Antigua and Barbuda Falcons lifted their first CPL trophy in only their third season after beating Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets in Bridgetown. The Falcons were hugely dominant in the chase, with Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz finishing the job with 20 balls to spare.

Jamaica Kingsmen were sent in first and managed 170 for 9. Their innings largely depended on Maaz Sadaqat, who produced a superb 114 from 58 deliveries. Apart from him, Saim Ayub was the only Kingsmen batter to score more than 10 runs, while three of their top six failed to get off the mark.

Meanwhile, Sufyan Moqim was the main reason the Kingsmen could not post a bigger total. The spinner claimed four wickets for just 14 runs, putting the Falcons in control despite Sadaqat&rsquo;s big knock.

Jamaica Kingsmen looked on course for a much bigger total during the early part of their innings. Jayden Seales removed Kirk McKenzie for a duck in the first over, while Keacy Carty was dismissed for 9 in the fourth. Sadaqat then joined Ayub and the pair added 80 runs for the third wicket.

The two batters took the score from 30 for 2 to 110 for 2, with Sadaqat leading the attack and the Kingsmen scoring at close to 10 runs an over.

Moqim then changed the game in the 12th over by picking up two wickets. Ayub tried to hit him towards the leg side but was caught, while Rovman Powell was caught at backward point without scoring. The Kingsmen then lost four wickets for just three runs, slipping from 110 for 2 to 113 for 6.

Meanwhile, Sadaqat kept going and continued to attack until he was dismissed from the penultimate delivery. Due to his lone fight, Kingsmen finished with 170 on the board, which always looked like a below par total.

Rahkeem Cornwall gave the Falcons a fast start while chasing 171. He smashed Ayub for two fours and two sixes in the first over, which went for 20 runs, but was bowled with the final ball of the over.

Evin Lewis and Amir Jangoo then kept the chase moving. The pair added 64 runs for the second wicket, putting the Falcons in a strong position. After scoring a quick 38, Lewis eventually went back to the pavilion, but his wicket did not create much pressure on the Falcons, as they were already cruising towards victory by then.

Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz took control from there and did not allow the Kingsmen to come back into the game. Due to their relentless onslaught, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons eventually ended the contest in the 17th over, with Nawaz hitting two back-to-back sixes to seal the chase. The result gave the Falcons their first-ever title in the Caribbean Premier League, with Shadab Khan standing out as their best performer in the tournament.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won their maiden CPL title after beating Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets, with Sufyan Moqim emerging as their star performer.

Moqim Stars as Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Win CPL 2026 Title

Jamaica Kingsmen advanced to Qualifier 2 of the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/caribbean-premier-league-2026/731/1">CPL 2026</a> after Mazz Sadaqat&rsquo;s 112 off 49 balls overwhelmed Barbados Tridents in the Eliminator at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. The Kingsmen completed a nine-wicket victory with 35 balls to spare, ending the Tridents&rsquo; campaign.

Sadaqat produced his maiden CPL century in only 44 balls and finished with nine fours and eight sixes. He was eventually caught and bowled by Daniel Sams for 112 in the 14th over, but Jamaica needed only seven runs at that stage.

Kirk McKenzie stayed at the crease throughout the chase, scoring an unbeaten 22 from 34 deliveries. Saim Ayub, who came in after Sadaqat&rsquo;s dismissal, scored three not out as Jamaica reached 145-1 in 14.1 overs.

The Kingsmen&rsquo;s chase was set up by Sadaqat&rsquo;s aggressive start. He reached his fifty from 22 balls and helped Jamaica race to 79 without loss during the Powerplay, leaving the Tridents with little opportunity to defend their total.

<h2>Tridents Recover After Early Collapse</h2>

Barbados had been in serious trouble at 30-5 after losing half their side inside seven overs. Brandon King and Kevlon Anderson were dismissed early, while Zachary Carter, Shadrack Descarte and Sherfane Rutherford also departed cheaply.

