League: Cricket
The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua is set to host Match 2 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024. This match will see Antigua & Barbuda Falcons face off against Guyana Amazon Warriors.
The Falcons will be looking to secure their first victory in the tournament after a narrow defeat in their opening match. The Falcons faced off against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their CPL debut and lost by just one wicket in a thrilling encounter. Led by skipper Brandon King, the newly formed side will be determined to bounce back and claim their maiden win in the league.
On the other hand, the Warriors will commence their CPL 2024 campaign in this match. As the defending champions, they will be eager to start their journey on a winning note. The team is captained by the experienced Imran Tahir, who will be leading the Warriors as they aim to retain their title. With a well-balanced squad, the Warriors are expected to pose a significant challenge to the Falcons in what promises to be an exciting contest.
The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is renowned for offering something for both batters and bowlers. Fans can anticipate a balanced contest between bat and ball on this surface. The team winning the toss might consider bowling first and then chasing down the target.
Kelvin Pitman, Joshua James, Raymon Reifer, Kevin Sinclair
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: Brandon King (c), Imad Wasim, Sam Billings (wk), Fabian Allen, Chris Green, Mohammad Amir, Roshon Primus, Fakhar Zaman, Hayden Walsh, Justin Greaves, Teddy Bishop, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Shamar Springer, Kofi James, Jewel Andrew (wk), Kelvin Pitman, Joshua James
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Shimron Hetmyer, Imran Tahir (c), Shai Hope (wk), Saim Ayub, Azam Khan (wk), Romario Shepherd, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Gudakesh Motie, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, Raymon Reifer, Kevin Sinclair, Shamar Joseph, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Matthew Nandu, Kevlon Anderson, Junior Sinclair