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The CPL returns to action on Saturday after an off-day on Friday as the Guyana Amazon Warriors take on the Jamaica Tallawahs in the second encounter of the day.
Both the teams have played two matches a piece, with one win each and defeats against the Trinbago Knight Riders. While the Guyana Amazon Warriors lost the inaugural match of the tournament against the Trinbago Knight Riders, Jamaica Tallawahs came out victorious against the Zouks. However, the teams again had contrasting results in their second games.
The Warriors will be looking to build on the momentum from the match against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots where they restricted their opponents to a paltry total and then chased down the target of 129 with ease. Two-time champions Tallawahs also won their match while chasing but were in trouble as they were put into bat first by the Trinbago Knight Riders. They could also manage 135 and TKR chased the target with little less than two overs to spare.
Also read: CPL 2020 Match 12 GAW vs JT August 25 2020: Preview, Stats, Queen’s Park Oval Pitch Report and Dream11 Prediction
Key Players to Watch/Stats
- Andre Russell: Surprisingly the big Jamaican has looked out of sorts in the two games so far and will be looking to finally get going against the Warriors. He has scored 41 runs in two innings, but is striking below 100.
- Shimron Hetmyer is the leading run getter of CPL 2020 with 134 runs so far. He scored a half century in both matches (63* off 44 balls & 71 off 44 balls).
- Glenn Phillips has been impressive in with a half century and 42 in the first two games and will be one to watch out for. He is striking at 143.66 so far in CPL 2020.
- Nicholas Pooran has been quiet so far. However, he has it in him to deliver, and the Warriors will hope that he fires and sets the ball rolling for the rest of the tournament. Similar applies to Brandon King, who was the top scorer in CPL 2019 (496 runs).
- Asif Ali was man of the match in the Tallawahs’ first game in CPL 2020 with 47* off 27 balls. He is one to watch.
- Imran Tahir was economical in the previous game with only 18 runs from his 4 over spell and against the power hitters of the Tallawahs which includes Phillips, Ali and Russell, he holds the key.
- Keemo Paul is coming off 4/19 in his last game. He is a proven wicket-taker in T20 cricket, with 56 in 52 matches.
- Mujeeb ur Rahman so far in CPL 2020: 2/25 and 1/13.

Stats and Facts
- Guyana Amazon Warriors have won 5 out of their last 6 matches against Jamaica Tallawahs.
- Shimron Hetmyer scored a century against the Tallawahs in CPL 2019.
- Warriors have faced the Tallawahs at Tarouba only once and that encounter was way back in 2017. GAW was victorious in the encounter.
Tarouba Pitch Report and Conditions
The Brian Lara Cricket Stadium will be hosting its 8th game and most of the games have been on one track. The tracks have slowed down and spinners from both teams will play a crucial role. However, the team chasing has enjoyed the most success due to the dew, so expect the team who wins the toss to bowl first.
There is a chance of thunderstorms in Trinidad throughout the day, but should hopefully clear for this one.
Possible Playing 11
Both the team’s performers have been inconsistent, barring a few. So it is unlikely that there will be any major changes early in the tournament, unless there are any forced ones.
Jamaican Tallawahs Squad: Andre Russell, Sandeep Lamichhane, Rovman Powell, Glenn Phillips, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Asif Ali, Chadwick Walton, Fidel Edwards, Oshane Thomas, Ramaal Lewis, Veerasammy Permaul, Nicholas Kirton, Jermaine Blackwood, Ryan Persaud, Preston McSween, Nkrumah Bonner.
Jamaica Tallawahs (Playing XI): 1. Chadwick Walton, 2. Glenn Phillips (wk), 3. Nicholas Kirton, 4. Rovman Powell (c), 5. Asif Ali, 6. Andre Russell, 7. Carlos Brathwaite, 8. Ramaal Lewis, 9. Sandeep Lamichhane, 10. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 11. Fidel Edwards
Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad: Brandon King, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shimron Hetmyer, Ross Taylor, Nicholas Pooran(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Chris Green(c), Odean Smith, Imran Tahir, Naveen-ul-Haq, Anthony Bramble, Ashmead Nedd, Jasdeep Singh, Kevin Sinclair, Kissoondath Magram
Guyana Amazon Warriors XI: 1. Brandon King, 2. Chandrapaul Hemraj, 3. Shimron Hetmyer, 4. Ross Taylor, 5. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Chris Green (c), 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Keemo Paul, 10. Naveen-ul-Haq, 11. Imran Tahir
Also read: CPL 2020 Match 12 GAW vs JT August 25 2020: Preview, Stats, Queen’s Park Oval Pitch Report and Dream11 Prediction
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Match Prediction
Overall, the two teams are evenly poised but Guyana Amazon Warriors will go in as favourites against the Tallawahs. The Tallawahs are evidently dependent on Andre Russell, and for them to have any chance not only in this match but in the tournament as well the big Jamaican needs to fire.
Written by Sarthak Karkhanis. Follow Sarthak on Twitter today.
Also read: CPL 2020 Match 12 GAW vs JT August 25 2020: Preview, Stats, Queen’s Park Oval Pitch Report and Dream11 Prediction