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The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will be aiming to produce a strong response when they face the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Match 30 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on September 8. The Falcons have plenty of experience in their ranks, but they face a Guyana side that has been among the most consistent teams in the competition.
The Falcons have a well-balanced squad featuring the likes of Moeen Ali, Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph, Fabian Allen, Shadab Khan and Jayden Seales. Their current squad also includes Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer and Sufiyan Muqeem, giving them several options to adjust their combination according to conditions.
In their most recent completed fixture against Trinbago Knight Riders, the Falcons used a combination featuring Lewis, Cornwall, Jangoo, Hasan Nawaz, Moeen, Shadab, Fabian Allen, Joshua James, Sufiyan Muqeem, Seales and Springer.
With that combination likely to be retained, here is the predicted playing XI for the Falcons against Guyana.
Evin Lewis is expected to open the innings. The left-handed batter remains one of the most destructive powerplay hitters in T20 cricket and gives the Falcons the ability to put pressure on the opposition from the outset.
Lewis has also been among the Falcons’ recent in-form batters, making his presence at the top of the order particularly important against Guyana’s strong spin attack.
He could be partnered by Rahkeem Cornwall, who has been used as an aggressive top-order option. Cornwall’s ability to attack the new ball makes him a useful partner for Lewis, while his off-spin can also provide Moeen Ali with another bowling option.
Amir Jangoo is likely to bat at No. 3 and take the gloves. The wicketkeeper-batter has been a regular member of the Falcons’ recent combination and can provide stability if they lose an early wicket.
Hasan Nawaz should retain his place in the middle order. The Pakistan batter has demonstrated his ability to accelerate once he gets settled and gives the Falcons another aggressive option against Guyana’s spinners.
Captain Moeen Ali is expected to come in next. The experienced English all-rounder provides considerable value with both bat and ball. His ability to bowl economical off-spin through the middle overs could be particularly useful against Guyana’s left-handed batters.
Moeen’s leadership will also be important as the Falcons attempt to contain a Warriors batting unit that features Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer and Mohammad Nabi.
Shadab Khan should retain his position at No. 6. The Pakistan all-rounder offers the Falcons a genuine wicket-taking option with his leg-spin and is capable of producing quick runs down the order.
Fabian Allen is another key member of the Falcons’ balance. The left-handed all-rounder can contribute with both bat and ball and is also an excellent fielder. His ability to bowl spin provides captain Moeen with another tactical option.
Shamar Springer could complete the all-rounder group. The seam-bowling all-rounder has been part of the Falcons’ recent XI and provides useful depth in both departments. His ability to bowl pace variations can be especially valuable during the middle and death overs.
Joshua James is expected to retain his place in the pace attack. The youngster has been trusted in the Falcons’ recent combination and can provide another seam-bowling option alongside Seales.
Pakistan left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem should also feature. His variation and ability to bowl through the middle overs give the Falcons an important weapon against Guyana’s aggressive batters.
Leading the pace attack will be Jayden Seales. The West Indies seamer has been one of the Falcons’ important bowling options and possesses the pace and movement required to trouble top-order batters. He has also been among the team’s recent in-form performers.
Evin Lewis, Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo (WK), Hasan Nawaz, Moeen Ali ©, Shadab Khan, Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Joshua James, Sufiyan Muqeem, Jayden Seales
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