Guyana Amazon Warriors continued their unbeaten start to CPL 2026 with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on Sunday, maintaining their perfect record after three matches. Put in to bat first, the Falcons struggled against a disciplined Amazon Warriors bowling attack and were bowled out for just 116. Khary Pierre, Imran Tahir and Shamar Joseph were the chief destroyers, claiming seven wickets between them. Pierre made an immediate impact during the powerplay, dismissing Rahkeem Cornwall and Karima Gore to leave the Falcons at 49 for 2 after six overs. Tahir then struck in the middle overs, removing Hasan Nawaz, while Amir Jangoo, who top-scored with 37 from 29 balls, fell to Glenn Phillips. The Falcons' innings suffered further setbacks when Kusal Perera was run out following a mix-up. Shamar Joseph then dismantled the lower order, dismissing Joshua James before completing the tail-end collapse. Romario Shepherd also chipped in by removing Moeen Ali. Chasing 117, Amazon Warriors suffered an early wobble, slipping to 16 for 2 in the third over. However, Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope quickly took control of the chase with an explosive 99-run partnership for the third wicket. Hetmyer was particularly aggressive, smashing 49 from only 19 balls, including a four and six sixes. His dismissal came with Amazon Warriors just two runs short of victory. Quentin Sampson finished the contest in emphatic fashion, hitting Shamar Springer for a six off the first ball he faced. Hope remained unbeaten on 47 from 26 deliveries, striking two fours and four sixes. Amazon Warriors reached 121 for 3 to seal a comfortable seven-wicket victory with plenty to spare. The result takes the defending champions to three wins from three matches and keeps them at the top of the CPL 2026 points table. The Falcons remain third with three victories from six matches, while St Lucia Kings occupy second place. With their bowling attack firing and their batting lineup displaying plenty of firepower, Amazon Warriors have made a strong early statement in their title defence.

Shadab Khan produced a stunning late-order assault to guide Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) to a five-wicket victory over Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), propelling the Falcons to the top of the CPL 2026 points table on Saturday night. Chasing 166, the Falcons appeared to be in serious trouble at 92 for 5 when Shadab walked in at No. 7. The Pakistan all-rounder, however, turned the match on its head with an unbeaten 52 off just 20 balls. Shadab combined with Kusal Perera, who remained unbeaten on 34, to put together an unbroken 76-run partnership from only 33 deliveries. Their explosive finish saw the Falcons reach the target with nine balls to spare. TKR had 37 runs to defend from the final three overs and looked well placed to force a close finish. But Nathan Edward's 18th over changed the complexion of the match. Shadab smashed three sixes in the first four balls, taking 27 runs from the over and shifting the momentum decisively in favour of the Falcons. With only 11 runs required from the final two overs, Shadab finished the contest in emphatic fashion, hitting Terrance Hinds for two more sixes to complete a remarkable comeback and earn the Player-of-the-Match award. The Falcons had started their chase aggressively, with Rahkeem Cornwall taking 14 runs from the opening over. However, he was run out from the first ball of the second over while attempting a quick single. Amir Jangoo provided some stability with 31 off 36 balls, while Evin Lewis scored 10 and Hasan Nawaz managed only one run from 10 deliveries. Moeen Ali became the fifth Falcons batter dismissed at the beginning of the 13th over, leaving the team needing 74 runs from 41 balls. Shadab and Perera then took control of the chase, initially rebuilding before launching a spectacular assault at the death. Earlier, TKR posted 165 for 6 after being put into bat. Colin Munro led the scoring with a brisk 46 off 33 balls, while Nicholas Pooran provided another burst of aggression with 43 from just 17 deliveries. The rest of the TKR batting lineup struggled to maintain the momentum. Cornwall dismissed Alex Hales for 2 and Matthew Breetzke for 2, while Joshua James removed Kieron Pollard for 9 off 16 balls. Sunil Narine, unbeaten on 19, and Hinds, unbeaten on 14, added 34 runs in an unbeaten stand from 3.5 overs to take TKR to 165. However, their late contribution ultimately proved insufficient as Shadab's extraordinary hitting powered the Falcons home. The victory not only completed a remarkable turnaround for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons but also lifted them to No. 1 on the CPL 2026 points table.

