Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) will take on Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in Match No. 33 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Saturday, September 12. Guyana have enjoyed an excellent campaign so far, winning seven of their eight matches and losing only once. They are currently at the top of the points table and have already secured their place in the playoffs.
Imran Tahir’s side will enter the contest after defeating Saint Lucia Kings by four wickets in their previous match. Guyana have been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament and will look to maintain their momentum heading into the latter stages of the competition.
Trinbago Knight Riders, led by Nicholas Pooran, are facing a much tougher situation at the other end of the table. They have won three and lost six of their nine matches so far and need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their net run rate remains a positive factor, but they will need results to go their way in the remaining games.
GAW vs TKR, CPL 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 12, 7:00 PM Local / 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST
- Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
GAW vs TKR Head-to-Head Record in T20s
Matches Played: 35 | GAW Won: 17 | TKR Won: 18
Providence Stadium Pitch Report
Providence Stadium has generally offered a challenging surface for batters during the CPL 2026 season. Four matches have been played at the venue so far, with the average first-innings score standing at around 147. Batters are likely to need some time to adjust before looking to play aggressively. The pitch has also favoured teams chasing, with three of the four matches at the venue being won by the side batting second.
Bowlers who maintain discipline and make good use of the conditions could put pressure on the batters, particularly during the early stages of the innings. The surface could become easier to bat on once players settle at the crease, but stroke-making may still require patience. The team winning the toss could therefore prefer to bowl first and assess the conditions before beginning the chase.
Squads
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir (c), Glenn Phillips, Mavendra Dindyal, Shai Hope (w), Shimron Hetmyer, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre, Veerasammy Permaul, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Mohammad Haris, Matthew Nandu, Isai Thorne, Jonathan van Lange
Trinbago Knight Riders: Nicholas Pooran (c), Colin Munro, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, Jyd Goolie, Joshua Da Silva (w), Akeal Hosein, Dexter Sween, Usman Tariq, Lahiru Kumara, Justin Greaves, Dominic Drakes, Terrance Hinds, Amshi de Silva, Nathan Edward, Matthew Tromp, Ajay Kumar, Abdul Raheem Toppin
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GAW vs TKR, CPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- GAW wins the toss and bowls first
- TKR’s powerplay score: 50-55
- TKR’s total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- TKR wins the toss and bowls first
- GAW’s powerplay score: 45-50
- GAW’s total score: 160-170
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match.
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