CPL 2024: Match 29, GUY vs SLK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s CPL match between GUY vs SLK?

Guyana Amazon Warriors (GUY) take on Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) in match No. 29 of the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Saturday, September 28.

The two teams who will face each other in this top-of-the-table clash have already booked their places in the playoffs. A win for the Kings on Saturday will take them through to Qualifier 1. Guyana are also in the mix to make it to Qualifier 1 and wins in their last two games will help them sail through without relying on other teams.

These two teams met each other earlier in the season in St Lucia. The Warriors won the match by six wickets as they chased down a 101-run target in just 10 overs. The Kings are on a five-match winning streak, while the Warriors have bagged three wins in a row.

Match Details

Pitch Report:

Five games have been played so far at the Providence Stadium in Guyana in CPL 2024. Most of the games have seen the batters struggling to score runs freely. However, the most recent encounter between Guyana and Barbados Royals saw 391 runs being scored.  The average first innings total this season has been around 150. Four out of the five games have been won by teams batting first. The powerplay overs are going to be crucial on a sluggish surface as batting sides will have to look to make the most of the field restrictions and the hard new ball.

Head-to-Head Record

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GUY vs SLK Predicted Playing 11

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azam Khan, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Junior Sinclair, Imran Tahir (c)

Saint Lucia Kings

Faf du Plessis (c), Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert (wk), David Wiese, Roston Chase, Aaron Jones, Sadrack Descarte, Alzarri Joseph, Ackeem Auguste, Khary Pierre, Noor Ahmad

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Predicted Best Performers of the Match

Predicted Best Batter: Johnson Charles

Saint Lucia Kings’ Johnson Charleshas been in stunning form in the tournament so far. He is second in the list of leading run-getters in CPL 2024, having amassed 354 runs from nine matches at an average of 44.25 and a strike rate of 152.59. The wicketkeeper-batter has given his side some solid starts and would to continue his purple patch on Saturday.

Predicted Best Bowler: Noor Ahmad

Saint Lucia Kings’ spinner Noor Ahmad could be the bowler to watch out for in the match. He is the leading wicket-taker in CPL 2024, with 16 scalps from nine matches. The left-arm wrist spinner is averaging 13.19 and has an economy rate of 5.86. Guyana will have to be wary of Ahmad’s four-over spell.

 

Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

Guyana Amazon Warriors win the toss and opt to bowl first

PP Score: 45-55

SLK: 150-160

Guyana Amazon Warriors win the match

Scenario 2

Saint Lucia Kings win the toss and opt to bowl first

PP Score: 45-55

GUY: 140-150

Saint Lucia Kings win the match

Disclaimer: The 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.