The Providence Stadium in Guyana will host Match 30 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 on Wednesday, September 9, featuring a clash between Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF). Although both franchises have sealed their playoff berths, a crucial battle awaits as they look to finish the group stage on a high note.
Led by Imran Tahir, the Guyana Amazon Warriors have emerged as the tournament’s most dominant side, riding high on a six-game winning run after recently overcoming St Kitts and Nevis Patriots with seven wickets in hand. Conversely, Moeen Ali’s Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have recorded five victories and three losses out of nine fixtures, alongside one abandoned game. Coming off an eight-run triumph over the Trinbago Knight Riders, the Falcons will aim to avenge their previous seven-wicket loss to the Warriors earlier in this campaign.
GAW vs ABF, CPL 2026: Fixture Information
- Date & Time: September 8 at 7:00 PM Local / 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (September 9)
- Location: Providence Stadium, Guyana
GAW vs ABF Head-to-Head T20 Record
Total Encounters: 5 | Victories for GAW: 4 | Victories for ABF: 1
Providence Stadium Pitch Conditions
In the two CPL 2026 fixtures held at this ground so far, batsmen have faced a stern test. The track has exhibited a slower nature, making it difficult for the ball to reach the bat cleanly. Top-order players will likely need patience initially to settle down before taking big risks. Playing shots becomes relatively straightforward once batters adapt to the deck’s speed, whereas bowlers utilizing change-of-pace deliveries should find significant help here.
Notably, chasing teams have emerged victorious in both matches played here, indicating that winning the toss and fielding first might be the preferred route. A total in the region of 150 to 160 runs looks defendable, but the side batting first should ideally target a score exceeding 165 to challenge the chasing lineup effectively.
Squad Lineups
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squad: Moeen Ali (c), Evin Lewis, Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo (w), Hasan Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Joshua James, Sufyan Moqim, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, Kusal Perera, Milind Kumar, Jahmar Hamilton, Usama Mir, Anderson Phillip, Tajinder Dhillon, Karima Gore, Tim Robinson, Anderson Mahase
Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad: Imran Tahir (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mavendra Dindyal, Shai Hope (w), Shimron Hetmyer, Mohammad Nabi, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Veerasammy Permaul, Glenn Phillips, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Mohammad Haris, Matthew Nandu, Isai Thorne, Jonathan van Lange
GAW vs ABF, CPL 2026: Match Prediction
Scenario 1:
- If GAW wins the toss and elects to field
- ABF Powerplay score: 45-50
- ABF final projected score: 150-160
Scenario 2:
- If ABF wins the toss and elects to field
- GAW Powerplay score: 50-55
- GAW final projected score: 165-175
Expected Winner: The team chasing is predicted to win the game.
