Saint Lucia Kings will face Guyana Amazon Warriors in Match 11 of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet on Wednesday, August 19 (local time). Both teams will look to strengthen their position early in the tournament with an important win.
Saint Lucia Kings return home after a narrow defeat against Barbados Tridents. Ackeem Auguste scored 63 off 34 balls, while captain Roston Chase added 34, but the Kings could not chase 177 runs. They will need to deliver a stronger all-round performance from his side in this contest.
Guyana Amazon Warriors started CPL 2026 with a five-wicket win over Jamaica Kingsmen. Shai Hope led the chase with an unbeaten 56 off 41 balls, while Glenn Phillips added a quick 28. Captain Imran Tahir will expect his team to maintain that momentum against Saint Lucia Kings.
SLK vs GAW Match Preview & Recent Form
Saint Lucia Kings will look to recover from their rain-affected defeat against Barbados Tridents. Ackeem Auguste and Roston Chase scored valuable runs. Shadley van Schalkwyk picked up two wickets, but the Kings could not secure the victory.
Matthew Forde also added useful runs late in the innings with 24 off 17 balls. The Kings will need Forde, Maheesh Theekshana and Noor Ahmad to bowl with greater control against Guyana, particularly during the powerplay.
Guyana Amazon Warriors made a winning start by chasing down Jamaica Kingsmen's total by five wickets. The Warriors' batting depth gives them several options in the middle and lower order.
Imran Tahir will lead a balanced bowling attack featuring Shamar Joseph and Khary Pierre, with Mohammad Nabi adding experience with both bat and ball. Nabi contributed 19 runs in the opening match, and Guyana Amazon Warriors will hope their all-round strength helps them make it two wins in a row.
SLK vs GAW Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where To Watch CPL 2026 Match 11?
Cricket fans in India can stream the Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors CPL 2026 clash on the FanCode app and website. The match will also be available live on Star Sports Network channels for television viewers across India.
In the United Kingdom, the match will be available on TNT, while Willow TV holds the rights in the United States and Canada. Fans in Australia can watch on Fox, and New Zealand viewers can follow the action on Sky NZ.
For viewers in Pakistan and Bangladesh, live streaming is available through Tapmad and YouTube. Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and South-east Asia have CricBuzz coverage, while fans in other territories can watch through the official CPL YouTube channel.
SLK vs GAW Pitch Report: How Will Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium Play?
The Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium offers a competitive surface. The new ball can give fast bowlers some early movement, while spinners may become more effective as the pitch slows during the middle overs.
The trend in CPL 2026 has slightly favoured teams chasing at this venue, with the side batting second winning two of the three completed matches. With the possibility of dew later in the evening, the toss-winning captain could prefer to bowl first and chase under the lights.
Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium T20 Stats
Matches Played (CPL 2026): 3
Won Batting First: 1
Won Chasing: 2
Average First Innings Score: 143
Expected First Innings Score: 140–150
Highest Team Total: 177/5 (Barbados Tridents vs Saint Lucia Kings, 2026)
Lowest Team Total: 54/7 (Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, 2026)
Highest Individual Score: 73 (Ackeem Auguste, Saint Lucia Kings)
Most Wickets in an Innings: 4/29 (Matthew Forde, Saint Lucia Kings)
SLK vs GAW Team News & Injury Updates
Saint Lucia Kings receive a major boost with the arrival of New Zealand batter Tim Seifert and Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad after the conclusion of The Hundred. Both players are available for selection and strengthen the Kings' batting and bowling departments.
Guyana Amazon Warriors will enter the match with a settled squad after winning their opening game against Jamaica Kingsmen by six wickets. Mohammad Nabi starred with 4/22, while Shai Hope contributed with the bat. The Warriors have not reported a new injury concern ahead of the Saint Lucia clash.
Predicted Playing 11 Today
Saint Lucia Kings Predicted XI: Tim Seifert, Johann Jeremiah, Ackeem Auguste, Charith Asalanka, Roston Chase (c), Jewel Andrew (wk), Matthew Forde, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Noor Ahmad, Maheesh Theekshana, Khari Campbell
Guyana Amazon Warriors Predicted XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shai Hope (wk), Glenn Phillips, Shimron Hetmyer, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Nandu, Quentin Sampson, Khary Pierre, Imran Tahir (c), Shamar Joseph
Key Player Battles to Watch
Tim Seifert vs Shamar Joseph:
Tim Seifert will look to attack from the start and target the leg-side boundary in the powerplay. Shamar Joseph can counter him with pace and bounce during the powerplay.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Matthew Forde:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz can put pressure on the bowlers during the powerplay with his aggressive strokeplay. Matthew Forde will look for early movement and tight lines outside off stump.
Shai Hope vs Maheesh Theekshana:
Shai Hope provides stability at the top of the Guyana Amazon Warriors order and can build an innings if he settles in. Maheesh Theekshana will look to use his variations and tight lines to dismiss Hope.
Key Players to Watch
Saint Lucia Kings: Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Ackeem Auguste
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Shai Hope, Imran Tahir, Glenn Phillips
SLK vs GAW Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Prediction: Saint Lucia Kings to win.
Key Reasons:
Saint Lucia Kings have a strong home advantage and know the conditions at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium well.
The return of Tim Seifert and Noor Ahmad gives Saint Lucia Kings more batting strength and greater variety in the spin department.
Roston Chase and Matthew Forde have contributed with both bat and ball during CPL 2026.
Ackeem Auguste’s recent 63-run knock adds confidence to the Saint Lucia Kings batting lineup.
Win Probability: Saint Lucia Kings 55% – Guyana Amazon Warriors 45%
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