Matthew Forde’s five-wicket haul and a brilliant unbeaten 81 from Kamil Pooran helped St Lucia Kings continue their winning run with a comfortable six-wicket victory over Jamaica Kingsmen in CPL 2026. Chasing 170, St Lucia Kings reached 171 for 4 with 10 balls to spare, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches and moving to the top of the points table. The defeat ended Jamaica Kingsmen’s two-match winning run and left them among four teams tied on four points. Forde tears through Kingsmen top order Asked to bat first, Jamaica Kingsmen endured a disastrous powerplay as Forde ripped through their batting lineup. The fast bowler claimed four wickets in the early stages, dismissing Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Rovman Powell and Hassan Khan. Usman Khan briefly threatened with a rapid 28 off 11 balls, while Powell fell for a golden duck. Keemo Paul was then stumped for 11, leaving Kingsmen struggling at 71 for 6. Opener Keacy Carty, however, held the innings together and found an aggressive partner in Andre Russell. Russell smashed three sixes during a 15-ball 25, helping add 41 runs with Carty before Maheesh Theekshana ended the partnership by having Russell caught at deep midwicket. Carty continued his resistance and reached his half-century from 42 balls. He found another powerful partner in Odean Smith, who blasted 27 from 17 deliveries, including three sixes. Their 53-run stand from 34 balls lifted Kingsmen beyond 160. Carty eventually fell in the final over for 50, becoming Forde’s fifth victim, but Jamaica Kingsmen had managed to post a competitive 169 for 9. Pooran leads King's comfortable chase St Lucia Kings began their chase cautiously after Tim Seifert, who had recently helped Manchester Super Giants win their maiden Hundred title, was dismissed by Hunain Shah in the fourth over. Pooran and John Campbell then steadied the innings, taking Kings to 39 for 1 at the end of the powerplay. The chase shifted decisively in the eighth over. Pooran and Campbell launched a spectacular sequence of six, six, six and four, dramatically reducing the required run rate to below eight an over. Vitel Lawes briefly gave Jamaica Kingsmen hope by taking two wickets in his first over, but the target had already become manageable. Captain Roston Chase fell to a sharp yorker from Hunain Shah, but Pooran remained in control. Obus Pienaar then produced a stunning late assault, smashing 34 from only 14 balls to take St Lucia Kings over the line with 10 deliveries remaining. Pooran completed an outstanding innings of 81 not out from 49 balls, recording his second CPL fifty in his last four innings. The victory underlined St Lucia Kings’ impressive form and lifted them to the top of the CPL 2026 standings, while Jamaica Kingsmen were left to regroup after a match in which Forde’s early spell and Pooran’s composed chase proved decisive.

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons secured a crucial three-wicket victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in a bottom-of-the-table clash in CPL 2026, moving up to fourth place on the seven-team table and leaving Patriots at the bottom. Chasing 188, Falcons reached 191 for 7 with three balls remaining, with Shadab Khan providing the decisive late impetus with a blistering 30 off just 12 balls. Moeen Ali also played an important role, finishing unbeaten on 25 from 12 deliveries. Patriots make steady start Asked to bat first by Moeen Ali, Patriots began positively, reaching 51 for 1 at the end of the powerplay. Kyle Mayers and Andre Fletcher built a 57-run partnership for the second wicket after Johnson Charles was dismissed for 17 off 14 balls. However, the partnership lacked the required tempo. Fletcher consumed 24 balls for his 20, while Mayers made 34 before both were dismissed in the 10th over. Patriots then lost wickets in quick succession. Fletcher was run out, before Kevin Wickham fell cheaply to Shadab Khan. At the end of the 11th over, Patriots were struggling at 80 for 4. Jason Holder and Nikhil Chaudhary attempted to rebuild the innings with a 46-run fifth-wicket stand from 32 balls, but the acceleration