Guyana Amazon Warriors’ quest for first CPL Title against four-time champions  

Betting Odds 

Our Predictions 

• Nicholas Pooran has odds of 4.24 to be the best batsman for Trinbago Knight Riders.  
• Shai Hope has odds of 4.71 to be Guyana Amazon Warriors' best batsman. 
• Waqar Salamkheil has odds of 4.79 to be Trinbago Knight Riders' best bowler.  
• Imran Tahir has odds of 4.44 to be the best bowler for Guyana Amazon Warriors.  

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is the title decider in the Caribbean Premier League 2023 and the betting sites will be busy with activity. Trinbago Knight Riders which has won the title four times, will look to add another to their crown. Guyana Amazon Warriors shall aim for the maiden title in their fifth appearance in the final. The Knight Riders defeated the Warriors in the 1st Qualifier and shall be confident. The Warriors come here with a massive win against defending champions Jamaica Tallawahs. Both teams have had a fantastic season, and we expect a thriller where each team will test the nerves in the opposite camp.   

Trinbago Knight Riders Preview      

Kieron Pollard and his men know how to perform at this stage. They have done it four times in the past and shall aim for the fifth title. They have several matchwinners in the team and Pollard would like to see them shine in the game that matters the most. It won’t be easy against the Warriors who are playing at home and Pollard will need a good show from his players.  

In the previous game, Chadwick Walton displayed impressive skills and he must set up a big opening-wicket stand with Martin Guptill.  The side draws its strength from the formidable middle order, and they will look for runs from Nicholas Pooran, Pollard, and Andre Russell. Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo, and Akeal Hosein have good finishing abilities and their skills shall be handy for the side. 

It will be important for the team to take early wickets, as the Warriors have been performing well at the top. The side will need early wickets from Akeal Hosein and Ali Khan. Sunil Narine and Dwayne Bravo must bring their experience to play and do well in the middle overs. The team also has Waqar Salamkheil, Andre Russell, and Terrance Hinds, making it a balanced attack. 

Expected Starting XI for Trinbago Knight Riders     

Kieron Pollard (c), Martin Guptill, Chadwick Walton, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, Terrance Hinds, Waqar Salamkheil, Ali Khan 

Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview      

Imran Tahir's team has had its best season ever and they would like to finish it the most deserving way. They showed their character in the 2nd Qualifier against the Jamaica Tallawahs. It will be a tough battle against the Knight Riders, who haven’t lost yet in the final on the previous four occasions. Tahir would like his players to put up a good fight in this contest.  

Saim Ayub has made more than 400 runs this year and he will look to make a positive start with Kelvon Anderson. Shai Hope is the mainstay in this line-up, and he must do well with Azam Khan and Shimron Hetmyer. The side will also expect a good show in the lower middle order from their big hitters - Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, and Odean Smith.   

Dwaine Pretorius and Romario Shepherd must strike with the new ball for the side to have a strong chance in this game. Gudakesh Motie and Tahir have troubled the opponents in most games, and they have an important role in the middle overs. Ronsford Beaton and Odean Smith must bowl tight spells in the role of the fifth bowler.  

Expected Starting XI for Guyana Amazon Warriors     

Imran Tahir (c), Saim Ayub, Kelvon Anderson, Shai Hope (wk), Azam Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, Gudakesh Motie, Odean Smith, Dwaine Pretorius, Ronsford Beaton, Romario Shepherd 

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The mantra in T20 games has been to bowl first. It is a high-pressure game and neither side would like to take any chances. There is early assistance on this surface for the bowlers. The side winning the toss won’t hesitate to invite the opponent to bat first in this game.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We may have rain during this game. While the flat surface has allowed batsmen to score runs, the overcast skies will aid the bowlers in this game. Both sides must play cautiously in the title decider. The side batting first shall look to have 175 runs or more on the board.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Guyana Amazon Warriors have been consistent this year. However, the side has reached the final five times in the past and never won the title. They have succumbed to pressure and this game will be a test of their nerves. The Trinbago Knight Riders have a powerful batting line-up and the players have done well on the big stage. We expect it to be a close game, but our money shall be on the Knight Riders.    

Our Prediction is for Trinbago Knight Riders to win