Guyana Amazon Warriors vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, L T20 2023, Today Match Prediction 02 September 2023

GAW vs SNP Match Prediction & Analysis

Guyana Amazon Warriors will take on the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots for the second time this season. They defeated the Patriots by 65 runs in their last encounter and ed a 34-run win in the very next game against Jamaica.

SNP have lost back-to-back matches and will be keen on securing their first win of the season. It looks like an uphill battle given their bowlers are struggling to pick wickets. 

After failing to chase against Guyana, the Patriots went on to score 197 and 178 runs batting first in the next two games. Bowlers failed to create any pressure on the opposition while defending a competitive total.

Though the Warriors suffered a batting collapse in their last match, they will be happy with the effort from their lower order in resurrecting the innings. From 76-4 in the 9.1 Overs to 210-7 in 20 Overs was a brilliant comeback from Guyana.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

GAW

W W

JT

176/10 in 18.4 9.43

L T20 2023

Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 34 runs 27 Aug 2023

GAW

210/7 in 20.0 10.5

SNP

132/10 in 16.5 7.84

L T20 2023

Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 65 runs 25 Aug 2023

GAW

197/7 in 20.0 9.85

SNP

L L L L

SNP

178/5 in 20.0 8.9

L T20 2023

28 Aug 2023

TKR

180/4 in 17.1 10.49

SNP

197/6 in 20.0 9.85

L T20 2023

Barbados Royals won by 6 wkts 27 Aug 2023

BR

200/4 in 18.3 10.81

SNP

132/10 in 16.5 7.84

L T20 2023

Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 65 runs 25 Aug 2023

GAW

197/7 in 20.0 9.85

SNP

156/9 in 20.0 7.8

L T20 2023

Jamaica Tallawahs beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 8 wickets 24 Aug 2023

JT

157/2 in 16.3 9.52

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview

Imran Tahir is leading the Warriors this season and they’ve been impressive under his leadership so far. First, they bowled out the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots for just 132 runs while defending a 197-run total. And then reduced Jamaica Tallawahs to 13-4 while defending 210 in the last game.

Though the Tallawahs bounced back with a 97-run stand for the 6th wicket, Tahir’s men ensured they won by a comfortable margin in the end. Tahir himself has been expensive with the ball but he’s got many options in the bowling attack.

Romario Shepherd and Junior Sinclair will be the ones to watch out for in the bowling department. They’ve also got all-rounder Keemo Paul who delivered with the bat in the last match.

Paul scored 57 off 29 balls at number 6 which included 7 sixes and a four. The top 4 of this batting lineup is pretty solid with Saim Ayub, Hazratullah Zazai, Shai Hope, and Azam Khan.

There is a good mixture of batting styles, approaches, and experience. Shimron Hetmyer at number 5 is a key player who can finish the innings for the Warriors. 

The batting lineup is very deep with Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius coming in at 7 and 8. Guyana Amazon Warriors have a strong overall squad with in-form players in every department.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Hazratullah Zazai, Saim Ayub, Shai Hope, Azam Khan (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir (c), Junior Sinclair

Guyana Amazon Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Imran Tahir, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Junior Sinclair, Keemo Paul, Azam Khan, Gudakesh Motie, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Saim Ayub, Hazratullah Zazai

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Preview

The captaincy changed hands in the last match as Sherfane Rutherford took over the job from Evin Lewis in the last match. The new skipper scored an unbeaten 62 off 38 balls at number 5 taking SNP to a 178-run 1st innings score.

While Andre Fletcher also got off to a good start, Evin Lewis seemed to be struggling to score runs. Fletcher looks more promising at the top as an opener and will be a key player to watch out for.

Corbin Bosch once again stepped up with a handy knock at number 6 helping SNP finish on a good note. After failing to get going in the first few games, Rayudu was dropped from the XI.

Jyd Goolie is another middle-order batsman who’s not looked comfortable at the crease and needs to find his rhythm. Joshua Da Silva is also struggling to find his form and the middle-order of SNP looks vulnerable.

Rutherford is a key player at number 5 for SNP and will be needed to deliver another good performance for SNP to reach a competitive score. There aren’t many reliable batters in this side as of now.

However, the biggest concern for the Patriots will be their bowling attack. Corbin Bosch has been consistent and will be a key player with the ball. But most of the other bowlers in this attack have failed to make an impact.

Blessing Muzarabani and Sheldon Cottrell are back in the side but couldn’t deliver much of an impact. 

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Predicted Playing XI:

Andre Fletcher, Evin Lewis, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Sherfane Rutherford (c), Jyd Goolie, Dominic Drakes, Kofi James, Corbin Bosch, Izharulhaq Naveed, Sheldon Cottrell, Blessing Muzarabani

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Actual Playing XI:

George Linde, Evin Lewis, Johann Layne, Dominic Drakes, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Fletcher, Corbin Bosch, Oshane Thomas, Yannick Cariah, Benny Howell, Will Smeed

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch is great for batting and will offer even bounce and carry allowing batters to execute their shots with perfection. The bowlers may not find a lot of help but spinners could come into play in the second innings.

GAW vs SNP Pitch Report

Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados is the venue for the second encounter between GAW and SNP this season. It is a high-scoring venue where the team batting first should be looking to score atleast 185 or more runs to stay ahead in the competition.

Toss: To Bowl

Considering how SNP have failed to defend even good scores, they would rather choose to bowl first and chase a total on this wicket. Guyana are also in great touch with the bat and have the depth and the ability to chase down a target.