The Providence Stadium in Guyana is prepared to host an upcoming clash between the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) and Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026. Both sides enter this encounter from very different spots in the standings, as Guyana currently occupies the second position with six victories out of seven fixtures, whereas Saint Lucia has recorded four triumphs alongside five defeats.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have established themselves as one of the tournament’s dominant forces, despite a recent setback where they fell to a substantial 65-run loss against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Shimron Hetmyer leads their batting efforts with a tally of 221 runs, whereas Mohammad Nabi has spearheaded the bowling department with 13 dismissals. The Guyana side will count on their seasoned batting order to recover after getting dismissed for a mere 117 runs in their last appearance.
On the other side of the spectrum, the Saint Lucia Kings occupy the fourth spot in the rankings and must establish more consistency as the tournament moves forward. Kamil Pooran is currently their top scorer with 230 runs, and Matthew Forde stands out with 15 wickets to his name. The Kings are also looking to recover from a recent eight-wicket loss to the Barbados Tridents, who easily reached their target after limiting Saint Lucia to 138 for 6.
GAW vs SLK, CPL 2026: Fixture Information
- Date and Time: September 19, 7:00 PM Local / 11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST (Sep 10)
- Location: Providence Stadium, Guyana
GAW vs SLK Head-to-Head Stats in T20s
Total Encounters: 29 | Victories for GAW: 18 | Victories for SLK: 10 | No Result: 1
Providence Stadium Pitch Report and Conditions
The track at Providence Stadium has offered an even balance between batsman and bowler throughout the CPL 2026 campaign. Over the opening trio of games at this ground, the average score when batting first has hovered around 157, indicating that players will likely need to settle in before attempting to score quickly.
Bashing the ball from the get-go has proven difficult on this track. Instead, players who give themselves a few deliveries to adjust have found it much easier to accelerate during the latter stages of their innings. Consequently, bowlers can establish dominance by keeping their lengths tight and choking the flow of runs during the powerplay overs.
Squad Lineups
Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad: Imran Tahir (c), Mohammad Haris, Mavendra Dindyal, Shai Hope (w), Shimron Hetmyer, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Veerasammy Permaul, Glenn Phillips, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Matthew Nandu, Isai Thorne, Jonathan van Lange
Saint Lucia Kings Squad: Roston Chase (c), Tim Seifert (w), Kamil Pooran, John Campbell, Charith Asalanka, Obus Pienaar, Matthew Forde, McKenny Clarke, Amari Goodridge, Joshua Bishop, Maheesh Theekshana, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Andries Gous, Noor Ahmad, Jewel Andrew, Johann Jeremiah, Kemol Savory, Keon Gaston, Darron Nedd, Damion Joachim, Khari Campbell
GAW vs SLK, CPL 2026: Pre-Match Prediction
Scenario 1:
- GAW elects to bowl first upon winning the toss
- SLK score in powerplay: 45-50
- SLK overall score: 160-170
Scenario 2:
- SLK elects to bowl first upon winning the toss
- GAW score in powerplay: 45-50
- GAW overall score: 165-175
Outcome Prediction: The side chasing is expected to secure the victory.
