Match Overview Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors – CPL 2025
The Caribbean Premier League 2025 continues with the 21st Match at Bridgetown on September 4, 2025, featuring the Barbados Royals (BR) against the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW). The Royals are in deep trouble with four losses in their last five outings, while the Amazon Warriors remain a dangerous unit despite back-to-back defeats after a strong start. With Bridgetown’s conditions favoring both pace and spin, this clash is crucial for both sides’ playoff hopes.
Recent Form
- Barbados Royals – L, L, L, NR, L: Struggling for momentum, batting failures hurting them.
- Guyana Amazon Warriors – W, W, W, L, L: Started strong but need to bounce back quickly.
Players to Watch – Barbados Royals (BR)
- Quinton de Kock – The star opener, though out of touch with 175 runs in 10 matches at just 19.44 average. Needs to deliver a big knock.
- Rovman Powell – Skipper and power-hitter, with 161 runs at 143.75 SR, but consistency remains an issue.
- Ramon Simmonds – Young pacer with 6 wickets in 6 games, effective in the powerplay.
- Jomel Warrican – Left-arm spinner with 3 wickets in 3 matches, useful on Bridgetown’s surfaces.
Players to Watch – Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW)
- Shai Hope – In supreme touch, scoring 235 runs in just 5 games, averaging 58.75 with a strike rate of 121.76.
- Romario Shepherd – Finisher extraordinaire, smashing 175 runs at an average of 87.5 and 196.62 SR.
- Imran Tahir – The veteran spinner has been sensational with 28 wickets in 10 matches, striking every 8.5 balls.
- Dwaine Pretorius – Key seam-bowling all-rounder with 17 wickets in 10 games, though a bit expensive.
Head-to-Head Record Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors – CPL 2025
- Oct 2024 – Amazon won by 8 wickets.
- Sep 2024 – Amazon won by 47 runs.
- Sep 2024 – Royals won by 32 runs.
- Sep 2023 – Amazon won by 88 runs.
- Sep 2023 – Amazon won by 3 runs.
Summary: Last 5 → Amazon 4 wins, Royals 1 win. Guyana have dominated this matchup, especially with their strong bowling attack.
Match Prediction Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors – CPL 2025
The Royals desperately need their senior batters, especially de Kock and Powell, to step up. However, the Amazon Warriors’ balance—with Hope anchoring, Shepherd finishing, and Tahir leading the bowling attack—makes them firm favorites. Prediction: Guyana Amazon Warriors to win and get back on track.