CPL 2021, Match 16, Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Royals are set to lock horns in Match No.16 of the 2021 CPL on Sunday at the Warner Park. The Warriors, led by Nicholas Pooran, haven’t had it easy in the tournament.

After the Super Over win against Trinbago Knight Riders, they lost to the Saint Lucia Kings by 51 runs. In their previous game, they were bowled out for 98 in 16.5 overs. A loss in the next game will them to at least the fifth position in the points table.

The Royals, on the other hand, are the current cellar dwellers, but a win in the next encounter may even help them move up to the fourth position in the table.

Match Details

Match – Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals – 16th match

Venue – Warner Park, St Kitts

Time – 12:00 AM IST- September 5, 02:30 PM local time- September 4

Where to watch live – Star Sports, Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch in the CPL 2021 has been a fairly sporting one thus far. The batters haven’t found it easy in the tournament until now. The bowlers have made hay. But under the lights, chasing has been a bit simpler. Batting second should be the way forward.

Avg first innings score: 161 (14 matches in the CPL 2021 at Warner Park)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 6, Lost – 7, N/R – 0, Tied- 1

Playing combinations

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Predicted XI

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

Bench– Anthony Bramble, Waqar Salamkheil, Kevin Sinclair, Nial Smith, Ashmead Nedd

Barbados Royals

Predicted XI

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

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

Head-to-head

Overall

Matches- 17, Guyana Amazon Warriors – 12, Barbados Royals – 5, N/R- 0

At Warner Park

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

Probable best batter of the match

Mohammad Hafeez— Guyana Amazon Warriors

Mohammad Hafeez has been decent for the Warriors in the tournament. After starting in the middle order, the veteran was sent to open the batting alongside Chandrapaul Hemraj. In five games, Hafeez has notched 137 runs at an average of 34.25 and a strike rate of 100.73. Not to forget that he has also picked up four wickets at an economy rate of six.

Probable best bowler of the match

Romario Shepherd — Guyana Amazon Warriors

Romario Shepherd has done exceptionally for the Warriors with the ball in hand. He has only played three out of five games, but he is already the leading wicket-taker for his team. The right-arm speedster has picked up nine wickets at an economy rate of 5.45. Shepherd can also use the long handle to good effect and can get useful runs lower down the order.

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.