Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders Prediction, Projections & Preview

Guyana Amazon Warriors host Trinbago Knight Riders at Providence Stadium on Friday in a Caribbean Premier League clash. First ball is at 23:00 IST (13:30 BST) on 11 September 2026.

The Warriors sit top of the table on 14 points from 8 matches, having won 7 of their last 8 with only one loss. Trinbago are struggling in 6th place on 6 points from 9 matches, having won just 3 and lost 6. This is a clash between the competition’s form team and a side fighting to stay alive in the race for the playoffs. For full match data, head-to-head records and live projections, check the Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders fixture page on Statz.

The Venue and Toss Prediction

Providence Stadium is a high-scoring ground. Across the last 10 T20 matches here, the average match total is 303.5 with an average first-innings score of 150.5. Boundaries account for 57% of all runs, and the ground has seen an average of 15.5 sixes per match – a sign that batsmen are willing to take risks.

Spin has dominated the bowling landscape at this venue. Spinners have taken 54% of all wickets at an economy rate of 7.04, while seam bowlers have taken 43.1% at 9.02. The pitch is tagged as bowler-friendly by Statz, but the run-scoring data tells a different story – expect a contest where the bat holds sway early on.

Guyana have an outstanding home record at Providence. Since 2021, they have won 21 of 32 T20 matches here, a win rate of 65.6%. The toss is unlikely to be decisive at this venue – the ground favours neither bat-first nor bowl-first teams decisively. However, Guyana’s dominance at home suggests the call matters less than the quality of cricket on display.

Form and Table Position

Guyana Amazon Warriors – 1st (P8 W7 L1, 14 pts)

The Warriors are the standout team in this year’s CPL. They have won 7 of their last 8 matches and sit 1 point clear at the top of the table with a net run rate of +1.029. Their recent form reads:

• 09 Sep vs SLK (H): W – GAW 122/6 (18.3), SLK 119/10 (18.5)
• 08 Sep vs ABF (H): L – GAW 117/10 (14.2), ABF 182/5 (20)
• 06 Sep vs SNP (H): W – GAW 132/3 (18.3), SNP 128/10 (19.2)
• 04 Sep vs JK (H): W – GAW 160/2 (17.2), JK 159/7 (20)
• 31 Aug vs TKR (H): W – GAW 185/5 (16), TKR 172/7 (16)

Guyana have already beaten Trinbago once this season, chasing down 172 with ease. They are the clear favourites in this fixture.

Trinbago Knight Riders – 6th (P9 W3 L6, 6 pts)

Trinbago are in serious trouble. With only 3 wins from 9 matches and a net run rate of +0.064, they sit 6th and are running out of time to salvage their playoff hopes. Their recent form shows inconsistency:

• 06 Sep vs BR (A): W – TKR 147/6 (20), BR 112/10 (18.3)
• 02 Sep vs ABF (A): L – TKR 175/7 (20), ABF 183/4 (20)
• 31 Aug vs GAW (A): L – TKR 172/7 (16), GAW 185/5 (16)
• 29 Aug vs JK (A): L – TKR 180/6 (20), JK 127/3 (14.4)
• 29 Aug vs BR (A): W – TKR 128/3 (14.5), BR 127/9 (20)

Trinbago have lost 3 of their last 5 and are now facing an uphill battle to make the playoffs.

Head-to-Head

The all-time record between these sides is level at 12-12 from 24 meetings. However, recent form tells a different story. In their last 5 encounters, Guyana have won 3 to Trinbago’s 2. Most importantly, Guyana beat Trinbago just 11 days ago at this very ground, chasing 172 with 9 balls to spare. That victory underlines Guyana’s superiority in this fixture right now. For the full head-to-head breakdown, visit the H2H stats page on Statz.

Statz Projections

The Statz projections favour Guyana decisively.

If Guyana bat first: Projected first-innings total of 137.9, match total of 262.4. Win probability – GAW 55.7%, TKR 42.3%. First-innings P10-P90 range: 116 to 160.

