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Barbados Royals
Guyana Amazon Warriors
The 21st match of CPL 2025 will be played between Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. Both teams will be under pressure as they look to climb up the points table.
Guyana Amazon Warriors have played 4 matches so far, winning 2 and losing 2, with a net run rate of 0.791. They started the season strongly with two wins. But they will come into this game after two back-to-back defeats, which will test their consistency.
Barbados Royals have struggled in the tournament, playing 4 matches and losing 3, with 1 match ending in no result. They are yet to register a win and currently sit at the bottom with just 1 point and a net run rate of -0.599.
In head-to-head contests, Guyana holds the upper hand with 4 wins in the last 5 meetings. Defending teams have dominated, winning 4 of those encounters.
Guyana Amazon Warriors have a stronger bowling unit with Imran Tahir leading the tournament with 12 wickets, giving them a clear edge over Barbados Royals in this match.
The betting tip is...
Top Bowler's Team - Guyana Amazon Warriors
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Barbados RoyalsGuyana Amazon WarriorsRovman Powell will be the leading batter for Barbados Royals with 103 runs at a strike rate of 190.74 in 3 innings, including 1 half-century. Kadeem Alleyne will aim to build on his 96 runs at a 112.94 strike rate and convert starts into bigger scores.
Quinton de Kock will bring stability with 89 runs at a 127.14 strike rate, which includes a fifty. Sherfane Rutherford will look to add more runs after making 60 at a strike rate of 187.50. Brandon King will be expected to use his experience to contribute more.
In bowling, Ramon Simmonds will lead with 4 wickets in 3 innings. Jomel Warrican and Daniel Sams will support with 3 wickets each. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who was expected to be the main bowler, has taken only 1 wicket and has been ruled out of the tournament.
De Kock, Powell and Sams are the experienced players.
Predicted Lineup: Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Kadeem Alleyne, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Shaqkere Parris, Daniel Sams, Ramon Simmonds, Chris Green, Eathan Bosch, Jomel Warrican
Shai Hope will be the key batter for Guyana Amazon Warriors with 200 runs at a strike rate of 134.22 in 4 matches, including 2 half-centuries. Ben McDermott will add strength with 127 runs at a strike rate of 167.10, which includes 1 fifty.
Romario Shepherd has provided quick runs in the lower order with 117 runs at a strike rate of 205.26, including a half-century. Shimron Hetmyer will look to improve with 74 runs in 4 matches, with one fifty at a strike rate of 217.64.
In the bowling unit, captain Imran Tahir leads with 12 wickets in 4 matches, including a 5-wicket haul and a 4-wicket haul. Dwaine Pretorius will support with 6 wickets. Gudakesh Motie has picked 4 wickets, while Shepherd has added 3.
Tahir, Pretorius and Shepherd are the key bolwers.
Predicted Lineup: Ben McDermott, Quentin Sampson, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Moeen Ali, Hassan Khan, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir (c)
Guyana Amazon Warriors will enter this match with a stronger bowling unit compared to Barbados Royals. Imran Tahir already has 12 wickets in 4 matches and is leading the tournament charts.
Dwaine Pretorius has added 6 wickets and will be effective in the middle overs with Romario Shepherdβs ability to break partnerships.
On the other hand, the Barbados Royals have struggled with the ball this season. Their top four bowlers together have managed only 11 wickets in 4 games, while Guyanaβs top four have combined for 25.
This big gap in wicket-taking ability will make a difference in this match. Guyanaβs superior bowling attack is likely to control the game and tilt the contest in their favour.
