GAW vs ABF Match Analysis
The 26th match of CPL 2025 promises exciting cricket at Providence Stadium, with the Guyana Amazon Warriors taking on the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. The game is scheduled to start in the evening, with players expected to face both challenging pitches and a competitive atmosphere.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors are a strong squad, led by experienced players such as Shai Hope, Moeen Ali, and Imran Tahir. Their lineup balances explosive batting and versatile bowling, giving them an edge in T20 conditions.
The Falcons’ squad balances the expertise of international stars with the energy of local talent. Led by Imad Wasim, the squad includes match-winners like Shakib Al Hasan, Obed McCoy, and Rahkeem Cornwall.
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Team Preview & Squads
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Experience speaks louder than pace, and Tahir proves it. His cricket brain fuels GAW with plans that turn matches their way. Known for his ability to bowl in crucial moments, Tahir’s captaincy emphasizes smart field placements and maintaining pressure on opposition batsmen.
The Warriors have a formidable batting lineup, anchored by Shai Hope and Moeen Ali. Explosive hitters like Ben McDermott and Shimron Hetmyer can turn the game within a few overs. The middle order, supported by Shamarh Brooks and Kevlon Anderson, adds depth for stability during high-pressure chases.
The Warriors combine the spin and pace of Tahir, Motie, and Shepherd with the death-over hitting of Keemo Paul and Dwaine Pretorius, forming a versatile attack suited to Providence conditions.
The GAW last game was on 7th September 2025 versus the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, where they lost the match by 5 runs. The match saw the Patriots total 149/6, as the Warriors could only manage 144/8. While they had a good start, they could not speed up at the end of the innings to get to the required runs. Many other players contributed too, including Shai Hope, who looked like they were scoring fast but could not get it done at the end of the chase.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Imran Tahir (c), Moeen Ali, Kevlon Anderson, Jediah Blades, Shamarh Brooks, Hassan Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shamar Joseph, Ben McDermott, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Glenn Phillips, Dwaine Pretorius, Quentin Sampson, Kemol Savory, Romario Shepherd
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Pressure situations? That’s Imad’s playground. With years of T20 know-how, he steers ABF with composure. He is known for his ability to motivate the team and make tactical bowling changes. Wasim’s leadership will be crucial in guiding his team through challenging scenarios.
The Falcons’ batting is anchored by Shakib Al Hasan and Justin Greaves, capable of building innings in both the middle and lower order. Bevon Jacobs and Jewel Andrew add stability and finishing ability. The squad has depth to chase or set competitive totals in any T20 situation.
The backbone of ABF’s bowling arsenal is their pace trio—Obed McCoy swinging it, Naveen-ul-Haq deceiving with change-ups, and Jayden Seales thundering in. The squad benefits from the all-round skills of Fabian Allen and Rahkeem Cornwall, alongside the experienced spin of Shakib Al Hasan. Their bowling unit is adept at controlling runs in both powerplay and death overs.
Falcons defeated Barbados Royals by 4 wickets on Sep 05, 2025, in a thrilling contest. Royals scored 187/4, and Falcons chased it down, finishing 188/6 with 0 balls remaining. The match highlighted the team’s ability to perform under pressure. Captain Imad Wasim’s tactical decisions and late-innings hitting were key to the victory.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squad
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Imad Wasim (c), Fabian Allen, Jewel Andrew, Rahkeem Cornwall, AM Ghazanfar, Karima Gore, Andries Gous, Justin Greaves, Bevon Jacobs, Joshua James, Amir Jangoo (wk), Obed McCoy, Naveen-ul-Haq, Salman Irshad, Jayden Seales, Shakib Al Hasan, Odean Smith, Shamar Springer, Usama Mir, Kevin Wickham
Match Details | ||
Match | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | 26th Match | CPL 2025 | |
Date | 10/08/2025 (Wednesday) | |
Time | 05:00 AM (BDT) / 04:00 AM GMT / 04:30 AM (INR) | |
Format | T20 | |
Venue | Providence Stadium, Guyana | |
Recent performance | Guyana Amazon Warriors – L L W W L | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – L W L L W |
Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the Live Streaming Score on SLH(Sports Live Hub) | |
GAW vs AFG Outfield Report
The Providence track favors aggressive batting early, yet provides spin bowlers with opportunities in the middle overs.. Quick outfield makes boundary scoring easier, making the power play crucial. Teams winning the toss may prefer batting first to set a target and apply scoreboard pressure.
The weather is expected to be warm with temperatures around 31°C, with a light breeze that won’t impact the swing too much. Clear skies are predicted, reducing the chance of rain interruptions. Humidity is moderate, which may slightly affect players’ stamina in later overs.
Pitch history shows high-scoring games of 190+ being achievable, while the lowest totals rarely go below 140. Teams batting first generally score between 160 and 180, while chasing sides have managed successful runs around 180 on good batting days. The pitch is predictable for balanced contests with both teams having a fair chance.
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
The Amazon Warriors have a small upper hand in the past five CPL encounters, securing three victories while the Falcons won twice.
GAW vs ABF Prediction
Event | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons |
Toss Winner | – | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons |
Player of the Match | – | Andries Gous |
Top Run Scorer | Shai Hope | Andries Gous |
Top Wicket Taker | Hassan Khan | Salman Irshad |
Most Sixes | Shai Hope | Andries Gous |
Predicted Score | 180+ | 190+ |
Win Probability | 48% | 52% |
According to cricket analysts Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have a 52% chance of Winning.
