Amazon Warriors’ challenge to upstage the Kings again
| Date | September 18, 2025 |
| Time | 5:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2025 |
MATCH PREVIEW
We have had exciting contests in the Caribbean Premier League 2025. It is the playoffs now, and the table toppers, Saint Lucia Kings, will face the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 1st Qualifier. The Saint Lucia Kings lost to the Guyana Amazon Warriors in their last league game and will face pressure as they meet the same team in the playoffs. The Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated the Barbados Royals in their last league game and will look to capitalize on this momentum to win here. Their powerful batting lineup enhances their odds of winning, and it will be interesting to see if they can defeat the defending champions and secure a berth in the final.
Saint Lucia Kings Preview
David Wiese and his players will be upset with the 2-wicket loss against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in their last league game. Though the team has finished at the top of the points table, they face a tough test against the same opponent in this game. Their bowlers have struggled this season, and they will start at a disadvantage on cricket betting sites. Wiese expects a better show from his players in this game to win and reach the final.
Tim Seifert has made 338 runs this season, and he will look to deliver a solid start at the top with Johnson Charles. Ackeem Auguste will look to steer the innings at No. 3 and build partnerships with Tim David and Roston Chase. David Wiese is a good finisher, and he will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Delano Potgieter and Aaron Jones.
Bowling has been a worrying factor for the team this season. The team needs early wickets from Khary Pierre and David Wiese to trouble their opponents. Tabraiz Shamsi and Alzarri Joseph are the star bowlers in the team, and they must trouble batters in the middle overs. Roston Chase must use his experience and do well in the supporting role alongside Delano Potgieter.
Expected Starting XI for Saint Lucia Kings
David Wiese (c), Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert (wk), Ackeem Auguste, Tim David, Roston Chase, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Delano Potgieter, Alzarri Joseph, Tabraiz Shamsi
Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview
Imran Tahir's team and his men have built momentum ahead of the playoffs. The team has won the last two games and defeated the Barbados Royals by a big margin of 64 runs in their last game. They had won the last time they had played the Saint Lucia Kings, and the team will start ahead on cricket betting apps.
Quentin Sampson played well in the last game, and he must take the lead and deliver a strong start in this game with inconsistent Ben McDermott. Shai Hope is the backbone of this batting lineup, and he will look to do well in the middle order with Romario Shepherd and Shimron Hetmyer. The team boasts depth in the batting department and expects a strong performance from Dwaine Pretorius, Moeen Ali, and Shamarh Brooks.
Dwaine Pretorius and Romario Shepherd must strike early in the game to put the team in a strong position. Imran Tahir is the star bowler of this attack, and he will look to deliver a strong show in the middle overs alongside Gudakesh Motie. Shamar Joseph and Moeen Ali add variety to this attack and will look to do well.
Expected Starting XI for Guyana Amazon Warriors
Imran Tahir (c), Quentin Sampson, Ben McDermott, Shai Hope (wk), Shamarh Brooks, Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
TOSS: To Bowl First
Most teams have won games chasing the score at this venue. The wicket gets better to bat on as the game progresses, and the bowlers have their best chance in the early overs. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first on this track.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
The weather forecast doesn't look all that good, and we may see rain disrupting the game. The wicket will be good, as the bounce has been true in the previous games. Bowlers must bowl in the right areas to trouble the batsmen on this surface. The side batting first shall need 180 runs to feel safe.
OUR PREDICTION
The Saint Lucia Kings have finished at the top of the points table. Most of their wins have come on the back of a strong batting performance, but the bowling attack has struggled. They need to address this weakness to emerge victorious in this game. The Guyana Amazon Warriors boast a formidable batting lineup and a well-balanced bowling attack. It will be a close game, but the Amazon Warriors start as favorites.
Our prediction is for Guyana Amazon Warriors to win
