Previous Matchups
This will be the first time the two teams have played each other.
The Barbados Royals, powered by top-ranked players such as Robin Bishoo and Kieron Pollard, are coming off a victory against the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel in their last match.
Guyana is led by captain Denesh Ramdin and all-rounder Veerasammy Permaul. They had a tough loss against Jamaica Tallawahs on Saturday, but are still alive to qualify for the finals of this tournament.
Pitch Report
Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Royals will play the first qualifier for the 2020 Caribbean Premier League on Sunday, July 21st in Trinidad and Tobago. The winner of this game will be the first team to qualify for next year’s CPL. From experience, both teams are expected to put up a fight. In their last meeting in April 2019, both teams played a six-game series that saw each team win three games against one another and Barbados won four out of five games in their home stadium.
Weather Forecast
The forecast for the game will be mostly sunny with a high of 30°C and a low of 26°C. There will be some clouds during the morning hours, but there is no chance of rain. Winds will blow from the south at around 17km/h and humidity levels are expected to hover around 73%. These forecasts bode well for both teams who may see fast scoring play as they move closer towards a qualification in the CPL 2021 Finals.
A key component in all successful West Indian cricket teams is quick-footed opening batsmen with excellent reflexes on the ground and skillful hooking shots in aerial battles over long-on. When faced against a determined opposition who could challenge these advantages, Barbados Royal’s batting has had an answer; veteran Ravi Rampaul has been an outstanding bowling force when called upon by his captain or coach and that was never more apparent than in their last qualifying match against Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel where he took 6 wickets to secure victory.
What To Expect From The Match
The Caribbean Premier League is back, as the Barbados Royal beat their way to a win in Qualifier One. They’ll meet their rivals, the Guyana Amazon Warriors, in the final of this qualifier at Kensington Oval tomorrow. The Royal will be favorites for Saturday’s clash but they should beware of the physical opposition and some slow pitches that have been on display so far in the tournament. Watch out for another strong batting line-up from the Royals and attacking fielders; it may make for some CPL betting tips worth considering. As with all matches in this series, expect pace and power across these two benches. This match will likely finish earlier than many due to its shorter duration but will still pack an impressive punch when it comes to excitement and drama.
Game Notes
The opening game of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is always an exciting affair, and this year’s inaugural match on Friday will be no different. The Barbados Royals will take on the Guyana Amazon Warriors at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Both teams are coming into this match with high hopes of qualifying for next week’s final in Jamaica. The winner of this game will get a huge boost in confidence going forward, while the loser could be out of contention.
Key Players/X-Factors
This could be the game of cricket betting tips for those wanting to bet on this game. On one hand, you have one of the most consistent teams in the Caribbean Premier League, and arguably across all T20 leagues. The Barbados Royals have a reputation for being extremely strong at home. When playing at Kensington Oval, they have won seven out of eleven matches with an average winning margin of around 40 runs. They are also masters at choking opposition batsmen to death, conceding only 192 runs from 11 overs in these seven matches and picking up 14 wickets as well. If they can replicate this at their home ground on Sunday it will cause a lot of headaches for the defending champions.
