Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings Prediction, CPL 2026 Match 31: Who Will Win?

Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings prediction for CPL 2026 Match 31 strongly leans towards the unbeaten Guyana Amazon Warriors, but Saint Lucia Kings have enough batting firepower to make this a competitive contest at Providence Stadium. The Warriors have won all six of their completed league matches and sit top of the CPL 2026 table with 12 points, while the Kings have four wins and five defeats from nine matches and are currently fourth with eight points.

Guyana’s momentum has been particularly impressive. They followed wins over Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Trinbago Knight Riders and Jamaica Kingsmen with another seven-wicket victory over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots on September 6. Mohammad Nabi was the standout performer in that game, taking 4/17, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 39 from 25 balls provided the initial impetus in the chase. Shai Hope and Nabi then completed the pursuit without significant pressure.

Saint Lucia Kings come into this game from the opposite direction. Their six-wicket victory over Jamaica Kingsmen and 36-run win over Trinbago Knight Riders showed their ceiling, with Tim Seifert hitting an unbeaten 105 in the latter. However, they were bowled out for only 98 against St Kitts & Nevis Patriots and then managed 138/6 against Barbados Tridents in their most recent outing.

The matchup therefore brings together the CPL’s most consistent team and a Kings side capable of producing explosive batting performances but struggling for sustained consistency.

Match Details

The official CPL schedule lists the fixture for September 9 at 7:00 PM local time in Guyana, which converts to 4:30 AM IST on September 10.

Recent Form – Last 5 Matches

Guyana Amazon Warriors Last 5 Matches

Guyana have won all five of their most recent matches, with their current CPL record standing at six wins from six. Their recent results also show considerable flexibility: they have chased modest targets comfortably, while their 185/5 against TKR demonstrated that the batting unit can accelerate when required.

Saint Lucia Kings Last 5 Matches

The Kings have won two of their last five and lost three. Their batting has shown a high ceiling — 211/4 against TKR and 171/4 against Jamaica — but the 98 all out against St Kitts and the 138/6 against Barbados highlight a lack of consistency.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Preview

Guyana Amazon Warriors enter Match 31 as the only unbeaten side in the CPL 2026 league phase. Six victories from six matches have given them 12 points and a substantial platform for the playoffs. Their latest seven-wicket win over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots was another example of the team’s ability to control a match without needing a spectacular batting performance.

The Warriors’ greatest strength is balance. Their batting includes Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s power at the top, Shai Hope’s ability to absorb pressure, Shimron Hetmyer’s aggressive middle-order game and finishing options around Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius. Against St Kitts, Gurbaz’s 39 from 25 balls supplied the attacking start, while Hope and Nabi ensured there was no late collapse.

Hetmyer has been one of the tournament’s major six-hitters and currently leads the competition’s six count among the Warriors with 17. That makes him particularly dangerous if Saint Lucia’s spinners miss their lengths during the middle overs.

The bowling attack is arguably the most convincing part of the Warriors’ current setup. Mohammad Nabi has 12 wickets in CPL 2026 and produced a match-winning 4/17 in the previous game. Shamar Joseph and Romario Shepherd provide pace options, while Khary Pierre and Imran Tahir offer different spin angles.

The main question is whether Guyana can maintain the same discipline if Saint Lucia’s top order gets through the Powerplay. The Warriors have generally been excellent at controlling the middle overs, but the Kings possess enough six-hitting ability to punish a loose spell.

At Providence, Guyana also have familiarity with the conditions and a strong historical record at their home venue. The ground has not produced a decisive historical advantage for batting first or chasing, so the Warriors’ edge comes more from their current execution than simply from home conditions.

Their tactical priority should be straightforward: attack Saint Lucia early with their pace options, then use Nabi and the other spinners to squeeze the middle overs. With the Kings vulnerable to collapses, consecutive pressure overs could be more valuable than searching constantly for wickets.

Saint Lucia Kings Preview

Saint Lucia Kings arrive in Guyana needing to reverse a recent slide. They have four wins and five losses from nine league matches, leaving them fourth in the table on eight points. The Kings remain firmly in playoff contention, but their margin for error is considerably smaller than Guyana’s.

Their batting is built around several players capable of changing the game quickly. Kamil Pooran is currently the Kings’ leading run-scorer in the competition with 230 runs, while Tim Seifert has already produced the highest individual score of the CPL season for the team — an unbeaten 105 against Trinbago Knight Riders.

Pooran’s unbeaten 81 against Jamaica demonstrated how effectively he can combine boundary hitting with an innings-building role. Seifert, meanwhile, offers greater volatility because his natural attacking approach can either give the Kings a rapid Powerplay or expose the middle order early.

Roston Chase is another major component. He has contributed both with the bat and ball, and his 12 wickets currently place him among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. His ability to bowl useful middle-over spells makes him particularly important on a Providence surface where spin can be influential.