Quinton de Kock and Chris Green then rebuilt the innings with a 114-run partnership. De Kock made 71 from 49 balls, including five fours and two sixes, while Green finished unbeaten on 57 from 44 deliveries, with five fours and a six.

Their stand lifted Barbados to 144-6 from 20 overs, but the total proved insufficient against Jamaica&#39;s aggressive response.

Andre Russell led the Kingsmen attack with 2-36, while Hassan Khan, Saim Ayub and Hunain Shah claimed one wicket apiece. The result means the Kingsmen defeated Tridents and will now play Qualifier 2 for a place in the CPL 2026 final.

Mazz Sadaqat's brilliant century powered Jamaica Kingsmen to a nine-wicket victory over Barbados Tridents in the CPL 2026 Eliminator, securing a spot in Qualifier 2.

CPL 2026 Eliminator: Mazz Sadaqat's Century Leads Kingsmen Past Tridents

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris is back with the Guyana Amazon Warriors for the remainder of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 campaign, stepping into the squad after Rahmanullah Gurbaz&rsquo;s departure for international duty.

Gurbaz will leave the tournament to join Afghanistan for their three-match T20I series against India, which begins on September 13. His exit comes just as the Warriors have established themselves as the side to beat in this season&rsquo;s competition.

Haris already knows the franchise well. He represented Guyana during the Global Super League earlier this year, giving the Pakistan batter recent experience of the team&rsquo;s setup and playing conditions. That familiarity could prove useful with the Warriors deep into their <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/shows/caribbean-premier-league-2026/2730">CPL</a> campaign.

The timing is particularly interesting. Guyana have started the season unbeaten, winning six straight matches and securing their place in the playoffs with a seven-wicket victory over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on September 7.&nbsp;

Gurbaz made a quick impact before leaving, scoring 93 runs across his two innings. He struck 54 from 35 balls against Jamaica Kingsmen and followed that with 39 from 25 against the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. His aggressive starts had been an important part of Guyana&rsquo;s batting approach. 
 
<a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/mohammad-haris-crossed-the-1000-run-mark-in-psl/5066-5-0">Mohammad Haris</a> now has an opportunity to fill that gap. The Pakistan international has previous CPL experience with Guyana and was part of the franchise&rsquo;s wider setup during the GSL this year, so this is hardly an unfamiliar dressing room.

There is another major change to the squad. Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been brought in for Mohammad Nabi, who is also leaving for Afghanistan duty. Nabi has been one of Guyana&rsquo;s standout performers, taking 12 wickets in six innings at an economy rate below six.

Mehidy&rsquo;s arrival is significant too. He was previously selected by the Trinbago Knight Riders in 2017 but never appeared in a CPL match. His move to Guyana therefore gives the Bangladesh all-rounder a long-awaited chance to finally step onto the CPL stage.&nbsp;

For Guyana, the challenge now is keeping the winning formula intact while international commitments reshape the squad. Haris gets the first chance to make his mark as the Warriors push towards the CPL title.

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Mohammad Haris joins Guyana Amazon Warriors for CPL 2026 as Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaves for Afghanistan duty ahead of the India T20I series.

Mohammad Haris Joins Guyana Amazon Warriors for CPL 2026

Barbados Tridents finally found a way out of their poor run in <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/caribbean-premier-league-2026/731/1">CPL 2026</a>, beating St Lucia Kings by eight wickets in Bridgetown to end a four-match losing streak.

The Tridents vs Kings contest was effectively settled by the home side&rsquo;s third-wicket partnership. Quinton de Kock remained unbeaten on 47 from 31 balls, while Rivaldo Clarke finished with 36 not out from 34 as Barbados reached 139 for 2.

The chase became particularly comfortable once the pair came together. Their unbeaten 76-run stand from 57 deliveries removed any pressure created when Barbados lost two wickets to spin after a 41-run opening partnership between Brandon King and Zachary Carter.

