By Anas Ahmed 
Match Overview Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals – CPL 2025
The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) and Barbados Royals (BR) meet in the 30th and final league-stage clash of CPL 2025. With Amazon sitting 4th (8 points) and Royals 6th (5 points), this game could decide the playoff race.
- Amazon: Inconsistent with 4 wins, 4 losses, but backed by home conditions in Providence.
- Royals: Struggling, with only 2 wins in 9 matches, but still mathematically alive if results go their way.
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
- Amazon: ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌
- Royals: ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅
Both teams have been patchy, but Amazon hold the edge with stronger bowling firepower.
Players to Watch
Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Shai Hope (Bat): 🔥 372 runs in 8 matches, avg 62, SR 130.52 – the batting anchor, in red-hot touch.
- Ben McDermott (Bat): 192 runs at SR 154.83 – a powerful top-order option.
- Imran Tahir (Bowl): 20 wickets, SR 12, Econ 8.03 – still spinning webs at 46, GAW’s match-winner.
- Gudakesh Motie (Bowl): 13 wickets, Econ 6.8 – miserly left-arm spin, ideal for Providence conditions.
Barbados Royals
- Brandon King (Bat): 262 runs, avg 43.67, SR 136.45 – the Royals’ most consistent performer.
- Rovman Powell (Bat): 252 runs, avg 50.4, SR 186.66 – explosive finisher, Royals’ X-factor.
- Daniel Sams (Bowl): 13 wickets, SR 14.3, Econ 7.68 – effective in middle overs and death.
- Ramon Simmonds (Bowl): 13 wickets at SR 16.15 – left-arm pacer, impactful with the new ball.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
- Sep 05, 2025: Amazon won by 4 wickets
- Oct 05, 2024: Amazon won by 8 wickets
- Sep 26, 2024: Amazon won by 47 runs
- Sep 15, 2024: Royals won by 32 runs
- Sep 18, 2023: Amazon won by 88 runs
Amazon lead 4–1 in recent head-to-head and are dominant at Providence.
Key Battles to Watch
- Shai Hope vs Daniel Sams: Anchor vs strike bowler in the powerplay.
- Powell vs Tahir: Royals’ big hitter against Amazon’s spin legend.
- Motie vs King: Left-arm spin vs classy right-hander – could decide Royals’ stability.
Pitch & Conditions – Providence Stadium
- Traditionally a slow pitch, aiding spin and cutters.
- Average 1st inns score: ~160–165.
- Chasing teams have found it difficult when Imran Tahir & Motie dominate.
Prediction Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals – CPL 2025
- Amazon Advantage: Superior spin attack (Tahir + Motie), in-form Hope.
- Royals Advantage: Powell’s finishing + King’s consistency.
Prediction: Guyana Amazon Warriors are favorites at home, but if Powell and King fire together, Royals can cause an upset.
Zainab Shafiq