CPL 2021: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders Live Stream, Preview and Prediction

CPL 2021: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders Live Stream, Preview and Prediction

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders

The wait for the ninth edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is finally over as Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) is set to take on defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the opening match of the tournament. 

The Nicholas Pooran-led side will take on Kieron Pollard’s men on August 26, 2021 (Thursday) at the Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts and Nevis. 

Talking about the head-to-head count, the Trinidad and Tobago-based franchise has won 12 matches as compared to the Guayana-based team’s nine victories.

Match Details

  • Date: August 26, 2021
  • Time: 7:30 PM (IST) onwards 
  • Venue: Warner Park Sporting Complex, St Kitts and Nevis

Probable Playing XIs

Guyana Amazon Warriors Playing XI

  • Brandon King
  • Chandrapaul Hemraj
  • Shimron Hetmyer
  • Nicholas Pooran (C & WK)
  • Mohammad Hafeez
  • Shoaib Malik
  • Romario Shepherd
  • Kevin Sinclair
  • Ashmead Nedd
  • Naveen-ul-Haq
  • Imran Tahir

Trinbago Knight Riders Playing XI

  • Lendl Simmons
  • Darren Bravo
  • Colin Munro
  • Tim Seifert
  • Kieron Pollard (C)
  • Denesh Ramdin (WK)
  • Sunil Narine
  • Akeal Hosein
  • Ravi Rampaul
  • Ali Khan
  • Jayden Seales

GAW vs TKR: Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

The surface of Warner Park, Basseterre is batting-friendly and high scores can be expected in both innings. Fast bowlers might get a bit of assistance at the later stage of the innings while spinners can chip in with a vital role during the middle overs.

According to the weather report, the temperature is expected to be somewhat around 26°C with 73 per cent humidity and 23 km/hr wind speed. The rain gods are likely to stay away on the match day as there are no chances of precipitation.

GAW vs TKR: Match Prediction

Looking at the current squads and previous clashes between these two sides, Trinbago Knight Riders is expected to win the maiden game of CPL 2021.

GAW vs TKR: Live Streaming

The GAW vs TKR match will be broadcasted live on Star Sports Network while the live streaming will be available on FanCode in India.

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