West Indies Championship 2025 Round 1 Match 1 – 4: Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: - January 29th - February 1st

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for West Indies Championship 2025.

Match 1 - Guyana Harpy Eagles vs Barbados Pride; Match 2 - West Indies Academy vs Leeward Islands Hurricanes; Match 3 - Windward Islands Volcanoes vs Jamaica Scorpions; Match 4 - Trinidad and Tobago Red Force vs Combined Campuses and Colleges, to be played from the 29th of January at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, Coolidge Cricket Ground, Coolidge, Arnos Vale Playing Field, Kingstown and Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba.

Match 1 - Guyana Harpy Eagles vs Barbados Pride (Guyana National Stadium, Providence)


Current Form Guyana Harpy Eagles:

Guyana Harpy Eagles are the defending champions of the West Indies Championship. They finished with a point tally of 103.8 in the last edition.

The top run scorer for Guyana Harpy Eagles in the previous edition of the tournament was Kevin Sinclair with 508 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Guyana Harpy Eagles in the previous edition of the tournament was Veerasammy Permaul with 29 scalps under his belt.

Guyana Harpy Eagles are the strongest of the sides taking part in the competition. They are expected to go a long way in the tournament.

Players to look out for:

1. Tagenarine Chanderpaul - He is a fierce competitor in red ball cricket. Chanderpaul will look forward to carrying his father's legacy forward in the upcoming matches in West Indies Championship.

2. Kevin Sinclair - He is a highly talented bowling all rounder who can provide breakthroughs at important junctures of the match.


Current Form Barbados Pride:

Barbados Pride finished at the 4th position on points table in the previous edition of West Indies Championship with 92.8 points.

The top run scorer for Barbados Pride in the previous edition of the tournament was Kraigg Brathwaite with 565 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Barbados Pride in the previous edition of the tournament was Jomel Warrican with 35 scalps under his belt.

Barbados Pride have players in form like Kadeem Alleyne, Dominic Drakes and Kyle Mayers. It won't be a surprise if they finish in the top 2 in West Indies Championship.

Players to look out for:

1. Kyle Mayers - He is a highly skilled batter who can play long innings in the red ball format. Mayers is expected to be the best batter for Barbados Pride in the upcoming matches.

2. Dominic Drakes - He is a lethal bowler in the Caribbean conditions. Drakes can provide breakthroughs at important junctures of a match.

Let's have a look at the squads:

Barbados Pride

Kadeem Alleyne, Kevin Wickham, Matthew Jones, Zachary McCaskie, Dominic Drakes, Kyle Mayers (c), Nyeem Young, Raymon Reifer, Roston Chase, Demetrius Richards (Wk), Leniko Boucher (Wk), Chemar Holder, Javed Leacock, Jomel Warrican, Kemar Smith, Nathan Sealy

Guyana Harpy Eagles

Kanhaiya Ramkarran, Kevlon Anderson, Matthew Nandu, Rampertab Ramnauth, Sachin Singh, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Anthony Adams, Devon Lord, Keemo Paul, Kevin Sinclair, Ronaldo Ali Mohamed, Kemol Savory (Wk), Tevin Imlach (c) & (Wk), Ashmead Nedd, Isai Thorne, Junior Sinclair, Nial Smith, Richie Looknauth, Sylus Tyndall, Veerasammy Permaul.


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Barbados Pride

Who will win?- Guyana Harpy Eagles

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Tagenarine Chanderpaul (Guyana Harpy Eagles), Kyle Mayers (Barbados Pride)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Kevin Sinclair (Guyana Harpy Eagles), Dominic Drakes (Barbados Pride)

Most Sixes – Tagenarine Chanderpaul (Guyana Harpy Eagles), Kyle Mayers (Barbados Pride)

Player of the Match- Kevin Sinclair (Guyana Harpy Eagles)

Team Scores Batting first – Guyana Harpy Eagles 300+, Barbados Pride 270+

Match Handicap: Guyana Harpy Eagles

Match 2 - West Indies Academy vs Leeward Islands Hurricanes (Coolidge Cricket Ground, Coolidge)


Current Form West Indies Academy:

West Indies Academy finished at the 6th position on points table in the previous edition of West Indies Championship with 71.6 points.

The top run scorer for West Indies Academy in the previous edition of the tournament was Carlon Bowen-Tuckett with 378 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for West Indies Academy in the previous edition of the tournament was Joshua Bishop with 42 scalps under his belt.

West Indies Academy have talented players like Ackeem Auguste, Justin Jagessar and Joshua Bishop who can change the course of the game in a matter of few overs. However, they aren't the strongest of the sides in the competition and it will be a surprise if they make it to the top 4.

Players to look out for:

1. Ackeem Auguste - He has been in good form in domestic circuit currently. Auguste can play attacking shots when his team is in troubled waters and take them out of the mud.

