Guyana Amazon Warriors vs. Barbados Tridents: CPL Finals Preview

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs. Barbados Tridents: CPL Finals Preview

Match details:

Tournament: Caribbean Premier League 2019

Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad

Date: October 13, 2019

Time: 02:30 a.m. IST

Preview:

After 33 action-packed and nail-biting games, the day has come where the four-time CPL runners-up Guyana Amazon Warriors will be taking on one-time champions Barbados Tridents in CPL 2019 finals at Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad on Sunday.

Warriors are yet to lose a match in this tournament, winning all 11 matches and will now be under pressure to win the trophy after an impressive effort so far. On the other hand, Tridents will be looking to take revenge on Warriors for their three losses in this season by winning the finals.

Weather report: There's a strong chance of rain before the match but, during the game, no rain is expected; however, overcast conditions are expected.

Pitch Report: This pitch is expected to help spinners slightly; however, at this venue. batting first won six and lost four this season.

Probable Playing XI:

Guyana Amazon Warriors:

Warriors skipper Shoaib Malik is not expected to tweak his winning combination after their win against Tridents in Qualifier 1. Brandon King and Chandrapaul Hemraj should open the innings, with Shimron Hetmyer and Malik coming at three and four. While Imran Tahir, Keemo Paul, and Romario Shepherd should be their best options to provide early breakthroughs.

Predicted XI: Brandon King, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shimron Hetmyer, Shoaib Malik (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Odean Smith, Chris Green, Romario Shepherd, Keemo

Match details:

Tournament: Caribbean Premier League 2019

Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad

Date: October 13, 2019

Time: 02:30 a.m. IST

Preview:

After 33 action-packed and nail-biting games, the day has come where the four-time CPL runners-up Guyana Amazon Warriors will be taking on one-time champions Barbados Tridents in CPL 2019 finals at Brian Lara Stadium, Trinidad on Sunday.

Warriors are yet to lose a match in this tournament, winning all 11 matches and will now be under pressure to win the trophy after an impressive effort so far. On the other hand, Tridents will be looking to take revenge on Warriors for their three losses in this season by winning the finals.

Weather report: There's a strong chance of rain before the match but, during the game, no rain is expected; however, overcast conditions are expected.

Pitch Report: This pitch is expected to help spinners slightly; however, at this venue. batting first won six and lost four this season.

Probable Playing XI:

Guyana Amazon Warriors:

Warriors skipper Shoaib Malik is not expected to tweak his winning combination after their win against Tridents in Qualifier 1. Brandon King and Chandrapaul Hemraj should open the innings, with Shimron Hetmyer and Malik coming at three and four. While Imran Tahir, Keemo Paul, and Romario Shepherd should be their best options to provide early breakthroughs.

Predicted XI: Brandon King, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shimron Hetmyer, Shoaib Malik (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Odean Smith, Chris Green, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Imran Tahir

Barbados Tridents:

Despite losing three matches against Warriors this season, Tridents come into the game on a bit of high by defeating defending champions Knight Riders in Qualifier 2 where Raymon Reifer and Ashley Nurse contributed with both bat and ball. We don't expect them to make any changes in their playing XI.

Predicted XI: Johnson Charles, Alex Hales, Shakib Al Hasan, Jean-Paul Duminy, Shai Hope (WK), Jonathan Carter, Jason Holder (C), Raymon Reifer, Ashley Nurse, Hayden Walsh, Harry Gurney

Top Picks:

Wicket-keeper: Johnson Charles (9.5 credits)

The tournament's third leading-scorer, who has smashed 376 runs in 12 matches with an average of 31.33 with three half-centuries to his name. He should be your wild card pick for this game because not only with runs but with his wicket-keeping skills can also earn some extra points.

Batsman: Brandon King (9.5 credits)

The tournament's leading run-scorer is coming into this match after smashing a blistering century in his last match against Tridents, so don't be surprised if you see another one. He's in red-hot form at the moment must be an easy pick for this game.

All-rounder: Shoaib Malik (9.5 credits)

Malik has been exceptional with the bat for Warriors where he averages 78.25 in CPL 2019. He's not known for big hitting, but if wickets fall early, Malik will come into play. You can expect him to contribute with the ball as well.

Bowler: Imran Tahir (9.5 credits)

Tahir has been outstanding in this tournament where he took 15 scalps in just eight matches at an economy of 5.58. However, he has excellent figures against the Tridents this season where in just two matches, he grabbed four wickets at an economy of 4.34. We expect him to have another good day with the ball in hand.

Captain options: Brandon King, Imran Tahir

Dream11 team:

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