Match 22nd of the tournament will see Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) host Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad on August 31.
In the CPL, Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors share the most competitive rivalry in the competition's history.
Out of 34 matches played, TKR have won 18 matches while Guyana have won 16 matches.
RECENT PERFORMANCEHEAD TO HEADTEAMS PREVIEWTrinbago Knight Riders PreviewTrinbago Knight Riders have experienced a rollercoaster ride in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 so far.
Their balanced approach has made them a tough unit to break down heading into the clash against Trinbago Knight Riders.
TKR vs GAW Match Prediction & Analysis
The ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 has entered its critical phase as every game from here on is crucial for qualification. Match 22nd of the tournament will see Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) host Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad on August 31.
It's not been a season of dreams for the defending champions. They have won only twice in 6 matches and with four games, every slip-up from here onwards, is going to dent a major blow to the reigning champs. Guyana Amazon Warriors on the other hand have won all of their opening three games with captain Shai Hope scoring at 120 average.
In the CPL, Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors share the most competitive rivalry in the competition's history. Out of 34 matches played, TKR have won 18 matches while Guyana have won 16 matches. However in the last five matches, TKR have won four, including the Final last year.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
HEAD TO HEAD
TEAMS PREVIEW
Trinbago Knight Riders Preview
Trinbago Knight Riders have experienced a rollercoaster ride in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 so far. The defending champions have played 6 matches in which they have won 2 and lost 4 matches.
They started the campaign with a DLS victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, followed by three defeats in a row against Jamaica Kingsmen, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and St Lucia Kings before bouncing back with a clinical seven-wicket win over Barbados Royals. A recent narrow loss to Jamaica Kingsmen has left them searching for consistency.
Colin Munro has been the standout with the bat, amassing 216 runs and giving the side a flying start on several occasions. Sunil Narine has been equally influential, contributing 171 runs while also picking up six wickets with his crafty spin. The decision to promote has worked wonders as the legendary spin bowler has batted with 181.91 strike rate, but results are yet to follow.
Captain Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard have added valuable middle-order firepower with 159 and 130 runs respectively.
In the bowling department, Usman Tariq leads the way with 7 wickets, well supported by Terrance Hinds and the ever-reliable Narine, both with 6 wickets each. With plenty of experience in their ranks, Knight Riders will be eager to rediscover their best form and climb the table in the coming matches.
Trinbago Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:
Colin Munro, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, Nicholas Pooran (C, WK), Kieron Pollard, Matthew Tromp, Jyd Goolie, Dominic Drakes, Akeal Hosein, Abdul Toppin, Usman Tariq.
Trinbago Knight Riders Key Players From Previous Game Of Caribbean Premier League, 2026 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Nicholas Pooran 60 37 5 3 162.16 Sunil Narine 53 24 6 3 220.83 Colin Munro 52 42 3 3 123.81 Bowlers O M R W Econ Jyd Goolie 4.0 0 30 2 7.5 Usman Tariq 3.0 0 28 1 9.33 Colin Munro 0.0 0 0 0 0
Trinbago Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:
Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Jyd Goolie, Justin Greaves, Sunil Narine, Joshua Da Silva, Nicholas Pooran, Usman Tariq, Akeal Hosein, Dominic Drakes, Lahiru Kumara
Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview
Guyana Amazon Warriors have been one of the more consistent sides in the Caribbean Premier League 2026, putting together a strong run of victories. They have played three matches and won all of them.
They dismantled Jamaica Kingsmen by six wickets, chased down St Lucia Kings with seven wickets to spare, and completed another convincing seven wicket win over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in those three games.
Their balanced approach has made them a tough unit to break down heading into the clash against Trinbago Knight Riders.
Shai Hope has set the tone at the top of the order with 120 runs, providing stability and composure. He has a strike rate of 142.86 and a staggering average of 120.00. Shimron Hetmyer and Glenn Phillips have matched each other with 75 runs apiece, offering the kind of middle-order acceleration that can change a game in a few overs.
The bowling attack has been equally impressive, led by Shamar Joseph’s 7 wickets in 3 innings so far. He has at least 2 wickets every game. Veteran spinner Imran Tahir has claimed 5 scalps, while Mohammad Nabi has chipped in with 4 wickets. The two spin bowlers have heavily influenced the game in favour of their side on a slow and skiddy surface.
Kharry Pierre and Dwaine Pretorius have both also chipped-in with 3 each. With confidence high and key players in form, Amazon Warriors look well placed to continue their strong campaign.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Predicted Playing XI:
Glenn Phillips, Matthew Nandu, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Kharry Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir (C).
Guyana Amazon Warriors Key Players From Previous Game Of Caribbean Premier League, 2026 Batsmen R B 4s 6s SRs Shimron Hetmyer 49 19 1 6 257.89 Shai Hope 47 26 2 4 180.77 Glenn Phillips 11 8 2 0 137.5 Bowlers O M R W Econ Shamar Joseph 3.0 0 22 3 7.33 Khary Pierre 2.0 0 19 2 9.5 Imran Tahir 3.0 0 15 2 5
Guyana Amazon Warriors Actual Playing XI:
Matthew Nandu, Quentin Sampson , Shai Hope, Glenn Phillips, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Shimron Hetmyer, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Imran Tahir
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
HR Temp Rain W. speed W. direction Clouds 00h 27 1.13 mm. 5.58 k/h From: SW 100% 03h 27 1.71 mm. 6.15 k/h From: SW 100% 06h 28 2.10 mm. 7.81 k/h From: SW 100% 09h 27 1.93 mm. 6.07 k/h From: SW 100% 12h 26 0 mm. 5.09 k/h From: SW 100% 15h 26 0.10 mm. 4.35 k/h From: SW 100% 18h 26 0 mm. 5.27 k/h From: SW 100% 21h 26 0.53 mm. 5.88 k/h From: SW 100%
Weather Conditions
On gameday in Port of Spain, expect the weather to be partly cloudy skies with a good chance of showers or thunderstorms. The temperature on this day is expected to hover between 30-23°C. The probability of precipitation is around 60–70%, so some rain interruptions are possible, particularly in the afternoon or evening.
TKR vs GAW Pitch Report
The pitch at Queen’s Park Oval is generally balanced. It offers true bounce early on, allowing batters to play their shots freely in the powerplay. As the match progresses, the surface often slows and provides grip for spinners in the middle overs. Pace-off deliveries and cutters also work well for seamers. Dew can influence evening matches and sometimes favour the chasing side. The first innings average score at the venue is 154.
Toss: To Bowl
Toss would be critical here as the venue suits the chasing side with dew to play a crucial role. So expect the captain who win the toss to opt to bowl first.
