Cricket Match Predictions: Caribbean Premier League 2024 - Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs Guyana Amazon Warriors - Match 2 - August 30th

The 2nd match of the Caribbean Premier League will take place between Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and Guyana Amazon Warriors on the 30th of August, 2024 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, North Sound.

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Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Form Guide:

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are placed at the bottom most position on points table after losing against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their first match.

The top run scorer for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League is Jewel Andrew with 50 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League is Shamar Springer with 4 scalps under his belt.

In their first match against St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons batted first and they posted a total of 163 for 4 in 20 overs. They lost Teddy Bishop in the 2nd over itself. After his dismissal, Fakhar Zaman and Kofi James stitched a partnership of 60 runs for the 2nd wicket and stabilized the innings. The real momentum into the innings was brought by Jewel Andrew, who smashed 50 runs in just 30 balls to help St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots get to a competitive total of 163 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Evin Lewis and Andre Fletcher got their team off to a decent start, collecting 37 runs for the first wicket. Kyle Mayers also flexed his muscles and smashed 39 runs off just 24 balls. Once he was dismissed, St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots lost their way and kept losing wickets in quick succession. It all came down to 1 run to get in 1 ball. St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots prevailed as Anrich Nortje hit the winning run to claim the match by 1 wicket.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Form Guide:

Guyana Amazon Warriors are the defending champions of the Caribbean Premier League. They beat Trinbago Knight Riders in the Final match of the previous edition.

The top run scorer for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the previous edition was Shai Hope with 481 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the previous edition was Dwaine Pretorius with 20 scalps under his belt.

Guyana Amazon Warriors have match winners like Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Kevin Sinclair and Gudakesh Motie who can change the course of a game in a matter of few overs. Guyana Amazon Warriors have great chances to win the Caribbean Premier League.

Players to look out for:

1. Shimron Hetmyer - He performed very well in the previous edition of Caribbean Premier League. Hetmyer will play an important role for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the upcoming matches.

2. Gudakesh Motie- He looked in great form in the recently concluded T20I's against South Africa. Motie bowls with utmost accuracy and has a knack of picking up wickets when his team needs the most.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Brandon King, Imad Wasim, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fabian Allen, Chris Green, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Amir, Roshon Primus, Hayden Walsh, Justin Greaves, Jahmar Hamilton, Teddy Bishop, Kofi James, Shamar Springer, Kelvin Pitman, Jewel Andrew, Joshua James

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Saim Ayub, Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd, Azam Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Raymon Reifer, Kevin Sinclair, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Shamar Joseph, Kevlon Anderson, Matthew Nandu, Junior Sinclair

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Guyana Amazon Warriors

Who will win?- Guyana Amazon Warriors

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Shimron Hetmyer (Guyana Amazon Warriors), Sam Billings (Antigua and Barbuda Falcons)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Gudakesh Motie (Guyana Amazon Warriors), Imad Wasim (Antigua and Barbuda Falcons)

Most Sixes – Shimron Hetmyer (Guyana Amazon Warriors), Sam Billings (Antigua and Barbuda Falcons)

Player of the Match- Gudakesh Motie (Guyana Amazon Warriors)

Team Scores Batting first – Guyana Amazon Warriors 160+, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 150+

Match Handicap: Guyana Amazon Warriors

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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