Carter had earlier contributed 32 from 22 balls, while King made 22 off 20. De Kock then accelerated towards the finish, hitting three fours and two sixes, including two boundaries and a six in the 18th over.

The foundation for the victory had been laid with the ball. St Lucia Kings were limited to 138 for 6 after Barbados opted to field, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman producing the decisive spell.

Mujeeb claimed 3 for 22, including two wickets in his final over when Charith Asalanka and Matthew Forde were dismissed. He had also removed a batter in his first over and conceded only seven runs during his opening two overs.

Daniel Sams added two wickets for 20 runs as Barbados kept the Kings from producing a strong finish. Kamil Pooran&rsquo;s 37 from 24 balls and Roston Chase&rsquo;s 34 off 28 were the main contributions, but the innings lacked sustained acceleration.

John Campbell&rsquo;s 27-ball stay also hurt the Kings&rsquo; scoring rate, leaving too much work for the middle and lower order. Barbados capitalised by keeping the total within reach and then completing the chase with 13 balls remaining.

The victory does not lift the Tridents from the bottom of the CPL 2026 table, but it gives them some breathing room over Trinbago Knight Riders, who also have six points. Tridents defeated Kings at a crucial stage of their campaign and now have a chance to build on the result in their remaining matches.

Barbados Tridents defeated Kings by eight wickets in CPL 2026 as Mujeeb Ur Rahman's 3-22 and Quinton de Kock's 47* snapped a four-match losing streak.

Tridents vs Kings: Tridents Defeated Kings by 8 Wickets

A four-wicket haul from Sunil Narine turned the game decisively in Trinbago Knight Riders&#39; favour as they beat Barbados Tridents by 35 runs in Bridgetown. After posting 147 for 6, the Knight Riders bowled Barbados out for 112 in 18.3 overs in the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/caribbean-premier-league-2026/731/1">CPL 2026</a> clash.

The key moment in the Tridents vs Trinbago contest came almost immediately after the interval. Barbados lost four wickets for 35 runs during the powerplay, with Narine accounting for three of them. Quinton de Kock and Rivaldo Clarke were both dismissed without scoring, while Chris Green fell to Akeal Hosein shortly afterwards.

That early damage left Barbados chasing the game rather than the target. Zachary Carter and Sherfane Rutherford both made 21, while Daniel Sams added 17 and Shadrack Descarte struck 16. The lower order could not produce enough runs to bring the chase back under control.

The decisive Narine spell finished with figures of 4 for 12 from 3.3 overs. Jyd Goolie also made a major contribution with three wickets for 20, while Lahiru Kumara claimed two for 30. Usman Tariq completed his four overs for only 25 runs as Trinbago&#39;s bowling attack kept the scoring rate in check.

Earlier, Nicholas Pooran had supplied the innings that gave the Knight Riders something substantial to defend. He made 59 from 37 balls after a cautious beginning, reaching only one run from his first 10 deliveries.

Pooran then changed the innings with aggressive strokeplay. He hit three successive sixes against Mujeeb Ur Rahman and later cleared the boundary three times in a row against Gudakesh Motie. He was eventually dismissed for 59 with Trinbago on 110 for 3.

Colin Munro provided support with 38 from 32 balls, helping Pooran build a 68-run partnership. The Knight Riders eventually reached 147 for 6, with Motie taking three wickets for 29 and Mujeeb claiming two for 22.

Barbados never recovered from its powerplay collapse. Rutherford&#39;s dismissal for 21 left the Tridents eight wickets down for 102, and Narine returned to remove Jakeem Pollard as the final wicket fell at 112, with nine deliveries still available.

The victory keeps Trinbago&#39;s qualification hopes alive, while Barbados remain under pressure after another difficult batting performance.

Sunil Narine took 4 for 12 as Trinbago Knight Riders defeated Barbados Tridents by 35 runs in a crucial CPL 2026 match at Bridgetown.