If Trinbago bat first: Projected first-innings total of 131.6, match total of 255.9. Win probability – GAW 56.5%, TKR 41.5%. First-innings P10-P90 range: 104 to 158.

The model rates Guyana’s bowling attack as superior regardless of which side bats first. Both projected match totals (256-262) sit well below the Providence average of 303.5, suggesting the model expects tight bowling from Guyana. The projected first-innings totals of around 132-138 are also below the venue average of 150.5.

Competition Season Leaders

Orange Cap – Top 5 Run-Scorers

Purple Cap – Top 5 Wicket-Takers

Guyana Amazon Warriors Season Leaders

Runs: Shimron Hetmyer – 236 runs, avg 29.5, HS 111 | Shai Hope – 234 runs, avg 29.25, HS 56 | Mavendra Dindyal – 130 runs, avg 21.67, HS 50

Wickets: Mohammad Nabi – 13 wickets, avg 1.86 | Imran Tahir – 12 wickets, avg 1.50 | Shamar Joseph – 11 wickets, avg 1.38

Trinbago Knight Riders Season Leaders

Runs: Colin Munro – 294 runs, avg 32.67, HS 52 | Nicholas Pooran – 283 runs, avg 35.38, HS 60 | Kieron Pollard – 186 runs, avg 26.57, HS 65

Wickets: Sunil Narine – 11 wickets, avg 1.22 | Usman Tariq – 9 wickets, avg 1.13 | Jyd Goolie – 7 wickets, avg 0.88

Predicted XIs

Guyana Amazon Warriors (based on XI vs Saint Lucia Kings, 09 Sep 2026)

1. Glenn Phillips
2. Mavendra Dindyal
3. Shai Hope (wk)
4. Shimron Hetmyer
5. Mehidy Hasan Miraz
6. Quentin Sampson
7. Romario Shepherd
8. Dwaine Pretorius
9. Shamar Joseph
10. Imran Tahir (c)
11. Khary Pierre

Trinbago Knight Riders (based on XI vs Barbados Royals, 06 Sep 2026)

1. Colin Munro
2. Sunil Narine
3. Nicholas Pooran (c)
4. Kieron Pollard
5. Alex Hales
6. Jyd Goolie
7. Joshua Da Silva (wk)
8. Akeal Hosein
9. Dexter Sween
10. Usman Tariq
11. Lahiru Kumara

These lineups are based on the most recent match for each team. Always check the fixture page on Statz for toss updates and confirmed XIs on match day.

Dream11 Tips – Captain and Vice Captain

Based on projected fantasy points for players in the most recent XIs:

Captain: Sunil Narine (TKR) – projected 93.3 pts when Trinbago bat second. The all-rounder is a genuine match-winner with 11 wickets this season at an average of 1.22 per match. He also contributes valuable runs down the order and has taken 4 wickets in a single match this season.

Vice Captain: Imran Tahir (GAW) – projected 89.8 pts when Guyana bat first. The leg-spinner has 12 wickets this season and has taken a wicket in 75% of his matches. His economy rate of 6.39 is excellent in T20 cricket, and he has taken 5 wickets in a single match this season.

Also consider:

• Usman Tariq (TKR) – projected 86.1 pts – 9 wickets this season, 87.5% hit rate for 1+ wicket
• Nicholas Pooran (TKR) – projected 64 pts – 283 season runs, 62.5% hit rate for 30+ runs
• Glenn Phillips (GAW) – projected 66.8 pts – 112 season runs, 60% hit rate for 20+ runs

Key Players

Shimron Hetmyer (Guyana Amazon Warriors)

The left-hander is Guyana’s leading run-scorer this season with 236 runs at an average of 29.5. His high score of 111 shows he has the ability to take over a match. Hetmyer has hit 29 sixes this season – more than any other player in the competition – and brings explosive power to the top order. His recent form has been patchy (40% hit rate for 20+ runs in his last 5), but his quality is undeniable.

