The Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2024) continues with St Kitts & Nevis Patriots (SKN) taking on Guyana Amazon Warriors (GUY).
Both sides will lock horns at the Warner Park, Basseterre, in St Kitts, on Thursday, September 5.
The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots come into this match on the back of a high-scoring encounter where they posted a formidable total of 201/3 in their 20 overs against the Saint Lucia Kings. Despite their excellent batting performance, they suffered a heartbreaking loss as the Kings chased down the target in just 17.2 overs.
Key Performers:
Evin Lewis: The explosive opener was the star of the show, smashing an unbeaten 100 off 54 balls, featuring seven fours and nine sixes. His powerful hitting at the top of the order is crucial for the Patriots.
Kyle Mayers: Supporting Lewis, Mayers played a brilliant knock of 92 off 62 balls, hitting six fours and seven sixes. His all-round abilities add depth to the Patriots’ lineup.
Anrich Nortje: The South African pacer was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs in his 4 overs. His pace and accuracy will be key against the Warriors.
The Patriots have shown they can post big totals, but their bowling needs to tighten up to complement their strong batting lineup.
On the other hand, The Guyana Amazon Warriors enter this match after a close victory over Antigua and Barbuda, chasing down 168 with just three wickets remaining. The Warriors have been consistent in both batting and bowling, making them a tough team to beat.
Key Performers:
Shai Hope: The wicketkeeper-batsman was solid with the bat, scoring 41 off 34 balls. His ability to anchor the innings is vital for the Warriors.
Romario Shepherd: Shepherd’s all-round performance was impressive; he scored a quickfire 32 off 16 balls and also chipped in with economical bowling.
Gudakesh Motie: The spinner was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs. His ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs makes him a key player for the Warriors.
The Warriors have shown a balanced approach with contributions from both their batsmen and bowlers, making them a formidable side.
Probable Playing XIs
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots:
Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher(w/c), Kyle Mayers, Mikyle Louis, Tristan Stubbs, Sherfane Rutherford, Odean Smith, Ryan John, Ashmead Nedd, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi.
Guyana Amazon Warriors:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shai Hope, Azam Khan(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir(c), Shamar Joseph, Junior Sinclair.