Tridents vs Trinbago: Narine Spell Hands TKR 35-Run CPL Win

Guyana Amazon Warriors maintained their perfect start to <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/caribbean-premier-league-2026/731/1">CPL 2026</a> with an eight-wicket victory over Jamaica Kingsmen in Providence on Friday, chasing down 160 with 16 balls to spare. The defending champions have now won all five of their matches and moved into second place in the table, behind Antigua and Barbuda Falcons only on points.

The chase was set up by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mavendra Dindyal, who put 65 on the board during the powerplay. Dindyal made 33 from 17 balls, including four sixes, before falling, while Gurbaz continued to anchor the innings and reached 54 from 35 deliveries.

Gurbaz&rsquo;s innings also brought a notable T20 milestone. He became the youngest player to reach 7,000 runs in the format when he moved to 28, and his dismissal in the 13th over left Amazon Warriors comfortably placed at 114 for 2.

Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer then completed the chase without allowing Kingsmen back into the contest. Hope finished unbeaten on 39 from 35 balls, while Hetmyer struck 30 from 17 and sealed the result with a six and a boundary during a brisk finish.

Earlier, Jamaica Kingsmen had been in serious trouble after losing six wickets for 87. Maaz Sadaqat&rsquo;s 35 from 34 balls was one of the few substantial contributions during the middle overs, while Dwaine Pretorius and Khary Pierre kept the batting side under pressure.

Hassan Khan changed the complexion of the innings late on. Having made only three runs from his first six deliveries, he accelerated dramatically and finished unbeaten on 62 from 29 balls. He took three consecutive sixes from Imran Tahir in the 19th over before adding two fours and a six against Shamar Joseph in the final over.

That late assault lifted Kingsmen to 159 for 7, giving them a competitive total after they had spent much of the innings struggling for momentum.

Pretorius had earlier provided Amazon Warriors with the breakthrough, dismissing Kirk McKenzie in the opening over before removing Keacy Carty in similar fashion. He finished with two wickets, while Pierre also claimed two.

&quot;It went my way again tonight,&quot; Pretorius said on the broadcast after the match.

The defeat leaves Jamaica Kingsmen third in the CPL 2026 standings, one position behind the defending champions.

Amazon defeats Kingsmen by eight wickets in CPL 2026 as Rahmanullah Gurbaz reaches a 7,000-run T20 milestone during a comfortable chase.

Amazon vs Kingsmen: Amazon Defeats Kingsmen in CPL

Dasun Shanaka produced one of the most destructive innings in Caribbean Premier League history, smashing a 39-ball century as St Kitts and Nevis Patriots crushed St Lucia Kings by 137 runs on Thursday.

The Sri Lankan all-rounder broke the previous <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/caribbean-premier-league-2026/731/1">CPL</a> record for the fastest hundred, which stood at 40 balls and was jointly held by Andre Russell, Tim Seifert and Shimron Hetmyer.

Shanaka walked in at No. 4 with the Patriots on 89-2 in the 10th over. He did not need long to change the game.

<h2>Shanaka Turns Up the Power</h2>

Andre Fletcher had already laid the foundation with 64 from 38 balls, including 10 boundaries and four sixes. After his dismissal, Shanaka took over.

He began with two sixes against Roston Chase and reached his half-century from only 24 deliveries. Even the arrival of fellow Sri Lankan Maheesh Theekshana did little to slow him down.

Shanaka attacked Theekshana for two sixes and a four before saving his most brutal assault for the final over.

Keon Gaston conceded 28 runs as Shanaka launched four sixes and a four, sending the Patriots racing to 235-4.

The Sri Lankan finished unbeaten on 128 from just 43 balls. His innings contained eight fours and 12 sixes, while he shared an unbeaten 93-run stand with Wanindu Hasaranga from only 31 deliveries.

<h2>Patriots Set New CPL Winning Record</h2>

The Patriots had already posted a huge total, but their night was about to get even better.

