The 31st match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 features Guyana Amazon Warriors taking on Saint Lucia Kings at the Providence Stadium in Providence, Guyana. This fixture is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, with the first ball bowled at 7:00 PM local time in Guyana, which corresponds to 4:30 AM IST for viewers in India.
Providence Stadium has been a key venue in this edition of the CPL, offering a balanced pitch where both batters and bowlers have had meaningful roles to play, and evening games have often seen dew factor into the equation. With Guyana already qualified for the playoffs and Saint Lucia fighting to secure or improve their own postseason chances, this clash carries significant importance in the tournament’s final stretch.
This clash pits the tournament’s only unbeaten side against a Kings outfit fighting to solidify their playoff push. With Guyana already through to the knockout stages and St Lucia needing points to avoid a last-minute scramble, the stakes are high at a venue that has favored balanced cricket so far this season.
The Providence Stadium surface in CPL 2026 has offered a fair contest between bat and ball, with true bounce and enough pace to reward disciplined bowling. First-innings totals between 165 and 180 have generally been competitive, while chasing sides have enjoyed a slight edge under lights thanks to dew and a settling pitch.
Weather forecasts for Guyana on match night point to typical tropical conditions: warm, humid, and mostly clear, with only a low chance of rain interrupting play. Expect normal proceedings with dew likely to play a role in the second innings.
Guyana Amazon Warriors come in as the form team of the tournament, already assured of a top-two finish and playing with the confidence of a side that has not lost a game. A win here would not only maintain their perfect record but also keep momentum on their side heading into the business end of the league.
Saint Lucia Kings, meanwhile, sit mid-table and need victories to stay in the hunt for a top-four spot. Having shown flashes of brilliance but also inconsistency, this is a must-win game if they want to avoid depending on other results in the final round of league matches.
GAW vs SLK Match Details
Match: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings, Match 31, Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM Local (Guyana) | 4:30 AM IST
Venue: Providence Stadium, Providence, Guyana
CPL 2026 Live Streaming Info
Free Streaming: CPL T20 Official Website & App (free live stream in select Caribbean territories)
- Pakistan: Free Streaming: ARY ZAP, Tamasha
- India: Free Streaming: JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar (select promotions)
- United Kingdom: Free Streaming: BBC iPlayer (selected matches), Sky Sports highlights
- United States & Canada: Free Streaming: Willow TV (via Fubo/Sling free trial), ICC.tv (unsold regions)
- Australia: Free 7plus, Kayo Freebies
- South Africa: Free Streaming: SABC+
- Bangladesh: Free Streaming: Toffee, Rabbithole BD
- Sri Lanka: Dialog ViU, SLRC digital
Live Streaming Info:
The CPL T20 2026 will be live on CPL T20 Live.
WILLOW HD will be live.
Live Score Info:
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings, 31st Match: ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Guyana have dominated this fixture. Across CPL meetings, the Warriors lead comfortably, with roughly two-thirds of the results going their way.
-
Total CPL meetings: Around 29–30 matches
-
Guyana Amazon Warriors wins: 18 (approx.)
-
Saint Lucia Kings wins: 10 (approx.)
-
No result/tie: 1
In their most recent CPL encounter earlier this season (August 20, 2026), Guyana chased down 152 with seven wickets in hand at Gros Islet, thanks to a composed batting display and smart bowling from Dwaine Pretorius, who picked up 3/29 on a spin-friendly deck. Over the last five meetings, Guyana have won three, including that August fixture, underlining their psychological edge.
Team Analysis: Guyana Amazon Warriors
Guyana’s strength lies in their balance and depth. Their top order has fired consistently, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Shai Hope providing solid starts, while Shimron Hetmyer has been the tournament’s standout finisher, including a blistering 111* off 43 balls earlier in CPL 2026.
The middle order is reinforced by Mohammad Nabi’s calm hitting and over-management, while the lower order boasts genuine power through Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius. With the ball, they have variety: Shamar Joseph’s pace, Imran Tahir’s experience in the powerplay and death, and spin options like Khary Pierre and Nabi make them adaptable to different phases.
Strengths:
-
Unbeaten momentum and strong team confidence
-
Deep batting with multiple match-winners
-
Balanced attack with pace, swing, and spin
Weaknesses:
-
Possible rotation or rest for key players with qualification secured
-
Occasional over-reliance on Hetmyer in tight chases
Recent form has been exceptional: four straight wins before their last game, and they remain the only side without a loss in CPL 2026.
Team Analysis: Saint Lucia Kings
Saint Lucia’s campaign has been a mix of high peaks and frustrating dips. Tim Seifert has been in sublime touch at the top, including a century earlier in the tournament, while Roston Chase provides stability and leadership in the middle.
Their batting, however, has at times collapsed against quality spin and disciplined pace, as seen in some heavy defeats this season. The bowling attack has match-winners—Maheesh Theekshana’s control, Joshua Bishop’s variations, and McKenny Clarke’s aggression—but consistency has been an issue.
Strengths:
-
Explosive top order with Seifert in prime form
-
Experienced core in Chase and Asalanka
-
Quality spin-bowling options for middle overs
Weaknesses:
-
Batting fragility under pressure
-
Inconsistent death bowling and fielding lapses
Their last five matches show a “decent” but uneven pattern—wins interspersed with losses—highlighting their inability to string together performances consistently.
Probable Playing XIs
Guyana Amazon Warriors (Probable XI):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mavendra Dindyal, Shai Hope (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Mohammad Nabi, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Dwaine Pretorius, Khary Pierre, Imran Tahir (C)
Saint Lucia Kings (Probable XI):
Tim Seifert (WK), Kamil Pooran, John Campbell, Charith Asalanka, Obus Pienaar, Roston Chase (C), Matthew Forde, Amari Goodridge, Joshua Bishop, McKenny Clarke, Maheesh Theekshana
Note: Guyana may consider bringing in Glenn Phillips or Mehidy Hasan Miraz depending on team balance and workload management, while St Lucia have added Kemol Savory to the squad as cover.
Match Prediction
All signs point to Guyana Amazon Warriors going in as clear favorites. They are unbeaten, playing at home, and have a superior head-to-head record against Saint Lucia. Their batting depth, combined with a versatile bowling attack suited to Providence conditions, gives them the edge.
Saint Lucia Kings cannot be written off—Seifert’s form and Chase’s experience mean they can post or chase a competitive total on their day. However, unless their middle order fires consistently and their bowlers execute under pressure, overcoming an in-form Guyana side looks unlikely.
Guyana Amazon Warriors to win Match 31 and maintain their unbeaten run in CPL 2026.