Patriots needed arrived only late in the innings. Shanaka provides late fireworks Dasun Shanaka transformed the Patriots' innings in the closing overs. He smashed 20 from nine balls during a 21-run partnership with Holder before launching another assault alongside Wanindu Hasaranga. Shanaka scored 29 more runs from just eight deliveries, adding 40 from 11 balls with Hasaranga. He finished unbeaten on 49 from only 17 balls, hitting five fours and four sixes. His late hitting lifted Patriots to a competitive 187 for 6, although their slow scoring through the middle overs ultimately proved costly. Falcons keep their nerve in chase Falcons' reply suffered an early setback when Amir Jangoo was bowled by Mayers in the first over. Evin Lewis and Karima Gore then steadied the innings with a 34-run partnership from 24 balls. Lewis continued to drive the chase alongside Hasan Nawaz, with the pair adding 78 runs from 56 deliveries. Lewis eventually fell for a well-made 48 off 38 balls in the 14th over, while Nawaz followed in the next over for 33 from 28 balls. At that stage, Falcons still required 74 runs from just under six overs, leaving the match finely poised. Shadab delivers when it matters Shadab Khan took control of the chase with a rapid 30 from 12 balls, providing the acceleration Falcons desperately needed. Moeen Ali supported him with an unbeaten 25 off 12 deliveries, while Shamar Springer contributed a valuable 15 from just six balls. The late surge took Falcons to 191 for 7 with three balls remaining, completing a three-wicket victory. The result moves Antigua and Barbuda Falcons into fourth place and gives them an important boost in the CPL 2026 standings, while St Kitts and Nevis Patriots remain rooted to seventh.

St Lucia Kings will be without Afghanistan left-arm wristspinner Noor Ahmad for the remainder of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 after the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) revoked his no-objection certificate (NOC). The franchise confirmed Noor's unavailability in a statement, saying the spinner would not join the squad for the remainder of the tournament. It is understood that Noor did not travel to the West Indies. "Noor will no longer be available to represent the Saint Lucia Kings for the remainder of the tournament," the franchise said. "The franchise is disappointed that Noor will be unable to join the team and wishes him all the best." The Kings will instead welcome New Zealand batter and wicketkeeper Tim Seifert, who is on his way to Saint Lucia and is expected to strengthen the team's top order. Noor had originally signed with the franchise, then known as St Lucia Zouks, in 2020 but was unable to play because of visa issues. He returned to the team for CPL 2024 and played a key role in their title-winning campaign. During the 2024 season, Noor featured in all 12 matches and finished as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 22 wickets at an economy rate of 6.19. Seifert arrives in the Caribbean after an impressive campaign with Manchester Super Giants in England's men's Hundred. He finished as the second-highest run-scorer of the season, making 394 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 168.37. The New Zealand international was also named Player of the Match in the Hundred final after scoring an unbeaten 72 off 38 balls to help Manchester Super Giants defeat Trent Rockets. Seifert is no stranger to the CPL or the Kings. He previously represented Trinbago Knight Riders from 2020 to 2022 and has been part of the St Lucia squad for the past two seasons. In CPL 2025, Seifert was the Kings' leading run-scorer, making 396 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 169.23. His standout performance came against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, when he smashed an unbeaten 125 off just 53 balls during the league stage. The Kings have won two of their five matches in CPL 2026 and currently sit fourth in the points table. With Noor unavailable, Seifert's arrival will provide the team with additional batting firepower as they look to strengthen their position in the tournament.

