The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 will witness a compelling clash between the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) and the Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Entering the contest with contrasting standings, GAW currently sits second on the table following six victories in seven matches, whereas SLK occupies fourth place with four wins and five losses.
Despite being considered one of the stronger contenders in the tournament, GAW suffered a heavy 65-run defeat to the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in their previous outing. Having been bowled out for just 117, the team will be hoping their experienced batting lineup can stage a strong recovery. Leading the charge in the batting department is Shimron Hetmyer with 221 runs, while Mohammad Nabi has been the standout bowler with 13 wickets.
Meanwhile, SLK sit fourth on the points table and must demonstrate greater consistency as the league stage progresses. Kamil Pooran tops their batting charts with 230 runs, while Matthew Forde has claimed 15 wickets. The Kings arrived at this fixture following an eight-wicket loss to the Barbados Tridents, where their total of 138 for 6 was comfortably chased down.
GAW vs SLK, CPL 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 19, 7:00 PM Local / 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Sep 10)
- Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
GAW vs SLK Head-to-Head Record in T20s
Matches Played: 29 | GAW Won: 18 | SLK Won: 10 | No Result: 1
Providence Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at Providence Stadium has traditionally provided a balanced contest between bat and ball throughout the CPL 2026 season. The first three matches at the venue yielded an average first-innings score of approximately 157, indicating that batters may need to exercise patience at the crease before accelerating.
The pitch has not been particularly accommodating to aggressive openers; instead, stroke-makers who allow themselves time to settle have generally found it easier to score freely later in the innings. Consequently, bowlers can apply pressure by maintaining disciplined lines and restricting easy scoring opportunities during the powerplay.
Squads
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir (c), Mohammad Haris, Mavendra Dindyal, Shai Hope (w), Shimron Hetmyer, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Veerasammy Permaul, Glenn Phillips, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Matthew Nandu, Isai Thorne, Jonathan van Lange
Saint Lucia Kings: Roston Chase (c), Tim Seifert (w), Kamil Pooran, John Campbell, Charith Asalanka, Obus Pienaar, Matthew Forde, McKenny Clarke, Amari Goodridge, Joshua Bishop, Maheesh Theekshana, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Andries Gous, Noor Ahmad, Jewel Andrew, Johann Jeremiah, Kemol Savory, Keon Gaston, Darron Nedd, Damion Joachim, Khari Campbell
GAW vs SLK, CPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- GAW wins the toss and bowls first
- SLK’s powerplay score: 45-50
- SLK’s total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- SLK wins the toss and bowls first
- GAW’s powerplay score: 45-50
- GAW’s total score: 165-175
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match.
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