Kings To Face Amazon Warriors In Qualifier 1

The Saint Lucia Kings will face the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 1 on Wednesday, with a direct spot in the finals of this year’s Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League up for grabs at Providence in Guyana. The Kings’ playoff fate was confirmed following the September 29 fixture between the Trinbago Knight Riders and the Amazon Warriors, where the Guyana-based franchise prevented TKR from surpassing the Kings’ net run rate, thereby securing their place in the Qualifier. During the league stage, the Kings won seven of their ten matches. Saint Lucian Johnson Charles has been a standout with the bat, amassing 366 runs, second only to the Barbados Royals’ Quinton de Kock. Star spinner Noor Ahmad has been a talisman with the ball, leading the team with 18 wickets. The Kings’ opponent in the Qualifier will present a strong challenge. The reigning champion Amazon Warriors, who convincingly defeated the Kings in both group-stage matches, will have the advantage of playing in front of their home supporters at a raucous Providence Stadium. The Amazon Warriors have historically excelled on their home turf, with spinners Imran Tahir and Gudakesh Motie expected to play significant roles due to the spin-friendly conditions. In a...