St Lucia Kings never got close to mounting a serious chase. They were bowled out for 98 in just 13.5 overs, handing the Patriots a 137-run victory.

Jeremiah Louis did the damage with the ball, producing remarkable figures of 5-10 from 2.5 overs.

The margin also set another CPL 2026 record. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots&#39; 137-run win became the biggest victory by runs in CPL history, surpassing Trinbago Knight Riders&#39; previous mark of 133 runs against Barbados Royals in 2023.

<h2>Playoff Hopes Receive Major Boost</h2>

The emphatic result could prove important in the Patriots&#39; playoff push.

They remain fifth in the table, but their net run rate received a huge boost, climbing from -0.547 to 0.593 after the victory.

For Dasun Shanaka, though, the night was about a record that will take some beating. A 39-ball century, 12 sixes and an unbeaten 128 turned what began as a competitive Patriots innings into an extraordinary display of hitting.

The CPL 2026 playoff race has also been given a significant twist, with the Patriots now carrying a far healthier net run rate into the remaining matches.

Dasun Shanaka smashed a record 39-ball century as St Kitts and Nevis Patriots crushed St Lucia Kings by 137 runs in the CPL.

Dasun Shanaka Smashes 39-Ball Fastest Century in CPL History

TRINIDAD: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons held their nerve to secure an eight-run victory over Trinbago Knight Riders in the 24th match of the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/caribbean-premier-league-2026/731/1">Caribbean Premier League</a> (CPL) 2026 at Queen&#39;s Park Oval in Port of Spain on Wednesday.

The result was built around two standout contributions. Hassan Nawaz anchored the Falcons&#39; batting effort with 76 from 48 balls, while Rahkeem Cornwall later produced the decisive spell with the ball to keep the Knight Riders below their target.

Nawaz struck nine fours and three sixes during his innings, providing the Falcons with the platform they needed after they were sent in to bat. Moeen Ali&#39;s unbeaten 32 off 24 balls helped maintain the scoring rate, while Evin Lewis made 24 from 23 at the top of the order.

Cornwall added 20 from just seven deliveries at the start of the innings. His cameo included five boundaries and lifted Antigua and Barbuda to have the confidence to score big.

The Knight Riders&#39; chase appeared to remain alive through Joshua Da Silva, who produced the innings&#39; highest score. The wicketkeeper-batter made 54 off 31 balls, hitting three fours and five sixes, but the required rate continued to climb.

Kieron Pollard gave Trinbago further hope with 41 from 36 deliveries, while Nicholas Pooran&#39;s 22 off 10 balls provided a brief burst of momentum. Justin Greaves and Colin Munro also reached 18, but the Knight Riders could only reach 175 for seven by the end of their 20 overs.

Cornwall proved particularly effective when the Falcons needed wickets. He removed three batters for 17 runs from his three overs, restricting the chase during the middle and closing stages.

Joshua James took two wickets for the Falcons, with Shamar Springer adding another. The victory keeps Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at the top of the CPL 2026 standings, while Trinbago Knight Riders were left eight runs short despite their late push.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons defeat Trinbago Knight Riders by 8 runs in CPL 2026 as Hassan Nawaz hits 76 and Rahkeem Cornwall takes 3/17.

Falcons Defeat Knight Riders in 8-Run Thriller in CPL 2026

Pakistan all-rounder Saim Ayub produced the innings that Jamaica Kingsmen desperately needed, smashing 102 from 58 balls to steer his side to 182-7 against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Warner Park.

The left-hander did not hang around quietly. He cleared the ropes eight times and found the boundary on six occasions, taking the attack apart whenever the Patriots missed their lengths.

It was the sort of knock that changed the shape of the innings. No other Kingsmen batter passed 25, leaving Ayub to carry most of the scoring burden before Keemo Paul added an unbeaten 25 from 13 balls.