Nicholas Pooran (Trinbago Knight Riders)

Trinbago’s vice-captain and second-highest run-scorer with 283 runs at an average of 35.38. Pooran has been in outstanding form, hitting 20+ runs in 75% of his matches this season and 30+ runs in 62.5%. He has 23 sixes to his name and is the key to Trinbago’s batting hopes. However, Guyana’s bowling attack will be targeting him as the danger man.

Imran Tahir (Guyana Amazon Warriors)

The veteran leg-spinner has 12 wickets this season and is Guyana’s captain. Tahir has taken a wicket in 75% of his matches and has taken 2+ wickets in 37.5% of them. His economy rate of 6.39 is excellent, and he has the experience to handle the pressure of a big match. At Providence, where spinners dominate, Tahir will be crucial to Guyana’s success.

Colin Munro (Trinbago Knight Riders)

Trinbago’s leading run-scorer with 294 runs at an average of 32.67. Munro has been consistent, hitting 20+ runs in 66.7% of his matches this season and 30+ runs in 55.6%. He has 21 sixes and 28 fours, showing a balanced approach to his batting. However, he will face a stern test against Guyana’s bowling attack, which has been exceptional this season.

Conditions

Partly cloudy skies are forecast for Providence with temperatures around 28 degrees and humidity at 72%. A light breeze is expected at 8.2 km/h from the east. No rain is forecast, so a full 20-over contest is expected.

Who will win Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders?

Guyana Amazon Warriors are strong favourites at 56.1% win probability according to the Statz model. They are the form team, they sit top of the table, they have already beaten Trinbago this season, and they have an exceptional home record at Providence. Trinbago are struggling and have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.

The bookmakers agree. Indicative odds have Guyana at 1.50 and Trinbago at 2.50. Guyana’s bowling attack – led by Imran Tahir and supported by Mohammad Nabi, Shamar Joseph and Dwaine Pretorius – has been exceptional this season. Trinbago’s batting, while strong on paper with Munro and Pooran, has been inconsistent away from home.

I am backing Guyana to win this match. The evidence is overwhelming – form, table position, head-to-head record, home advantage and bowling quality all point to a Warriors victory. Trinbago need to pull off something special to get anything from this fixture.

Best Bets and Bet Builder Angles

Head to the Statz bet builder for real-time odds and hit rates on this fixture:

• Imran Tahir 1+ wicket – 75% season hit rate. The Guyana captain has taken a wicket in 3 of his last 4 matches and is the most reliable wicket-taker in this fixture.
• Nicholas Pooran 30+ runs – 62.5% season hit rate. Trinbago’s best batter has hit 30+ runs in 5 of his last 8 matches and is their main hope of a big score.
• Sunil Narine 1+ wicket – 100% season hit rate when Trinbago bat second. The all-rounder has taken a wicket in every single match this season.
• Shimron Hetmyer 20+ runs – 50% season hit rate. Guyana’s leading run-scorer has been inconsistent but has the quality to deliver on the big stage.

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders prediction FAQ

Q: Who will win Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders?

A: Guyana Amazon Warriors are favourites at 56.1% win probability. They are top of the table, have won 7 of their last 8 matches, and have already beaten Trinbago this season. Trinbago are struggling in 6th place with only 3 wins from 9 matches.

Q: What is the projected match total?

A: The Statz model projects a match total of around 259 runs, with first-innings totals of 132-138. This is below the Providence average of 303.5, suggesting tight bowling from Guyana will suppress Trinbago’s scoring.

Q: Who is favourite to win the toss?

A: The toss is unlikely to be decisive at Providence. Both bat-first and bowl-first teams have similar win rates at this venue. Guyana’s home advantage and superior bowling attack matter more than the toss decision.

Q: Is Guyana a good bet?

A: Yes. At indicative odds of 1.50, Guyana offer value given their 56.1% win probability. They have form, table position, home advantage and a superior bowling attack. Trinbago are in poor form and have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.