The Guyana Amazon Warriors secured their second consecutive victory after a dominant seven-wicket win over the St Lucia Kings, moving to the top of the points table. The Warriors' bowling attack laid the foundation for the victory as Dwaine Pretorius and Shamar Joseph claimed five wickets between them to restrict the Kings to 151 for 7. Pretorius was particularly effective with his variations in pace and short-pitched deliveries, finishing with three wickets. Shamar, meanwhile, consistently bowled above 145 kmph and touched a top speed of 149.9 kmph as the Kings struggled to build momentum. St Lucia Kings captain Roston Chase later admitted that his side's total was around 25 runs short of what they needed. The Kings got off to a shaky start after Pretorius dismissed both openers during the powerplay. Kamil Pooran scored 19 off nine balls before top-edging a short delivery to the wicketkeeper, while Andries Gous was caught at deep midwicket for 20 off 21 balls. The Kings' top order failed to establish meaningful partnerships. Imran Tahir dismissed Ackeem Auguste before Shamar removed Chase before the halfway stage. Charith Asalanka and Darren Nedd then attempted to rebuild the innings, adding 45 runs from 40 balls. However, both fell to excellent catches from 41-year-old Mohammad Nabi. Nabi first caught Nedd at mid-off before taking a superb diving catch at deep midwicket to dismiss Asalanka off Pretorius in the 19th over. Matthew Forde struck two sixes, while Shadley van Schalkwyk added two boundaries late in the innings to push the Kings beyond the 150 mark. Chasing 152, the Warriors made a flying start through Glenn Phillips and young opener Mavendra Dindyal. Phillips attacked from the outset, hitting two sixes and two fours, while Dindyal played a more measured innings. The pair added 48 runs during the powerplay and 77 in the opening 10 overs. Phillips survived after a catch at deep extra cover was dropped, but he was dismissed by Forde off the very next ball. Dindyal, playing only his second T20 match, brought up a valuable half-century after scoring a duck on his CPL debut. He accelerated with two sixes before being stumped off Maheesh Theekshana, who had bowled an economical opening spell of two overs for just nine runs. The Kings briefly regained control when Theekshana, van Schalkwyk and Chase combined to concede only 13 runs across three consecutive overs. Theekshana also dismissed Shai Hope, giving the Kings a glimmer of hope. However, Quentin Sampson quickly changed the momentum with two leg-side sixes, followed by four consecutive boundaries from Shimron Hetmyer in the next over. Hetmyer then finished the chase in style with a six, as the Warriors smashed 36 runs from the final nine balls to complete a comfortable seven-wicket victory. The result gives the Guyana Amazon Warriors their second straight win and puts them at the top of the points table, while the St Lucia Kings will need to improve their batting performance in their upcoming matches.

Keemo Paul produced a superb all-round performance as Jamaica Kingsmen defeated St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 51 runs to climb to second place in the CPL 2026 points table. Batting first, Kingsmen posted 181 for 6, with Paul smashing 65 from 36 balls and captain Rovman Powell contributing a valuable 49. Paul then returned with the ball to claim 3 for 30, while Andre Russell chipped in with 2 for 19 as the home side bowled Patriots out for 130 in 18 overs. The victory was Kingsmen’s second in a row after they had opened their campaign with three consecutive defeats. Patriots, meanwhile, suffered their second loss in three matches after failing to recover from a disastrous start. Paul and Powell Rescue Kingsmen Kingsmen were in deep trouble early after being asked to bat. Saurabh Netravalkar struck twice in the opening over, dismissing Kirk McKenzie and Keacy Carty without scoring to leave the hosts at 0 for 2. Reeza Hendricks and Usman Khan briefly steadied the innings, but Wanindu Hasaranga dismissed both batters in consecutive overs. Kingsmen were suddenly 54 for 4 in the eighth over. That brought Powell and Paul together, and the pair transformed the innings. Paul immediately attacked Hasaranga, beginning with a reverse-sweep for four before adding another boundary. Powell also took on Netravalkar, while Paul targeted CPL debutant Nikhil Chaudhary. The acceleration became even more dramatic after the 15th over. Paul smashed Hasaranga for two sixes before reaching his half-century from just 30 balls with another six off Netravalkar. He then produced a stunning sequence of 6, 6, 4, 4 to collect 22 runs from the over and put Kingsmen firmly in control. Paul's entertaining innings ended at 65 off 36 balls when Jason Holder's slower delivery forced him to hole out at long-on. His partnership with Powell was worth 99 runs from 63 deliveries. Powell was dismissed soon after for 49, while Russell added an unbeaten 14 from seven balls, including two sixes, to take Kingsmen to 181 for 6. Patriots Collapse After Poor Start Patriots' chase got off to an equally difficult beginning. Hassan Khan removed Andre Fletcher in the first over, while Hunain Shah induced an edge from Johnson Charles. Paul then produced a brilliant delivery to bowl Kyle Mayers, leaving Patriots at 31 for 3 in the fifth over. Kevin Wickham attempted to rebuild the innings, but wickets continued to fall around him. Chaudhary was trapped lbw by Vitel Lawes before Dasun Shanaka was run out following a mix-up with Wickham. Wickham and Navin Bidaisee managed to add some stability and take the score beyond 100, but the required rate had climbed above 12 runs per over. Bidaisee was retired out for 19 from 16 balls at the end of the 14th over, bringing Holder to the crease. The Patriots captain lasted only four deliveries before Russell had him caught at cover. With 71 runs still needed from the final 30 balls and only three wickets remaining, the chase was effectively over. Russell dismissed Wickham in the 17th over, while Paul returned to claim the final two wickets and complete his impressive figures of 3 for 30. The comprehensive win gives Jamaica Kingsmen renewed momentum after their poor start to the tournament, while Paul’s contribution with both bat and ball proved decisive in their climb up the standings.

