The 22nd fixture of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 will feature a clash between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. TKR head into this matchup following a tight seven-run loss to the Jamaica Kingsmen under the DLS system, whereas GAW approach the encounter on the back of an easy seven-wicket triumph against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.
Led by Nicholas Pooran, TKR are positioned fifth in the standings, having secured two wins from their six outings, while the Guyana Amazon Warriors hold the fourth spot with three wins. As both squads aim to solidify their standing in the tournament, this upcoming battle is set to be a crucial affair.
TKR vs GAW, CPL 2026: Game Information
- Schedule: September 1, at 5:00 pm Local time / 9:00 pm GMT / 2:30 am IST
- Location: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
TKR vs GAW: Head-to-Head T20 History
Total Encounters: 34 | TKR Victories: 18 | GAW Victories: 16
Pitch Report for Queen’s Park Oval
The playing surface at the Queen’s Park Oval is anticipated to offer a balanced contest between batsmen and bowlers. Players with the bat can capitalize on the early conditions, as the ball is likely to sit well on the bat, enabling aggressive strokeplay.
Nonetheless, the track tends to slow down as the game unfolds, which will give slow bowlers and medium pacers with good variations an edge. Seamers might also extract some assistance with the new ball, especially during night play. Since a first-innings total in the range of 170 to 180 is typically competitive, the captain who wins the toss might choose to field first to gauge the track before pursuing the target.
Full Squads
Trinbago Knight Riders roster: Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Colin Munro, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Matthew Tromp, Alex Hales, Jyd Goolie, Dominic Drakes, Akeal Hosein, Abdul Raheem Toppin, Usman Tariq, Matthew Breetzke, Justin Greaves, Terrance Hinds, Amshi de Silva, Joshua Da Silva, Nathan Edward, Ajay Kumar, Dexter Sween
Guyana Amazon Warriors roster: Imran Tahir (c), Glenn Phillips, Matthew Nandu, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre, Veerasammy Permaul, Mavendra Dindyal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Mohammad Haris, Isai Thorne, Jonathan van Lange
TKR vs GAW, CPL 2026: Match Prediction
Case 1:
- If TKR wins the toss and opts to bowl
- GAW Powerplay Total: 45-50
- GAW Projected Score: 160-170
Case 2:
- If GAW wins the toss and opts to bowl
- TKR Powerplay Total: 50-55
- TKR Projected Score: 170-180
Prediction: The side chasing is favored to win the game.
