GAW vs ABF Dream11 Prediction Today: Qualifier 1 Fantasy Preview, Playing XI, Player Stats & Who Will Win?
Introduction
The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) will take on Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (ABF) in Qualifier 1 of CPL 2026 at the Kennington Oval Stadium in Barbados.
Both teams have produced strong campaigns, making this an important clash for the tournament. GAW have recorded 8 wins from 10 matches, while ABF have registered 6 wins from 10 matches in the supplied series statistics.
In this GAW vs ABF Dream11 Prediction article, we cover the pitch report, series performance, head-to-head record, expected playing XI, player statistics, recent form, death-over options and important fantasy cricket factors.
GAW vs ABF Match Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | GAW vs ABF |
| Match | Qualifier 1 |
| Tournament | CPL 2026 |
| Venue | Kennington Oval Stadium, Barbados |
| Date | Friday, 18th September 2026 |
| Time | 05:30 AM |
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GAW vs ABF Pitch Report
The Kennington Oval Stadium, Barbados surface could provide an interesting battle between bat and ball.
According to the supplied venue statistics, 6 matches have been considered. Batting second has been considerably more successful, with teams chasing winning 83% of the matches.
Kennington Oval Pitch Stats
| Pitch Factor | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 6 |
| Batting 1st Win | 17% |
| Batting 2nd Win | 83% |
| Average Run Score | 133 |
| Pitch | Bowling Friendly & Spin Friendly |
| Pace Wickets | 57 |
| Spin Wickets | 61 |
The numbers suggest that this could be a bowling-friendly and spin-friendly pitch. Spin has slightly more wickets than pace in the supplied statistics.
The 83% batting-second win rate also makes the toss an important factor. Fantasy players should pay attention to bowlers, particularly those expected to operate in the middle and death overs.
Who Will Win? – GAW vs ABF
Series Performance
GAW: 10 Matches – 8 Wins – 2 Losses
ABF: 10 Matches – 6 Wins – 3 Losses
Based on the supplied tournament numbers, GAW have won more matches during the competition, while ABF have also put together a strong campaign.
Head-to-Head Record
Total H2H Matches: 6
- GAW – 4 Wins
- ABF – 2 Wins
The supplied H2H record gives GAW a 4–2 advantage over ABF.
However, this is a Qualifier 1 encounter, so current form, confirmed playing XI, pitch conditions and toss could all be important factors.
GAW Playing XI
- Mavendra Dindyal
- Glenn Phillips
- Shai Hope (WK)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Quentin Sampson
- Romario Shepherd
- Shamar Joseph
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Veerasammy Permaul
- Imran Tahir (C)
GAW Death Over Options
- Shamar Joseph
- Romario Shepherd
These players could have important roles during the final overs, particularly when wickets or quick runs are required.
GAW Player Stats & Fantasy Analysis
1. Mavendra Dindyal
CPL: 8M – 155R – Avg 20
SP: 8M – 155R – Avg 20
Recent Form:
- 6 (8)
- 19 (14)
- 5 (9)
Dindyal will be an important top-order option for GAW. His recent scores have been modest, but batting position can provide an opportunity to accumulate fantasy points.
2. Glenn Phillips
H2H: 1M – 11R – Avg 11
SP: 7I – 147R – Avg 21
SP Bowling: 3I – 2W
Recent Form:
- 24 (23)
- 11 (18)
- 37 (40) + 0W (1)
Phillips provides dual-discipline potential, with the supplied statistics showing contributions with both bat and ball.
3. Shai Hope (WK)
H2H: 6M – 211R – Avg 43
SP: 10I – 276R – Avg 56
Recent Form:
- 0 (2)
- 42 (35)
- 21 (31)
Hope has strong numbers in the supplied H2H and season statistics. His wicketkeeping role also provides an additional route to fantasy points through catches and stumpings.
4. Shimron Hetmyer
H2H: 6M – 150R – Avg 30
SP: 10I – 263R – Avg 38
Recent Form:
- 0 (1)
- 28 (19)
- 14 (13)
Hetmyer is an experienced middle-order T20 batter and can accelerate the innings when GAW need quick runs.
5. Mehidy Hasan Miraz
CPL: 3M – 21R – 9W
SP: 3I – 21R – 9W
Recent Form:
- 18 (24) + 2W (4)
- 2 (14) + 4W (4)
- 1 (4) + 1W (3)
Miraz is particularly interesting from a fantasy perspective because of his all-round contribution. His recent wicket-taking performances give him multiple opportunities to score fantasy points.
6. Quentin Sampson
H2H: 3M – 37R – Avg 19
SP: 8I – 112R – Avg 38
Recent Form:
- 12 (10)
- 12 (12)
- 37 (11)
Sampson has shown an aggressive recent batting approach, including a quick 37 from just 11 balls.
7. Romario Shepherd
H2H: 6M – 75R – Avg 19 – 4W
SP: 4I – 56R – Avg 19
SP Bowling: 9I – 7W
Recent Form:
- 22 (22)
- 0W (1)
- 1 (2) + 1W (2)
Shepherd’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a valuable fantasy option, particularly because he is also listed among the death-over options.
8. Shamar Joseph
H2H: 5M – 5W
SP: 9I – 13W
Recent Form:
- 2W (4)
- 0W (3)
- 1W (4)
Joseph has been among GAW’s wicket-taking options. His recent form shows wickets in all three supplied matches.
9. Dwaine Pretorius
H2H: 6M – 33R – Avg 17 – 7W
SP: 9I – 9W
Recent Form:
- 0 (1)
- 1W (3)
- 1W (3)
Pretorius provides all-round value and has a useful H2H bowling record against ABF.