Kirk McKenzie’s explosive half-century and a late assault from Andre Russell and Rovman Powell helped Jamaica Kingsmen secure their first victory of CPL 2026, defeating Trinbago Knight Riders by five wickets with eight balls to spare. Chasing 183, Kingsmen were powered by McKenzie, who smashed 69 off just 25 deliveries to put his side firmly in control early in the innings. His blistering knock left Jamaica needing only 90 runs from the final 13 overs with nine wickets in hand. However, Trinbago fought back through disciplined spin bowling from Sunil Narine, Usman Tariq and Akeal Hosein. The Kingsmen struggled to score freely during the middle overs, losing three wickets while adding only 36 runs in eight overs. With 54 needed from the final 30 balls, the match appeared to be shifting back in Trinbago’s favour. Russell and Powell then produced a decisive counterattack. The pair smashed 45 runs in just two overs, combining for five fours and three sixes to swing the momentum dramatically. Russell struck 27 from 15 balls before Terrance Hinds dismissed him, but Powell remained unbeaten on 29 from 22 deliveries to guide Jamaica home. Earlier, Trinbago Knight Riders were restricted to 182 for 6 after being asked to bat first. The Knight Riders made a cautious start, reaching only 69 runs in the opening 10 overs. Colin Munro struggled for fluency, scoring 16 from 26 balls, while Alex Hales contributed 29 off 21. Kieron Pollard changed the complexion of the innings in the 13th over, launching Vitel Lawes for four consecutive boundaries — a four followed by three sixes. Nicholas Pooran continued the attack in the following over, smashing two sixes off Odean Smith. Pollard and Pooran added 67 runs for the third wicket, putting Trinbago in a strong position. Sunil Narine then provided a late boost with an unbeaten 19 off just eight balls as TKR finished on 182 for 6. However, McKenzie’s explosive start and the late fireworks from Russell and Powell ensured that the total was not enough. Jamaica Kingsmen’s victory gives them their first points of CPL 2026, while Trinbago Knight Riders will be left to rue their missed opportunities after failing to defend a competitive total.

