Amazon vs Kings, CPL 2025 – Match 29 Preview & Prediction

Match Overview

The 29th match of CPL 2025 sees Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) lock horns with St Lucia Kings (SLK) at Providence, Guyana, on September 13, 2025. Kings are on top of the table with consistent wins, while the Amazon Warriors are fighting to stay in the playoff spots. With both sides having strong batting and world-class spinners, expect a tense battle in Guyana.

Current Standings

• St Lucia Kings (1st) – 9 matches, 5 wins, 2 losses, 2 NR, 12 points, NRR +0.885
• Guyana Amazon Warriors (4th) – 8 matches, 4 wins, 4 losses, 8 points, NRR +0.361

Kings are already firm playoff contenders, while the Amazon Warriors must win to avoid slipping down the table.

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

• Amazon Warriors: L W W L L – struggling with inconsistency.
• St Lucia Kings: W W W W L – strong momentum with 4 wins in last 5.

Players to Watch

Guyana Amazon Warriors

• Shai Hope (Captain, Batter): In sublime touch, 372 runs in 8 matches, avg 62, SR 130.5. Anchoring the Amazon innings with class.
• Ben McDermott: Quick runs at the top, 192 runs at SR 154.8, can take down powerplay bowling.
• Imran Tahir (Bowler): Veteran spinner, 20 wickets in 10 games, SR 12 – the main wicket-taker in middle overs.
• Gudakesh Motie (Bowler): Left-arm spin threat, 13 wickets at economy 6.8, ideal for Providence conditions.

St Lucia Kings

• Tim Seifert (Batter): Dominant form, 340 runs at avg 48.57, SR 172.6, explosive at the top.
• Roston Chase (All-rounder): Balanced performer, 185 runs at 150.4 SR plus handy overs with the ball.
• Tabraiz Shamsi (Bowler): Left-arm chinaman wizard, 12 wickets in 7 games, economy 6.73.
• Khary Pierre (Bowler): Reliable support spinner, 7 wickets in 8 matches, economy 7.03.

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

• 27 Aug 2025: Kings won by 4 wickets (11 balls left).
• 07 Oct 2024: Kings won by 6 wickets.
• 03 Oct 2024: Kings won by 15 runs (DLS).
• 28 Sep 2024: Amazon won by 35 runs.
• 08 Sep 2024: Amazon won by 6 wickets.

Kings dominate with 3 wins in the last 5 meetings.

Match Prediction

Providence generally favors spin, and both teams are loaded with world-class slow bowlers like Tahir, Motie, and Shamsi. The Amazon Warriors will rely on Hope’s consistency, but Kings look like the more balanced side with Seifert in red-hot form and Shamsi’s wicket-taking ability.

Prediction: St Lucia Kings start favorites, but if Shai Hope plays a big knock, Guyana can turn the tide at home.