CPL Final | TKR vs GUY Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Trinbago Knight Riders will be playing their fifth CPL final | Source: X.com

The final of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023 will be played between Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors on Monday, September 26 at Providence Stadium, Guyana. 

TKR vs GUY: Team Previews 

Trinbago Knight Riders 

With a four-time CPL title record and a flawless history of never losing in the final, the Trinbago Knight Riders are heading into this final with one clear aim - to bring their fifth CPL title home. They finished the league stage in second place and comprehensively defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors by seven wickets in the first qualifier to secure their spot in the final.  

The presence of Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, and Chadwick Walton in the batting order strengthens their lineup, especially after Walton's match-winning performance in the first qualifier. Dwayne Bravo's leadership in the pace attack adds to their overall strength, making them a formidable team vying for the championship. 

Guyana Amazon Warriors 

Guyana Amazon Warriors, on the other hand, have reached five CPL finals but have fallen short each time, settling for the runner-up position. Their history includes a painful loss to the Trinbago Knight Riders in the 2018 CPL final, where they suffered an eight-wicket defeat. This upcoming encounter presents a chance for them to settle the score.

Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders clashed twice this season, with one win apiece. Amazon Warriors secured a victory in the league stage, but Knight Riders answered back with a decisive win in the first qualifier. Now, Amazon Warriors are eager to even the score in this final and, hopefully, put an end to their final's woes. 

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TKR vs GUY: Match Details & Live Streaming

TKR vs GUY: Providence Stadium Pitch Report 

The Providence Stadium pitch typically leans in favour of batters, although there can be some early swing to contend with. Batters will need to show some patience to put up a big total. The captain winning the toss may opt to bowl first to have a clear target in mind. The average first innings score at this venue hovers around 152 runs. 

TKR vs GUY: Probable Playing XIs 

Trinbago Knight Riders: Chadwick Walton, Mark Deyal, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Dwayne Bravo, Keacy Carty, Waqar Salamkheil, Terrance Hinds, Ali Khan

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

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TKR vs GUY: Match Prediction 

Right now, both teams seem pretty evenly matched on paper, and it's really hard to pick a clear favourite for this game. However, considering that they both have some finals experience, Amazon Warriors have yet to clinch the title, so they will be hungry to give it their all and come out on top, which gives them a slight edge in this match.

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