Captain Rovman Powell chipped in with 21 from 17, while Kirk McKenzie and Usman Khan made 10 each. Keacy Carty&#39;s first-ball dismissal, meanwhile, left the Kingsmen under early pressure.

Naseem Shah, Wanindu Hasaranga and Obed McCoy each claimed two wickets for the Patriots, keeping the Kingsmen from pushing their total towards 190.

The chase began well enough for the Patriots. Andre Fletcher brought plenty of intent, racing to 55 from 38 balls with four fours and three sixes. Jason Holder then kept the pressure on with 34 from 23, while Dasun Shanaka&#39;s unbeaten 35 from only 18 deliveries gave the home side genuine hope late in the innings.

That was when the Kingsmen found their composure.

Jediah Blades and Hunain Shah struck twice apiece, picking up important wickets as the Patriots&#39; chase began to lose momentum. <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/saim-ayub-net-worth-2026-pakistans-young-cricket-sensation-and-rising-financial-journey/5874-2-0">Saim Ayub</a> and Paul also contributed with a wicket each.

With 183 required, the Patriots eventually finished on 171-6 from their 20 overs. Eleven runs separated the teams, but the margin hardly told the full story. The Patriots were still in the contest deep into the chase before the Kingsmen closed the door.

For Ayub, the night belonged to the bat first, then the ball. The Saim Ayub century gave the Kingsmen the platform, and his all-round contribution helped them finish the job.

The Jamaica Kingsmen will take plenty of confidence from the result, particularly after surviving a chase that threatened to go right down to the final over.

Saim Ayub smashes 102 as Kingsmen beat Patriots by 11 runs at Warner Park, with late hitting keeping the CPL thriller alive.

Saim Ayub century powers Kingsmen past Patriots in CPL thriller

Shadab Khan and Sufyan Moqim played a key role with the ball as the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons recorded a 30-run win over the Barbados Tridents in CPL 2026. The Falcons defended their total successfully in the 16th game of the tournament, which helped them secure top positon on the league&rsquo;s points table.

After being put into bat, the Falcons reached 155/5 in 20 overs. Moeen Ali anchored the innings with a fine half-century, while Amir Jangoo and Karima Gore chipped in with important runs.

Moeen struck 56 from 37 balls, finding the boundary three times and clearing it on four occasions. Gore added 27 off 23 deliveries with three fours and a six, while Jangoo scored 26 from 24 balls, including a four and a six.

The Falcons lost Rahkeem Cornwall without scoring, while Hasan Nawaz could manage only seven runs. Shadab then came to the crease, but failed to provide any impetus with the bat. Meanwhile, Shamar Springer stayed at the crease until the end, scoring an unbeaten 19 off 16 balls with two boundaries.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the standout bowler for Barbados, taking 2/32 in his four overs. Daniel Sams, Gudakesh Motie and Ramon Simmonds also picked up a wicket each.

When Tridents came out to bat in the second innings, struggled in their chase and were dismissed for 125 in 18 overs. The Falcons&rsquo; bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the innings and did not allow Barbados to build any strong partnerships.

Rivaldo Clarke was the highest scorer for the Tridents, making 27 from 26 balls with four boundaries. Apart from him, Kevlon Anderson also made 22 runs, as the middle and lower order of the team crumbled quickly later in the innings.

The performance of Quinton de Kock was also disappointing, as he failed to provide any impetus to the team in the chase. As a result, the Tridents only managed to score 125 in the second innings, handing Falcons a comfortable victory by 30 runs.

From the bowling perspective, Joshua James remained the pick of the bowler for the Falcons, as he took 3 wickets while conceding just 18 runs.

Shadab Khan and Sufyan Moqim shine with the ball as Antigua and Barbuda Falcons beat Barbados Tridents by 30 runs to move top of the CPL 2026 points table.

Shadab Khan, Sufyan Moqim Shine as Falcons Beat Tridents in CPL 2026

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