Matthew Forde delivered a superb all-round performance as St Lucia Kings defeated Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by three wickets via the DLS method in a rain-reduced CPL 2026 thriller in Gros Islet. The Kings chased down a revised target of 52 in eight overs, reaching 54 for 7 with just two balls remaining. The victory moved St Lucia Kings to the top of the CPL points table. The Falcons had earlier managed 98 for 9 in 19 overs before rain forced an early end to their innings. Rahkeem Cornwall top-scored with 26, while Jewel Jangoo contributed 23. Forde was the standout bowler for the Kings, finishing with 4 for 29, while Roston Chase and Joshua Bishop claimed two wickets each. Falcons struggle before rain interruption After being asked to bat, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons struggled to build momentum on a difficult surface. Their innings never gained sustained momentum, with wickets falling regularly. Cornwall provided a brief counterattack with a quick 26, while Jangoo made 23. Alzarri Joseph offered valuable late resistance, remaining unbeaten on 16 from No. 10 to help the Falcons reach 98 for 9. Forde made an immediate impact with the ball. In his second over, he dismissed Evin Lewis and Tim Robinson with consecutive deliveries to put himself on a hat-trick. Cornwall briefly revived the Falcons' innings, but Forde returned in the seventh over to remove him and complete an excellent spell. Chase was particularly economical, conceding only seven runs in his four overs while taking two wickets. Bishop also picked up two wickets as the Kings kept the Falcons below three figures. Kings collapse in dramatic chase The Kings were initially set a revised target of 84 from 15 overs after rain ended the Falcons' innings. However, another shower eight balls into the chase reduced the contest to an eight-over game, with the Kings needing 52 runs. The chase quickly turned into a tense affair as the Kings slumped to 21 for 6 after five overs. Joshua James and Shamar Springer caused major damage for the Falcons, taking two wickets each. With the Kings in deep trouble, Forde launched a counterattack that dramatically changed the momentum. Forde struck Springer for a four and a six, with two wides also adding to the Kings' total. He was dismissed off the following delivery after scoring 11, but his brief assault kept the Kings in the contest. From 33 for 7, Joshua Bishop and Shadley van Schalkwyk held their nerve to complete the chase. Bishop remained unbeaten on 12 from 10 balls, while van Schalkwyk smashed an unbeaten 8 from just three deliveries. The Kings reached 54 for 7 with two balls remaining, securing a three-wicket victory under the DLS method. Forde's four wickets and crucial 11 with the bat made him the decisive figure in a match repeatedly disrupted by rain, while the Kings' composure in the final stages lifted them to the top of the CPL 2026 standings.

Matthew Forde produced a superb all-round performance as St Lucia Kings edged Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in a rain-affected thriller to move to the top of the CPL 2026 points table. Batting first after being asked to do so, the Falcons struggled throughout their innings and managed only 98 for 9 in 19 overs before rain brought their innings to an early end. The Kings' target was initially revised to 84 from 15 overs. However, another spell of rain after just eight balls of the chase reduced the contest further, leaving St Lucia Kings needing 52 runs from eight overs. The Kings endured a dramatic collapse and were reduced to 21 for 6 after five overs. Joshua James and Shamar Springer caused most of the damage with two wickets apiece, putting the Falcons firmly in control. Forde then sparked an extraordinary fightback. He smashed Springer for a four and a six, with two wides also helping the Kings' cause. His counter-attacking innings ended on the very next delivery, but the momentum had shifted. Shadley van Schalkwyk and Joshua Bishop completed the job from there. Van Schalkwyk remained unbeaten on 8 from just three balls, while Bishop scored an unbeaten 12 off 10 deliveries as the Kings reached their revised target with two balls to spare, despite losing seven wickets. Forde's impact had begun earlier with the ball. After the Kings opted to field, the all-rounder struck twice in the second over, dismissing Evin Lewis and Tim Robinson off consecutive deliveries to put himself on a hat-trick. Rahkeem Cornwall briefly revived the Falcons with an aggressive 26, but Forde returned at the end of the seventh over to remove him and finish a highly influential spell. Joshua Bishop and Roston Chase then continued to put the Falcons under pressure. Chase was particularly economical, returning outstanding figures of 4-0-7-2. The Falcons struggled to build meaningful partnerships throughout their innings, but Alzarri Joseph provided some late resistance with an unbeaten 16 from No. 10. His contribution lifted Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to 98 for 9, a total that initially appeared modest but became competitive after the rain interruptions. In the end, however, the Kings held their nerve in a tense eight-over chase. Forde's contributions with both bat and ball proved decisive as St Lucia Kings secured the win and moved to the summit of the CPL 2026 standings.

