Guyana Amazon Warriors: CPL Franchise Profile and History

Guyana Amazon Warriors have been part of the Caribbean Premier League since its first season in 2013. Representing Guyana, the only English-speaking nation on the South American mainland that plays Test-level West Indies cricket, the team has a passionate following and a long record of reaching finals.

Early years

The Amazon Warriors were among the original six CPL franchises. They reached the final in the inaugural 2013 season, losing to Jamaica Tallawahs, and returned to the final on several later occasions. For a long time the team was known as one of the competition’s most consistent sides without having won the trophy.

Breaking through

The wait ended in 2024, when Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Saint Lucia Kings in the final to win their first CPL championship. As of the end of 2024 that is their only title. Results after that season are not covered here.

Home ground

The team plays at Providence Stadium in Georgetown, which sits beside the Demerara River and was built for the 2007 World Cup. Its pitches are often slow and encourage spin, which has shaped the way the team selects its squads.

Significance

For Guyana, the franchise is a focal point for the country’s cricket culture, which has produced figures such as Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Clive Lloyd. Squads are rebuilt each season through the CPL’s draft and signings, so no current players are listed here.