Matthew Forde is arguably the most important bowling selection. He leads the CPL wicket charts with 15 wickets and has already produced a five-wicket haul against Jamaica Kingsmen. His ability to strike during the Powerplay gives Saint Lucia a genuine route into the Warriors’ strong top order.

However, the Kings’ biggest concern is consistency. They were dismissed for 98 against St Kitts after being beaten heavily in the powerplay, while their latest 138/6 against Barbados never became a threatening total. Tim Seifert made only seven in that match and the innings never generated sustained acceleration.

To challenge Guyana, Saint Lucia need a much stronger start. They cannot afford to lose Seifert and Pooran cheaply because the Warriors have enough bowling variety to squeeze a rebuilding middle order.

Team Squad & Team News

Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad

The 2026 squad includes Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre, Veerasammy Permaul, Matthew Nandu, Jonathan van Lange, Mavendra Dindyal, Quentin Sampson, Glenn Phillips, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dwaine Pretorius and other squad members.

Isai Thorne was replaced in the squad by wicketkeeper-batter Shamar Apple during the season, so older squad lists should not be treated as current.

No confirmed injury or suspension affecting the expected XI was identified in the latest information reviewed. The official playing XI remains subject to selection and the toss.

Saint Lucia Kings Squad

Saint Lucia’s squad includes Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, Kamil Pooran, Darron Nedd, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Bishop, Damion Joachim, Keon Gaston, Amari Goodridge, Johann Jeremiah, Ackeem Auguste, Noor Ahmad, Tim Seifert, Maheesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka and Shadley van Schalkwyk.

The latest completed match against Barbados used Tim Seifert, Kamil Pooran, John Campbell, Roston Chase, Charith Asalanka, Obus Pienaar, Matthew Forde, McKenny Clarke, Amari Goodridge, Joshua Bishop and Maheesh Theekshana.

No verified late injury or suspension has been established for Match 31 from the information currently available.

Probable Playing XI

Probable XIs are subject to official team announcements and the toss.

Head-to-Head – Last 5 Meetings

Last 5 Head-to-Head Matches

The recent rivalry favours Guyana, who have won three of the last five meetings and also won the only 2026 encounter. The most recent game was particularly relevant because it was played earlier in the same tournament and Guyana successfully chased 152.

Pitch Report & Venue Stats

The CPL-specific baseline covers 68 completed matches through the 2025 season. The average first-innings score is 157.1, while chasing teams have won 35 of those 68 matches, or 51.5%. That suggests Providence does not provide a strong historical bias either way.

The surface can be slower than some Caribbean venues, making spin particularly relevant in the middle overs. The Warriors’ use of Nabi, Tahir and Pierre therefore fits the conditions well. Saint Lucia also have useful spin resources in Chase, Theekshana and Bishop.

The powerplay remains important because the new ball can provide enough grip and movement for disciplined bowlers. Once set, however, batters can score freely, particularly if they preserve wickets for the final five overs.

Weather Report

Guyana’s Hydrometeorological Service forecasts afternoon showers and thundershowers for September 9, while other forecasts differ on the extent of the evening rain risk.

Because the match starts at 7 PM local time, the main weather concern is whether an afternoon shower leaves a damp surface or causes a delay. A substantial interruption could bring DLS calculations into play, but the available evening forecasts do not make a washout the primary expectation.

Broadcast Details

In India, CPL 2026 matches are available through FanCode and the official CPL T20 YouTube channel, with television coverage reported through JioStar. The match begins at 4:30 AM IST on September 10, 2026.

Toss Prediction & Strategy

If Guyana Amazon Warriors wins the toss

Guyana should prefer to bowl first. Their bowling attack has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to restrict opposition batting, while their top order has been comfortable chasing moderate targets. The historical Providence CPL data also shows a slight edge to chasing, although it is not large enough to be considered decisive.

If Saint Lucia Kings wins the toss

Saint Lucia should also consider bowling first, particularly because their best route to victory could be taking early wickets and forcing Guyana’s middle order to rebuild. Forde’s new-ball impact makes this strategy attractive.

Toss Prediction

Predicted toss winner: Guyana Amazon Warriors

The toss itself is inherently close to a 50-50 event. The prediction is based on a simple selection call rather than a claim of statistical certainty.

Score Prediction

Winning Chances

Why the Win Percentage?

The biggest reason for the 57-43 split is not simply that Guyana are unbeaten. It is the manner of those wins. The Warriors have repeatedly combined early wickets with controlled middle overs and efficient chases.

The second factor is Nabi’s current influence. His 12 wickets put him among the tournament’s leading wicket-takers, and his ability to contribute with the bat makes him particularly valuable in a match where one spell can change the balance.

Saint Lucia’s strongest counterargument is Forde. With 15 wickets, he has the ability to attack Guyana’s top order before the Warriors settle. If he removes Gurbaz or Hope early, the match becomes substantially closer.

Key Player Matchups

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