CPL 2021, Match 20, Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors are set to lock horns in Match No.20 of the 2021 CPL on Wednesday, September 8 at the Warner Park. The Royals are in a muddle in the ongoing CPL edition. Having lost five out of six games, they are placed at the bottom of the points table in the tournament.

In their previous game, the Warriors beat them by nine wickets after Chandrapaul Hemraj’s century. The Warriors, on the other hand, are placed fourth and a win may even take them to second in the table. The Nicholas Pooran-led team would also want to improve their net run rate, which is currently at -0.096.

Match Details

Match – Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors – 20th match

Venue – Warner Park, St Kitts

Time – 04:30 AM IST- September 8, 07:00 PM local time- September 7

Where to watch live – Star Sports, Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Warner Park in the might matches have been excellent for batting. Dew is most likely to play a massive part. Batting second should be the way forward. The bowlers are expected to have a tough day in the office.

Avg first innings score: 160 (18 matches in the CPL 2021 at Warner Park)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 9, Lost – 8, N/R – 0, Tied- 1

Playing combinations

Barbados Royals

Predicted XI

Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Smit Patel, Glenn Phillips, Azam Khan (w), Jason Holder (c), Raymon Reifer, Nyeem Young, Ashley Nurse, Jake Lintott, Oshane Thomas

Bench– Mohammad Amir, Thisara Perera, Justin Greaves, Kyle Mayers, Hayden Walsh, Joshua Bishop

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Predicted XI

Chandrapaul Hemraj, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (w/c), Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Kevin Sinclair, Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir

Bench– Anthony Bramble, Ashmead Nedd, Waqar Salamkheil, Nial Smith, Naveen-ul-Haq

Head-to-head

Overall

Matches- 18, Barbados Royals – 5, Guyana Amazon Warriors– 13, N/R- 0

At Warner Park

Matches- 2, Barbados Royals – 1, Guyana Amazon Warriors– 1, N/R- 0

Probable best batter of the match

Chandrapaul Hemraj— Guyana Amazon Warriors

Chandrapaul Hemraj has been in incredible form in the ongoing edition of the CPL. Opening the batting for the Warriors, the southpaw hasn’t flattered to deceive by any means. In the Warriors’ previous game, he scored 105 runs off 56 balls with the help of 14 fours and five sixes. He stayed until the very end and saw his team over the finishing line.

Probable best bowler of the match

Romario Shepherd — Guyana Amazon Warriors

Romario Shepherd has missed two out of the six games that the Warriors have played in the series. Yet, the pacer is their leading wicket-taker with as many as 11 scalps from four matches. He has picked up wickets upfront and hasn’t flattered to deceive even at the death. The onus will again be in Shepherd to make the breakthroughs.

Today’s match prediction: Guyana Amazon Warriors to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.