pierre
- Imran Tahirc
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
- Evin Lewis
- Rahkeem Cornwall
- Amir Jangoowk
- Hasan Nawaz
- Moeen Alic
- Shadab Khan
- Fabian Allen
- Shamar Springer
- Joshua James
- Sufyan Moqim
- Jayden Seales
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Guyana Amazon Warriors and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons that we covered.