Guyana Amazon Warriors began their Caribbean Premier League 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Jamaica Kingsmen by six wickets after bowling them out for just 117 in Kingston on Thursday. The comprehensive victory, achieved with 35 balls to spare, took the Amazon Warriors to the top of the CPL table, while the Kingsmen remained at the bottom after suffering their third consecutive defeat of the tournament. Nabi Leads Bowling Attack Amazon Warriors captain Imran Tahir chose to bowl first and was immediately rewarded as his bowlers made early inroads during the powerplay. Khary Pierre and Shamar Joseph struck early to put Jamaica Kingsmen under pressure. Reeza Hendricks provided the only significant resistance, top-scoring with a patient 40 off 32 balls. Hendricks and captain Rovman Powell briefly steadied the innings with a 35-run partnership for the third wicket. However, the stand consumed 24 balls and did little to improve the Kingsmen's scoring rate. Tahir broke the partnership in the 10th over when he caught and bowled Hendricks, leaving Jamaica at 61 for 3. From there, the innings quickly collapsed. Afghanistan allrounder Mohammad Nabi then took centre stage, claiming four wickets for 22 runs as the Kingsmen lost their remaining seven wickets for just 56 runs. Tahir and Joseph also picked up another wicket each as Jamaica were bowled out for 117 in 19.4 overs. Hope Anchors Successful Chase The Amazon Warriors' chase got off to a poor start when debutant Mavendra Dindyal was dismissed by Jediah Blades with the very first ball of the innings. However, Shai Hope and Glenn Phillips quickly shifted the momentum. The pair added 42 runs from just 31 balls for the second wicket before Andre Russell struck twice in the sixth over, removing Phillips and Shimron Hetmyer. Those wickets proved to be the Kingsmen's last meaningful success. Hope remained composed throughout the chase, finishing unbeaten on 56 from 41 balls. He received valuable support from Nabi, who scored 19 off 15 deliveries, and Quentin Sampson, who finished unbeaten on 13 from nine balls. The Amazon Warriors comfortably reached 118 for 4, completing the chase with five overs and five balls remaining. The victory provides an ideal start for last season's runners-up, while Jamaica Kingsmen will need a significant turnaround after beginning the competition with three defeats from three matches.

Jason Holder and Saurabh Netravalkar claimed three wickets each to restrict St Lucia Kings to 155 for 8 before Andre Fletcher guided St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a comfortable five-wicket victory in their CPL 2026 clash. Chasing 156, Patriots reached 156 for 5 in 17.4 overs, with Fletcher remaining unbeaten on a patient 48 off 41 balls. His innings included three fours and a six and earned him the Player-of-the-Match award. Kings, batting first after captain Roston Chase won the toss, made a promising start despite losing Andries Gous and Ackeem Auguste during the powerplay. Netravalkar accounted for both wickets, but Kamil Pooran and Jewel Andrew steadied the innings with an 82-run partnership for the third wicket. Pooran struck a fluent 54 from 30 balls before being run out by a direct hit from Wanindu Hasaranga. Andrew continued his impressive innings, scoring 58 off 42 deliveries, while Charith Asalanka provided support as the pair added 39 runs. However, Kings lost momentum in the latter stages. Holder struck twice in the 16th over, dismissing Asalanka and Andrew, while the Kings managed only 22 runs during the final five overs. Holder finished with 3 for 20 and Netravalkar with 3 for 32. Patriots made a brisk start to their chase, reaching 59 for 2 in the powerplay. Johnson Charles smashed 16 from just five balls, including a four and two sixes, before falling early. Kyle Mayers then provided the acceleration with a 16-ball 32 during a 34-run partnership with Fletcher. With only 156 required, Patriots never faced significant pressure. Fletcher anchored the innings while Kevin Wickham scored 19 from 20 balls, Holder added 10 from nine, and Dasun Shanaka contributed 12 from nine. Hasaranga finished the chase in style, hooking Matthew Forde for a six as Patriots completed victory with 14 balls to spare. The result gave Patriots their first win of the CPL 2026 season after losing their opening match. Kings, meanwhile, now have one win and one defeat from their first two games. Kings captain Roston Chase admitted afterward that his side had left around 30 to 35 runs unused, a margin that ultimately proved decisive as Patriots chased down the target with ease.