TKR vs GAW Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 22nd Match
Match summary
Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 9 runs (DLS method): Trinbago Knight Riders 172/7 (16 ov), Guyana Amazon Warriors 185/5 (16 ov). Player of the match: Shimron Hetmyer.
Our preview of Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors in CPL 2026 at the Brian Lara Stadium: likely XIs, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 22nd Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Start time | 9:00 pm GMT / 5:00 pm local |
| Venue | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 9 runs (DLS method) |
| Player of the match | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Our pick | Guyana Amazon Warriors ✓ |
| Toss pick | Trinbago Knight Riders |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–175 | 172/7 (16 ov) |
| Second innings | 155–170 | 185/5 (16 ov) |
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Our preview leans towards Guyana Amazon Warriors, whose line-up combines Glenn Phillips, Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer with the experience of Imran Tahir. Bowling first looks the better option after the toss.
Toss pick: Trinbago Knight Riders
FAQ
Where and when is TKR vs GAW being played?
The 22nd match of CPL 2026 is at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, starting at 5:00 pm local time (9:00 pm GMT) on 31 August 2026.
Who do we expect to win?
Our preview picks Guyana Amazon Warriors, with Trinbago Knight Riders expected to win the toss.
What is a good score at this venue?
We expect a first-innings total of 165–175. Anything from 160 upwards is solid, and a strong powerplay of 45–55 can set up a big finish.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Trinbago Knight Riders
- Colin Munro
- Sunil Narine
- Alex Hales
- Nicholas Pooranc, wk
- Kieron Pollard
- Matthew Tromp
- Jyd Goolie
- Dominic Drakes
- Akeal Hosein
- Abdul Toppin
- Usman Tariq
Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Glenn Phillips
- Matthew Nandu
- Shai Hope
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Quentin Sampson
- Mohammad Nabi
- Romario Shepherd
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Khary Pierre
- Shamar Joseph
- Imran Tahirc