Guyana Amazon Warriors vs. Trinbago Knight Riders, 23rd Match, CPL 2025

Amazon Warriors’ test to stop the Knight Riders’ juggernaut    

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Shai Hope has odds of 3.35 to be GAW's best batsman 
• Nicholas Pooran has odds of 3.50 to be TKR’s best batsman 
• Imran Tahir has odds of 3.85 to be GAW's best bowler 
• Mohammad Amir has odds of 3.50 to be TKR’s best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

It has been an exciting season in the Caribbean Premier League 2025. We expect a cracker of a contest as the Guyana Amazon Warriors take on the table-toppers, Trinbago Knight Riders, in the 23rd game. The Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated the Barbados Royals in the last game and have improved their position on the points table, but the side has been inconsistent and shall start with lower odds. The Trinbago Knight Riders had a poor outing in the last game against the Saint Lucia Kings. They are through to the next round and shall look to regain their momentum. These are the two best teams in the tournament, and we expect a thrilling contest.  

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Imran Tahir's side defeated the Barbados Royals in the last game by 4 wickets. The side held its nerves in the dying stages to win the game and move up on the points table. However, they will face a tougher challenge in this contest. They have lost the last three games against the Knight Riders and start the game behind on cricket betting sites. Tahir expects a strong show from his players in this game to improve their hopes of reaching the next round.  

Shai Hope has batted well this season, and the team expects him to deliver a strong start with Ben McDermott. The middle order has struggled with consistency, and they expect Moeen Ali, Shimron Hetmyer, and Hasan Khan to deliver the goods. Gudakesh Motie, Dwaine Pretorius, and Romario Shepherd will look to use the long handle and take the team to a big score.  

Dwaine Pretorius and Jediah Blades have a tough task ahead, and the team needs early strikes from the pair in this game, as the Knight Riders have a power-packed batting lineup. Gudakesh Motie and Tahir are key bowlers in this attack, and the side will look at them to trouble the batters in the middle. Romario Shephard and Hassan Khan will look to excel in their supporting roles.  

Expected Starting XI for Guyana Amazon Warriors     

Imran Tahir (c), Ben McDermott, Quentin Sampson, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Hassan Khan, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Jediah Blades 

Trinbago Knight Riders Preview      

Nicholas Pooran will be upset with the 7-wicket loss against the Saint Lucia Kings in the last game. It was a poor showing from the batting lineup, which has otherwise performed well, that ultimately cost them in the last game. They have already reached the next round and shall start the game ahead on cricket betting apps. Pooran would like the team to put the last game’s loss behind them and put up a strong show.  

Colin Munro and Alex Hales failed in the last game, and the team expects the side to deliver a strong performance in this contest. Nicholas Pooran will look to play aggressively and add runs in the middle order with Pooran and Akeal Hosein. Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell are powerful strikers, and they will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack will look to do well as the Guyana Amazon Warriors have a strong batting lineup. Mohammad Amir and Akeal Hosein are key players, and they will aim to deliver early breakthroughs. Sunil Narine and Terrance Hinds will look to bowl tight spells in the middle overs. Andre Russell and Nathan Edwards add to the team’s bowling options.  

Expected Starting XI for Trinbago Knight Riders     

Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Darren Bravo, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Terrance Hinds, Nathan Edwards, Mohammad Amir  

TOSS: To Bat First      

Guyana has a good batting surface, and both teams have good hitters. The wicket will slow down in the second innings, making run chases difficult, like we have seen in the last 12 months. The side winning the toss would look to play it safe by opting to bat first on this wicket.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

It will be clear skies over Guyana. The wicket will be good, providing batsmen and bowlers with equal opportunities. Batsmen must play to the merit of the ball to excel at this venue, as the ball can occasionally surprise them. The side batting first on this surface will be happy to cross the 170-run mark.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The Guyana Amazon Warriors will be confident after their win in the last game. But the side faces a tough test against the strongest team. The bowling attack must be on its toes during this contest for the team to have a strong chance of success. The Knight Riders have been in phenomenal form this year and have demolished opponents. We expect a thrilling contest, but the Trinbago Knight Riders have an edge.    

Our prediction is for Trinbago Knight Riders to win