The Qualifier 2 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, will see the Guyana Amazon Warriors face off against the Barbados Royals at Providence Stadium in Guyana.

The Barbados Royals secured their spot by triumphing over the Trinbago Knight Riders in Eliminator 1, winning by 9 wickets. Meanwhile, the Guyana Amazon Warriors fell short in Qualifier 1 against the Saint Lucia Kings, losing by 15 runs. The winner of this match will advance to the finals, where they will compete against the Saint Lucia Kings on October 6.

CPL 2024: GUY vs BR, Qualifier 2

• Date and Time: October 4: 11:00 pm GMT/7:00 pm Local/ 4:30 am IST (October 5)
• Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

Providence Stadium Pitch Report:

Providence Stadium in Guyana is renowned for its tough batting conditions, often referred to as a spinner’s paradise. T20 matches played here typically result in low scores due to the pitch’s difficulty for batsmen from the outset. As the game progresses, the surface slows down considerably, complicating shot-making even further. This gradual deterioration not only challenges the players’ skills but also provides spinners with a prime opportunity to take charge and influence the match’s result. The interplay of a sluggish pitch and increased grip for spinners creates a distinctive environment where strategy and technique are crucial.

GUY vs BR Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Shai Hope
• Batters: David Miller, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell
• All-rounders: Dwaine Pretorius, Jason Holder, Moeen Ali
• Bowlers: Imran Tahir, Gudakesh Motie, Maheesh Theekshana

GUY vs BR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Imran Tahir (c), Rovman Powell (vc)
Choice 2: Shai Hope (c), Jason Holder (vc)

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GUY vs BR Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen-ul-Haq, Keshav Maharaj, Romario Shepherd

GUY vs BR Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 4, 2024, 11:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

Barbados Royals: Rovman Powell (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), David Miller, Rahkeem Cornwall, Kadeem Alleyne, Alick Athanaze, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy, Maheesh Theekshana, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ramon Simmonds, Rivaldo Clarke, Isai Thorne, Kevin Wickham, Nathan Sealy, Nyeem Young, Keshav Maharaj

Guyana Amazon Warriors: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Keemo Paul, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Dwaine Pretorius, Moeen Ali, Raymon Reifer, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir (c), Ronaldo Alimohamed, Azam Khan, Matthew Nandu, Kevlon Anderson, Kevin Sinclair, Tim Robinson, Junior Sinclair

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