The final match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 will see Guyana Amazon Warriors taking on Saint Lucia Kings at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Sunday, October 6.
While the Kings reached the final after defeating the Warriors in Qualifier 1, the Imran Tahir-led side emerged victorious against Barbados Royals in the second qualifier.
Providence Stadium in Guyana is known for its challenging batting conditions, often described as a spinner’s haven. T20 matches at this venue frequently feature low scores due to the difficult pitch that batters face from the outset.
As the game progresses, the surface slows down considerably, making it even more challenging for batters to execute their shots effectively. This gradual deterioration not only tests players’ skills but also provides spinners with an ideal platform to dominate, influencing the outcome of the match. The combination of a slow pitch and increased grip for spinners creates a unique environment where both strategy and technique are crucial.
Choice 1: Johnson Charles (c), Moeen Ali (vc)
Choice 2: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), Noor Ahmad (vc)
Tim Seifert, Imran Tahir, Alzarri Joseph, Dwaine Pretorius
Saint Lucia Kings: Faf du Plessis (c), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Tim Seifert (wk), David Wiese, Matthew Forde, Johann Jeremiah, Ackeem Auguste, Alzarri Joseph, Khary Pierre, Noor Ahmad, Aaron Jones, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, McKenny Clarke, Sadrack Descarte, Mikkel Govia, Khari Campbell
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, Raymon Reifer, Kevin Sinclair, Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir (c), Shamar Joseph, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Azam Khan, Matthew Nandu, Kevlon Anderson, Tim Robinson, Junior Sinclair