10. Veerasammy Permaul
H2H: 1M – 1W
SP: 2I – 1W
Recent Form:
- 1W (4)
- 0W (4)
With the pitch statistics showing a spin-friendly surface, Permaul could have a role in the middle overs.
11. Imran Tahir (C)
H2H: 6M – 12W
SP: 10I – 14W
Recent Form:
- 1W (4)
- 1W (4)
- 5W (4)
Tahir’s supplied numbers make him one of the notable bowling options in this match. His recent five-wicket performance is particularly significant.
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ABF Playing XI
- Evin Lewis
- Amir Jangoo (WK)
- Karima Gore
- Hasan Nawaz
- Moeen Ali (C)
- Shadab Khan
- Fabian Allen
- Alzarri Joseph
- Joshua James
- Sufyan Moqim
- Jayden Seales
ABF Death Over Options
- Alzarri Joseph
- Jayden Seales
Both pacers could have important roles during the closing stages of the innings.
ABF Player Stats & Fantasy Analysis
1. Evin Lewis
H2H: 22M – 499R – Avg 25
SP: 7I – 159R – Avg 23
Recent Form:
- 22 (18)
- 24 (23)
- 10 (14)
Lewis has extensive H2H experience against GAW and can provide attacking runs at the top of the order.
2. Amir Jangoo (WK)
H2H: 5M – 131R – Avg 33
SP: 7I – 152R – Avg 22
Recent Form:
- 27 (30)
- 6 (15)
- 26 (24)
Jangoo brings both batting and wicketkeeping opportunities to the fantasy combination.
3. Karima Gore
H2H: 7M – 101R – Avg 21 – 1W
SP: 6I – 94R – Avg 16
Recent Form:
- 23 (18)
- 27 (23)
- 8 (6)
Gore has produced useful recent batting contributions and can add value in the middle order.
4. Hasan Nawaz
H2H: 2M – 56R – Avg 28
SP: 6I – 173R – Avg 29
Recent Form:
- 36 (27)
- 76 (48)
- 7 (11)
Nawaz enters the match with an impressive recent batting sequence, including a 76-run innings and a 36-run contribution.
5. Moeen Ali (C)
H2H: 2M – 18R – Avg 11
SP: 7I – 148R – Avg 37
SP Bowling: 3I – 1W
Recent Form:
- 18 (12)
- 32 (24)
- 56 (37)
Moeen’s all-round ability makes him an important fantasy consideration, especially on a surface described as spin-friendly.
6. Shadab Khan
H2H: 4M – 42R – Avg 42 – 9W
SP: 6I – 132R – Avg 66 – 6W
Recent Form:
- 30 (9) + 2W (4)
- 7 (3) + 0W (4)
- 7 (8) + 2W (4)
Shadab’s ability to contribute in both departments is particularly valuable. His supplied H2H numbers include nine wickets.
7. Fabian Allen
H2H: 19M – 237R – Avg 20 – 6W
SP: 4I – 42R – Avg 21
SP Bowling: 3I – 1W
Recent Form:
- 11 (7)
- NA
- 0W (1)
Allen is another all-round option who can contribute with both bat and ball.
8. Alzarri Joseph
H2H: 16M – 17W
SP: 8I – 14W
Recent Form:
- 4W (4)
- 2W (4)
- 1W (4)
Joseph has been in excellent wicket-taking form according to the supplied recent statistics. He is also one of ABF’s death-over options.
9. Joshua James
CPL: 12M – 13W
SP: 6I – 11W
Recent Form:
- 2W (2)
- 2W (4)
- 3W (3)
James has consistently contributed wickets in the supplied recent matches, making him a bowling option to monitor.
10. Sufyan Moqim
CPL: 3M – 4W
SP: 3I – 4W
Recent Form:
- 2W (3)
- 0W (3)
- 2W (4)
Moqim has taken wickets in two of his last three supplied matches and could be useful if the surface continues to assist spin.
11. Jayden Seales
H2H: 8M – 9W
SP: 9I – 4W
Recent Form:
- 0W (2)
- 0W (3)
- 0W (2)
Seales is listed as one of ABF’s death-over options, giving him potential wicket opportunities during the final overs.
MY FANTASY PICK FOR ABF
GAW vs ABF Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Preview
The supplied statistics show GAW with 8 wins from 10 matches, compared with 6 wins from 10 for ABF. GAW also lead the supplied H2H record 4–2.
At the same time, ABF have several players with strong individual numbers. Evin Lewis has 499 H2H runs, while Shadab Khan, Moeen Ali and Alzarri Joseph provide additional all-round or bowling options.
The pitch statistics indicate a bowling-friendly and spin-friendly surface, with spin accounting for 61 wickets compared with 57 for pace. The 83% batting-second win rate also makes the toss and chasing conditions particularly relevant.
For fantasy combinations, players who can contribute across multiple departments, top-order batters and wicket-taking bowlers can be considered based on the supplied statistics.
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Final Words
GAW vs ABF Qualifier 1 promises to be an important CPL 2026 contest, with both teams possessing experienced T20 players and strong bowling resources.
GAW’s supplied tournament and H2H numbers are notable, while ABF have several players capable of producing impactful performances. The bowling-friendly and spin-friendly pitch statistics could make wicket-taking bowlers and all-rounders particularly relevant for fantasy cricket.
Keep an eye on the toss, confirmed playing XI, batting positions and bowling roles before locking your final fantasy combination.
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Player statistics, recent-form numbers and playing XIs in this article are based on the information supplied for this match preview.
