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The Guyana Amazon Warriors lock horns with the Rangpur Riders in the eighth match of the inaugural Global Super T20 League. Guyana, comfortably placed second in the standings, will aim to solidify their dominance, while the Riders, winless after two games, seek redemption. This is the first encounter between the two franchises, adding extra intrigue to the contest.
Match Details
- Event: Global Super T20 League, Match 8
- Teams: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Rangpur Riders
- Date & Time: December 4, 2024, 4:30 AM IST
- Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Team Previews
Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview
The Warriors have been in excellent form, winning two out of their three matches. They started their campaign with a 6-wicket victory over Qalandars, stumbled against Victoria by 4 wickets, but bounced back strongly against Hampshire, winning by 4 wickets.
Moeen Ali leads the batting department with 88 runs in three innings, including a top score of 51. Shai Hope has been equally effective, averaging over 40. The skipper, Imran Tahir, has been a standout performer with the ball, taking 6 wickets at an average of 12.83. His leadership and spin prowess will be crucial on the slow Guyana wicket. Supporting him are Gudakesh Motie and Dwaine Pretorius, who have also been effective in restricting opponents.
Key Players: Moeen Ali, Shai Hope, Imran Tahir
Predicted Playing XI:
Kevlon Anderson, Moeen Ali, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Hassan Khan, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Imran Tahir (c)
Rangpur Riders Preview
Rangpur Riders’ campaign has been disappointing so far, with two consecutive losses. Their inability to chase targets has been their Achilles’ heel, highlighted by their collapse against Hampshire, where they fell short despite needing only 14 runs in the last three overs. Against Victoria, Soumya Sarkar’s fighting fifty was not enough, as the Riders fell short by 10 runs.
Sarkar has been the Riders’ standout performer with the bat, leading their run charts. Zak Chappell has impressed with the ball, taking 5 wickets at an incredible strike rate of 8.40. However, the team’s lack of consistency in both batting and bowling has been a concern. Captain Nurul Hasan and Khushdil Shah must step up to turn things around.
Key Players: Soumya Sarkar, Zak Chappell, Khushdil Shah
Predicted Playing XI:
Steven Taylor, Soumya Sarkar, Wayne Madsen, Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (c, wk), Khushdil Shah, Harmeet Singh, Rishad Hossain, Zak Chappell, Mahedi Hasan, Kamrul Islam
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Batsmen | Moeen Ali, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer |
| All-rounders | Roston Chase, Khushdil Shah, Dwaine Pretorius |
| Bowlers | Zak Chappell, Gudakesh Motie, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mahedi Hasan |
| Wicketkeeper | Nurul Hasan |
Pitch Report
The Providence Stadium pitch is slow and low, favoring spinners and bowlers who can extract bounce and turn. The average first-innings score at the venue in the tournament has been 141.4. Teams batting first have often had the upper hand, as chasing on this surface can be challenging due to the slowness of the wicket.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 24°C – 29°C
- Rain: 20% chance, possible interruptions
- Humidity: 80%
- Wind Speed: 2-4 km/h
Rain may disrupt the match, but conditions are generally expected to be humid and warm.
Toss Prediction
Toss Winner: Guyana Amazon Warriors
Decision: To Bowl
Both teams have preferred to chase totals in the tournament. Considering the track and conditions, the toss-winning side is likely to opt for bowling first.
Winning Prediction
The Guyana Amazon Warriors appear to have an edge with their consistent performances and home advantage. The Riders, struggling with form and confidence, will have to deliver an extraordinary performance to overcome the Warriors’ strong lineup.
Prediction: Guyana Amazon Warriors to Win
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