CPL 2026: Match 22, TKR vs GAW Match Prediction

Trinbago Knight Riders will take on Guyana Amazon Warriors in Match 22 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 on Tuesday, September 1, at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. This contest is set to be the first time these two teams meet after the final of the 2025 season, where the Knight Riders emerged victorious.The Knight Riders have had a tumultuous season as defending champions, where they have managed just two wins in six matches, losing four. They were beaten by the Jamaica Kingsmen, losing out by just seven runs in a rain-affected contest.The Warriors have enjoyed contrasting fortunes, having won three in three games that they have played. They beat the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in dominant fashion by seven wickets, chasing down a total of 117 in just 9.5 overs. They will be looking to continue their dominance streak into the season.TKR vs GAW: Match Details

Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain: Pitch ReportThe surface at the Queen’s Park Oval starts out as a surface which favours batters, but tends to slow down as the game progresses. The bounce can be sluggish at times, with spinners able to get grip and turn off the wickets. The variable bounce can help seam bowlers in the middle and death overs. With this set to be an evening game, the effect of dew is also expected to be prominent.TKR vs JK: Head-to-Head Record in T20s

TKR vs JK: Predicted Playing 11sTrinbago Knight RidersColin Munro, Alex Hales, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran (c/wk), Matthew Tromp, Kieron Pollard, Jyd Goolie, Dominic Drakes, Akeal Hosein, Abdul Raheem Toppin, Usman TariqGuyana Amazon WarriorsGlenn Phillips, Matthew Nandu, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre, Imran Tahir (c)TKR vs JK: Probable Best Performers of the MatchProbable Best Batter: Shimron HetmyerShimron Hetmyer could be the most notable batter in this contest. The southpaw is coming off a stellar innings of 49, which came off just 19 balls against the Falcons. He was at his destructive best, hitting six sixes in his knock. He will be looking to continue this form into the season.Probable Best Bowler: Shamar JosephWest Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph has been the attack leader for the Warriors and leads the way with seven wickets in three matches. His high pace and accuracy in the death overs make him a difficult customer to face, and with the up-and-down bounce of the Queen’s Park Oval, his speed could prove to be an x-factor. He will be looking to add to his tally of wickets in this season.Today’s Match Prediction: Defending team to win the match, Warriors to hold the edge