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It’s the big one. GAW vs SFU Fantasy Prediction is in the spotlight as defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors take on San Francisco Unicorns in the Global Super League 2026 final at their home ground in Providence, with a US$1 million prize pool and the title on the line. The Warriors topped the league to earn a direct spot in the final, while the Unicorns got here the hard way, thumping Desert Vipers by eight wickets in Friday’s qualifier.
GAW vs SFU Match Details
Match: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs San Francisco Unicorns, Final, Global Super League 2026
Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
Time: 7:00 PM (Local Time) | 4:30 AM IST (Sunday, 2 August)
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
TV: Sony Sports Ten Network
Streaming: FanCode
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Guyana Amazon Warriors had a strong league campaign, finishing top with three wins from four. They beat Desert Vipers in a thriller chasing 206, beat Lahore Qalandars comfortably, and got the better of San Francisco Unicorns earlier in the tournament. Their only stumble was a loss to Perth Scorchers XI in their final league game. San Francisco Unicorns come in red hot after that qualifier win, where Tim Robinson made an unbeaten 68 and the bowlers, led by Fabian Allen’s 3 for 20, restricted Desert Vipers to just 122. The Unicorns have the momentum, but the Warriors have the rest and home advantage.
How They Reached the Final
Guyana Amazon Warriors finished first in the league table with six points, which earned them a direct place in the final as the top ranked side. San Francisco Unicorns finished second and had to win the qualifier against third placed Desert Vipers to get here, which they did with ease, chasing down 123 with 23 balls to spare.
GAW vs SF Head to Head Record
These sides have met once already this season, in the second match of the league stage, and Guyana Amazon Warriors won it. San Francisco Unicorns posted 156/6, but rain cut the Warriors’ chase to a revised DLS target of 131 from 16 overs, which they reached with three balls to spare. Rovman Powell finished 28 not out on his birthday. So the Warriors hold a 1-0 edge in this specific matchup, though it took a rain affected game to get there.
Squads
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir captains the side, the veteran leg spinner who was Player of the Series when the Warriors won this tournament last year. The squad is packed with West Indies and international talent, with Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell and Johnson Charles in the batting, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Haris as keeper options, and a strong bowling group. Full squad: Imran Tahir (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Haris (wk), Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo, Quentin Sampson, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Johnathan Van Lange.
San Francisco Unicorns: Hassan Khan captains the side, and he has led from the front all tournament. The batting is anchored by the in form Tim Robinson, the tournament’s top scorer for the Unicorns, alongside Connor Esterhuizen and Hammad Azam, with a bowling group featuring Fabian Allen, Callum Stow and the experienced Peter Siddle. Full squad: Hassan Khan (c), Tim Robinson, Connor Esterhuizen, Hammad Azam, Saideep Ganesh (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Oliver Peake, Fabian Allen, Anirudh Immanuel, Callum Stow, Karima Gore, Peter Siddle, Gideon Peters, Ghulam Mudassar.
Pitch Report
Providence Stadium has strongly favoured spin this tournament. Across the last 10 matches here, spinners have taken 85 wickets against just 46 for the pace bowlers, a split of roughly 65 to 35 in favour of turn. Scores have been all over the place, from tense sub 130 finishes to the 205 Desert Vipers posted against the Warriors, but recent games including the qualifier have been lower scoring. Both sides are loaded with quality spin, so the middle overs could decide this final.
Weather Report
Saturday, 1 August in Guyana looks clear and dry for the final. Expect a high near 86°F (30°C) and warm, humid night conditions, with almost no chance of rain. That’s good news after the rain that interrupted earlier games in the tournament, and it should mean a full, uninterrupted final.
Probable Playing XIs
Guyana Amazon Warriors (Probable): Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Johnson Charles, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir (c).
San Francisco Unicorns (Probable): Tim Robinson, Connor Esterhuizen, Hassan Khan (c), Hammad Azam, Saideep Ganesh (wk), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Oliver Peake, Fabian Allen, Callum Stow, Peter Siddle, Ghulam Mudassar.
These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss.