2. Joshua Bishop - He was the top wicket taker for West Indies Academy in the previous edition of West Indies Championship. Bishop is expected to be the best bowler for West Indies Academy in the upcoming matches.


Current Form Leeward Islands Hurricanes:

Leeward Islands Hurricanes finished at the 3rd position on points table in the previous edition of West Indies Championship with 94 points.

The top run scorer for Leeward Islands Hurricanes in the previous edition of the tournament was Mikyle Louis with 682 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Leeward Islands Hurricanes in the previous edition of the tournament was Rakheem Cornwall with 32 scalps under his belt.

Leeward Islands Hurricanes are the one of the  weakest sides in the competition. They may struggle in the upcoming matches.

Players to look out for:

1. Justin Greaves - He has a great experience of playing in the Carribbean conditions in red ball cricket. Greaves can counter attack the opposition teams and win it for his team from difficult situations.

2. Hayden Walsh - He is a talented spinner who has a knack of picking up wickets when his team needs the most.


Let's have a look at the squads:

Leeward Island Hurricanes

Chesney Hughes, Dimitri Adams, Justin Greaves, Kadeem Henry, Keacy Carty, Mikyle Louis, Tyrone Williams, Cameron Pennyfeather, Colin Archibald, Jeremiah Louis, Karima Gore, Kofi James, Rahkeem Cornwall (c), Jahmar Hamilton (Wk), Jaleel Clarke (Wk), Jewel Andrew (Wk), Akadianto Willett, Daniel Doram, Hayden Walsh, Javier Spencer, Oshane Thomas.

West Indies Academy

Ackeem Auguste, Justin Jagessar, Nimar Bolden, Teddy Bishop, Andrew Rambaran, Joshua Bishop, Micheal Palmer, Rivaldo Clarke (Wk), Carlon Bowen-Tuckett (Wk), Jediah Blades, Johann Layne, Kelvin Pitman, McKenny Clarke, Raneico Smith, Zishan Motara


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – West Indies Academy

Who will win?- West Indies Academy

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Ackeem Auguste (West Indies Academy), Keacy Carty (Leeward Islands Hurricanes)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Joshua Bishop (West Indies Academy), Rakheem Cornwall (Leeward Islands Hurricanes)

Most Sixes – Ackeem Auguste (West Indies Academy), Keacy Carty (Leeward Islands Hurricanes)

Player of the Match- Joshua Bishop (West Indies Academy)

Team Scores Batting first – West Indies Academy 250+, Leeward Islands Hurricanes 225+

Match Handicap: West Indies Academy

Match 3 - Windward Islands Volcanoes vs Jamaica Scorpions (Arnos Vale Playing Field, Kingstown)


Current Form Windward Islands Volcanoes:

Windward Islands Volcanoes finished at the 2nd position on points table in the previous edition of West Indies Championship with 98.2 points.

The top run scorer for Windward Islands Volcanoes in the previous edition of the tournament was Sunil Ambris with 441 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Windward Islands Volcanoes in the previous edition of the tournament was Shamar Springer with 28 scalps under his belt.

They are the strongest of the sides taking part in the competition. They have match winners like Alick Athanaze, Asif Hooper, Desron Maloney and Dillon Douglas in their side.

Players to look out for:

1. Dillon Douglas - He has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit. Douglas is expected to be the best run getter for Windward Islands Volcanoes in the upcoming matches.

2. Asif Hooper - He is an experienced left arm spinner, who has plenty of variations in his bowling arsenal. He will play a key role for Windward Islands Volcanoes in the upcoming matches.


Current Form Jamaica Scorpions:

Jamaica Scorpions finished at the 7th position on points table in the previous edition of West Indies Championship with 59.4 points.

The top run scorer for Jamaica Scorpions in the previous edition of the tournament was Kirk McKenzie with 323 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Jamaica Scorpions in the previous edition of the tournament was Pete Salmon with 30 scalps under his belt.

Jamaica Scorpions are the weakest of the sides taking part in West Indies Championship. It will be a surprise if they make it to the top 4.

Players to look out for:

1. Jermaine Blackwood - He is a fine red ball player who has several records to his name in the long format. Blackwood is expected to be the best batter for Jamaica Scorpions in the upcoming matches.

2.Gordon Bryan - He was the top wicket taker for Jamaica Scorpions in the previous edition of West Indies Championship. Bryan is expected to be the best bowler for Jamaica Scorpions in the upcoming games.


