By Anas Ahmed 
Match Overview Kings vs Amazon Warriors – CPL 2025
The Caribbean Premier League 2025 gears up for a heavyweight contest as the St Lucia Kings (SLK) lock horns with the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) in the 13th Match at Gros Islet, St Lucia, on August 26, 2025. Both teams have been in fine form this season, with the Kings looking to protect home turf while the Amazon Warriors arrive unbeaten, hungry to extend their winning streak.
Recent Form
- St Lucia Kings – W, NR, W, L, NR: Resilient but affected by rain interruptions, the Kings have shown flashes of dominance.
- Guyana Amazon Warriors – W, W, W, W, W: The Warriors are the team to beat, with five consecutive victories showcasing both batting and bowling depth.
Players to Watch – St Lucia Kings (SLK)
- Johnson Charles – The explosive opener has scored 345 runs in 10 matches at an average of 43.13 and a strike rate of 161.97. Expect fireworks if he gets going.
- Roston Chase – A steady middle-order batter with 190 runs at 31.67 avg, providing balance and experience.
- David Wiese – The all-rounder has bagged 12 wickets in 8 matches with an impressive strike rate of 11.41. His late-innings hitting is a bonus.
- Alzarri Joseph – The pace spearhead has 11 wickets in 7 matches and thrives in pressure situations.
Players to Watch – Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW)
- Shai Hope – The Warriors’ batting talisman, with 213 runs in just 5 innings at a stellar average of 53.25. His ability to anchor and accelerate is unmatched.
- Moeen Ali – A seasoned campaigner, with 198 runs and vital overs of off-spin to stifle opponents in the middle phase.
- Imran Tahir – The ageless spinner is in red-hot form, boasting 28 wickets in 10 matches with a miserly economy of 6.45. A true match-winner.
- Dwaine Pretorius – A consistent wicket-taker with 17 strikes in 10 games, providing breakthroughs in key moments.
Head-to-Head Record Kings vs Amazon Warriors – CPL 2025
The rivalry has swung back and forth in recent seasons:
- Oct 2024 – Kings won by 6 wickets.
- Oct 2024 – Kings won by 15 runs (DLS).
- Sep 2024 – Amazon won by 35 runs.
- Sep 2024 – Amazon won by 6 wickets (10 overs to spare).
- Sep 2023 – Kings won by 7 wickets.
Summary: In the last five meetings, it’s Kings 3 – 2 Warriors, showing how evenly matched these teams have become.
Match Prediction Kings vs Amazon Warriors – CPL 2025
With Charles and Wiese in form, the Kings will bank on home advantage to stop the Warriors’ juggernaut. However, Imran Tahir’s spin and Shai Hope’s consistency tilt the balance slightly in favor of the Amazon Warriors. Expect a nail-biter at Gros Islet.
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