Key Player Battles
Imran Tahir vs Tim Robinson: The Warriors’ captain and one of the best T20 leg spinners around against the Unicorns’ in form opener. If Tahir can get Robinson early, it takes away San Francisco’s biggest source of runs.
Shimron Hetmyer vs Fabian Allen: Hetmyer’s power hitting in the middle overs against Allen’s left arm spin, fresh off a match winning 3 for 20 in the qualifier, is a contest that could swing the final.
Rovman Powell vs Callum Stow: Powell’s finishing ability against Stow, the Unicorns’ leading wicket taker, is exactly the kind of death overs battle that decides tight finals.
GAW vs SFU Fantasy Team: Small League
Wicketkeeper: Johnson Charles,
Batters: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tim Robinson (C), Shimron Hetmyer (VC), Rovman Powell,
All Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Hassan Khan, Fabian Allen,
Bowlers: Imran Tahir, Gudakesh Motie, Callum Stow,
Robinson gets the captaincy on the back of his brilliant qualifier innings and his standing as the Unicorns’ top scorer this tournament. Hetmyer takes the vice captaincy as the Warriors’ most destructive middle order batter. The rest of the side leans on both top orders plus the spin bowlers who should dominate on a pitch that has heavily favoured turn all tournament.
GAW vs SFU Fantasy Team: Grand League
Wicketkeeper: Johnson Charles,
Batters: Tim Robinson, Rovman Powell (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Oliver Peake,
All Rounders: Fabian Allen (VC), Hassan Khan, Mohammad Nabi,
Bowlers: Peter Siddle, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul,
For a grand league differential play, Powell gets the captaincy as a finisher who can win a game in a few overs without the ownership Robinson will draw. Allen takes the vice captaincy as an all rounder in top form with the ball on a spin friendly surface. Oliver Peake and Keemo Paul are the differential picks, both capable of a quick contribution with bat or ball that could swing a fantasy contest in a final.
Match Prediction
Guyana Amazon Warriors go into their home final as defending champions, with the rest advantage of a direct qualification, a head to head win over this opponent, and a squad built for these conditions. San Francisco Unicorns have the momentum of a big qualifier win and a top order in form, so they’re far from outsiders. On balance, the Warriors’ spin heavy attack on a turning Providence pitch, plus home advantage, gives them the edge, but the Unicorns have the batting to pull off an upset and lift the title.
GAW vs SFU Fantasy Prediction – FAQs
Q. Who will win the GAW vs SFU final today?
A. Guyana Amazon Warriors go in as favourites as defending champions with home advantage, a head to head win this season, and a spin attack suited to this pitch, though San Francisco Unicorns have the momentum and batting to cause an upset.
Q. What is the GAW vs SFU Fantasy prediction for the final?
A. Tim Robinson and Shimron Hetmyer are the top captaincy picks given their form, with Rovman Powell and Fabian Allen standing out as strong differential options.
Q. What is the pitch report for Providence Stadium, Guyana?
A. The pitch has heavily favoured spin this tournament, with spinners taking around 65 percent of the wickets across the last 10 matches. Scores have varied, but recent games have been lower scoring.
Q. Why does the final time look different in IST compared to local time?
A. The final starts at 7:00 PM local time in Guyana, which is several hours behind India. That works out to 4:30 AM IST on Sunday, 2 August, since Guyana’s evening falls in India’s early morning the next day.
Q. How did each team reach the final?
A. Guyana Amazon Warriors topped the league table and earned a direct place in the final. San Francisco Unicorns finished second and beat third placed Desert Vipers by eight wickets in the qualifier to get here.
Q. What is the probable Playing XI for GAW vs SFU?
A. Guyana Amazon Warriors should be led by Imran Tahir with Mohammad Haris keeping wicket, while San Francisco Unicorns are expected to field Hassan Khan alongside Saideep Ganesh behind the stumps. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.
Q. Is there a rain threat for the GAW vs SFU final?
A. No. The forecast for 1 August in Guyana shows almost no chance of rain, so the final should go ahead without interruption, unlike some earlier rain affected games in the tournament.