Let's have a look at the squads:

Jamaica Scorpions

Carlos Brown, Daniel Beckford (Wk), Jermaine Blackwood, John Campbell, Kirk Mckenzie, Odain McCatty, Brad Barnes, Javelle Glen, Odean Smith, Jordan Johnson (Wk), Romaine Morrison (Wk), Gordon Bryan, Govasta Edmond, Jeavor Royal, Marquino Mindley, Ojay Shields, Pete Salmon, Tamarie Redwood

Windward Islands Volcanoes

Alick Athanaze, Asif Hooper, Desron Maloney, Jeremy Solozano, Johnnel Eugene, Sunil Ambris (c), Kavem Hodge, Shadrack Descarte, Shamar Springer, Dillon Douglas (Wk), Stephan Pascal (Wk), Darel Cyrus, Darius Martin, Gilon Tyson, Kenneth Dember, Keon Gaston, Ryan John


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Windward Islands Volcanoes

Who will win?- Windward Islands Volcanoes

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Dillon Douglas (Windward Islands Volcanoes), Jermaine Blackwood (Jamaica Scorpions)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Asif Hooper (Windward Islands Volcanoes), Gordon Bryan (Jamaica Scorpions)

Most Sixes – Dillon Douglas (Windward Islands Volcanoes), Jermaine Blackwood (Jamaica Scorpions)

Player of the Match- Dillon Douglas (Windward Islands Volcanoes)

Team Scores Batting first – Windward Islands Volcanoes 340+, Jamaica Scorpions 270+

Match Handicap: Windward Islands Volcanoes

Match 4 - Trinidad and Tobago Red Force vs Combined Campuses and Colleges (Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba)


Current Form Trinidad and Tobago Red Force:

Trinidad and Tobago Red Force finished at the 5th position on points table in the previous edition of West Indies Championship with 92 points.

The top run scorer for Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in the previous edition of the tournament was Amir Jangoo with 500 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Trinidad and Tobago Red Force in the previous edition of the tournament was Bryan Charles with 31 scalps under his belt.

Trinidad and Tobago Red Force have match winners like Jyd Goolie, Kjorn Ottley, Tion Webster and Amir Jangoo in their squad. They are expected to make it to the top 3.

Players to look out for:

1. Amir Jangoo - He has been a consistent performer in the domestic circuit. Jangoo can change gears according to the situation of the match. He will play an important role for Trinidad and Tobago Red Force with the bat in upcoming matches.

2. Terrance Hinds - He is a crafty medium pace bowler who confuses the batters with variations he has got in his bowling arsenal.


Current Form Combined Campuses and Colleges:

Combined Campuses and Colleges finished at the bottom most position on points table in the previous edition of West Indies Championship with 30.2 points.

The top run scorer for Combined Campuses and Colleges in the previous edition of the tournament was Demario Richards with 378 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Combined Campuses and Colleges in the previous edition of the tournament was Jediah Blades with 19 scalps under his belt.

Combined Campuses and Colleges have talented players like Jonathan Drakes, Kamil Pooran, Kieran Powell, Shamarh Brooks and Khari Campbell but they aren't the strongest of the sides in the tournament. It will be a surprise if they make it to the top 4 in West Indies Championship.

Players to look out for:

1. Shamarh Brooks - He is an experienced campaigner who will play an important role with the bat for Combined Campuses and Colleges in the upcoming matches.

2. Khari Campbell - He is in good form with the ball in hand. Campbell is expected to be the best bowler for Combined Campuses and Colleges in the West Indies Championship 2025.


Let's have a look at the squads:

Combined Campuses and Colleges

Johann Jeremiah, Jonathan Drakes, Kamil Pooran, Kieran Powell, Shamarh Brooks (c), Shaqkere Parris, Abhijai Mansingh, Akshaya Persaud, Romario Greaves, Crystian Thurton (Wk), Demario Richards (Wk), Akeem Jordan, Amari Goodridge, Khari Campbell, Mikkel Govia.

Trinidad and Tobago Red Force

Isaiah Rajah, Jyd Goolie, Kjorn Ottley, Tion Webster, Jason Mohammed, Khary Pierre, Mark Deyal, Yannic Cariah, Amir Jangoo (Wk), Joshua Da Silva (c) & (Wk), Anderson Phillip, Bryan Charles, Joshua James, Shannon Gabriel, Terrance Hinds.


Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Combined Campuses and Colleges

Who will win?- Trinidad and Tobago Red Force

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Amir Jangoo (Trinidad and Tobago Red Force), Shamarh Brooks (Combined Campuses and Colleges)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Terrance Hinds (Trinidad and Tobago Red Force), Khari Campbell (Combined Campuses and Colleges)

Most Sixes – Amir Jangoo (Trinidad and Tobago Red Force), Shamarh Brooks (Combined Campuses and Colleges)

Player of the Match- Terrance Hinds (Trinidad and Tobago Red Force)

Team Scores Batting first – Trinidad and Tobago Red Force 240+, Combined Campuses and Colleges 180+

Match Handicap : Trinidad and Tobago Red Force



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