GAW vs SLK Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 31st Match
Match summary
Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 4 wickets: Guyana Amazon Warriors 122/6 (18.3 ov), Saint Lucia Kings 119 (18.5 ov). Player of the match: Imran Tahir.
Our preview of Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings at Providence Stadium in CPL 2026: recent form, key players, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings, 31st Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 11:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 4 wickets |
| Player of the match | Imran Tahir |
| Our pick | Guyana Amazon Warriors ✓ |
| Toss pick | Guyana Amazon Warriors |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–175 | 122/6 (18.3 ov) |
| Second innings | 150–160 | 119 (18.5 ov) |
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Guyana Amazon Warriors are our pick even after their first defeat, as Saint Lucia Kings are coming off a heavy loss. Batting first is the preferred option.
Toss pick: Guyana Amazon Warriors
FAQ
How did Guyana lose their first game of the season?
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons scored 182 and bowled Guyana out for 117. Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit 18 off eight balls and Mavendra Dindyal 23 off 13.
How did Saint Lucia Kings fare last time?
They lost to Barbados Tridents by eight wickets, making 138 batting first as the opposition chased it in 17.5 overs.
Who are the form players?
Shimron Hetmyer has 221 runs in seven games and Mohammad Nabi 13 wickets for Guyana, while Kamil Pooran has 230 runs and Matthew Forde 15 wickets for the Kings.
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
Saint Lucia Kings
- Tim Seifertwk
- Kamil Pooran
- John Campbell
- Charith Asalanka
- Obus Pienaar
- Roston Chasec
- Matthew Forde
- Amari Goodridge
- Joshua Bishop
- McKenny Clarke
- Maheesh Theekshana
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Guyana Amazon Warriors and Saint Lucia Kings that we covered.