Last Updated: September 4, 2025 07:32 PM
The 21st T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Barbados Royals (BR) and Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) on 5 September 2025 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
This is an important match of this six-team T20 league. The match will start at 4:30 AM IST (7:00 PM AST, September 4, local time).
GAW are fourth in the points table, while BR are sixth. GAW’s form has been strong, while BR have suffered consecutive defeats in recent matches.
The live telecast of the match will be available on FanCode in India.
BR vs GAW 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, GAW has a 6-4 lead over BR.
In 2024, GAW defeated BR twice: by 74 runs on 28 September (GAW 211/5, BR 137) and by 7 wickets in another match.
However, BR defeated GAW by 9 wickets in a match in 2024 (DLS method). This is the first time the two teams will face each other this season.
Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors Team Status
Barbados Royals: BR have won 0 out of 4 matches, lost 3 and 1 was a no result, with which they are fourth in the points table (NRR -0.599). Rovman Powell (103 runs in 3 matches, 34.33 average) and Quinton de Kock (72 runs in 3 matches) have contributed to their batting.
Ramon Simmonds (4 wickets in 3 matches) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3 wickets in 3 matches) are the main scorers in bowling. BR’s last match (16th) was abandoned due to rain, and before that they lost to St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
Guyana Amazon Warriors: GAW has won 2 and lost 2 out of 4 matches, with which they are fourth in the points table (NRR +0.791). Shai Hope (161 runs in 3 matches, 53.67 average) and Ben McDermott (113 runs in 3 matches, 37.67 average) have impressed in their batting.
In bowling, Imran Tahir (8 wickets in 3 matches) and Dwaine Pretorius (6 wickets in 3 matches) have performed brilliantly. GAW lost their last two matches (to Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders), but their bowling dominated the first matches.
Barbados Royals (BR) Probable Playing XI
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Brandon King
- Kofi James
- Rovman Powell(C)
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Kadeem Alleyne
- Read Young
- Mujeeb-ur-Rahman
- Jomel Warrican
- Ramon Simmonds
Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) Probable Playing XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Shai Hope(WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Moeen Ali
- Romario Shepherd
- Keemo Paul
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Imran Tahir (C)
- Gudakesh Moti
- Shamar Joseph
- Jediah Blades
BR vs GAW Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval is balanced, with an average score of 155 runs in the first innings and 133 runs in the second.
Fast and spin bowlers get average help, but batsmen can score runs in the early overs. Teams chasing have won 55% of the matches this season.
Bridgetown on 4 September 2025 will be cloudy with temperature 26-28°C, 100% cloud cover, wind speed 23 km/hr. Chance of rain is 10-15%, but a full match is expected.
BR vs GAW Match Prediction
Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors match prediction: BR’s batting has the potential of Rovman Powell and Quinton de Kock, but their consistent losses (3 losses, 1 No Result) and weak NRR (-0.599) makes their challenge tough. In their bowling, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Ramon Simmonds have performed well.
In GAW’s batting, the form of Shai Hope and Ben McDermott, and the bowling of Imran Tahir (8 wickets) and Dwaine Pretorius are their strengths. GAW’s head-to-head record (6-4) and better NRR (+0.791) make them strong. Their team is balanced even after GAW’s recent defeat.
Based on the statistics, GAW has a 65% chance of winning and BR has a 35% chance. If GAW bats first and scores 160+, their chances of winning will increase.
BR will need a big innings from Rovman Powell or Quinton de Kock and early wickets from Mujeeb Ur Rahman to win. It is likely to be a close contest, but GAW has the upper hand.
