Mohammad Haris
Mavendra Dindyal
Shai Hope
Shimron Hetmyer✱
Quentin Sampson
Romario Shepherd✱
Hassan Khan
Andre Russell
Rovman Powell
Hunain Shah
Saim Ayub
Maaz Sadaqat
Kirk McKenzie
Keacy Carty
Dwaine Pretorius
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Khary Pierre
Imran Tahir
In a heart‑stopping climax at the historic Kensington Oval, Jamaica Kingsmen edged out Guyana Amazon Warriors by a solitary wicket, thanks to Keacy Carty’s explosive 56‑run cameo. The match, part of the Caribbean Premier League 2026, kept fans on the edge of their seats as the Kingsmen chased down 207 with just two balls to spare.
Match Summary
Winning the toss, Guyana Amazon Warriors elected to bat first under partly cloudy skies with a humidity of 88% and a temperature hovering around 27.2 °C. The Warriors posted a formidable 206‑4 in 20 overs, a score that seemed destined to be a match‑winning total. Shai Hope anchored the innings with a steady 40 off 33 balls, while the lower order added quickfire runs. Hassan Khan was the most economical bowler for the Warriors, returning figures of 1/25 in his four overs, and Andre Russell chipped in with 1/36 from 3.5 overs.
Jamaica Kingsmen’s chase began shakily, losing early wickets, but a partnership between Keacy Carty (56 off 40) and Maaz Sadaqat (41 off 17) turned the tide. Kirk McKenzie contributed 34 off 20, pushing the Kingsmen within reach. The bowlers for the Warriors could not contain the late surge, with Dwaine Pretorius (2/37) and Romario Shepherd (1/28) unable to break the crucial partnership. The Kingsmen sealed the victory at 207‑5 in 19.4 overs, a narrow margin that highlighted the thrilling nature of CPL cricket.
Key Performances
Keacy Carty (Jamaica Kingsmen) – 56 runs off 40 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes, was the defining innings. His aggressive approach in the death overs, especially the boundaries in the 18th and 19th overs, kept the required run rate in check.
Maaz Sadaqat (Jamaica Kingsmen) – A blistering 41 off just 17 balls, featuring a six‑hit spree that shifted momentum early in the chase.
Shai Hope (Guyana Amazon Warriors) – 40 runs off 33 balls, providing stability at the top but lacking the firepower needed to set an even higher total.
Hassan Khan (Guyana Amazon Warriors) – 1/25 in 4 overs, the most economical bowler for the Warriors, though unable to take wickets at crucial moments.
Dwaine Pretorius (Jamaica Kingsmen) – 2/37 in 4 overs, offering some breakthroughs but conceding too many runs in the middle overs.
Turning Points
The first turning point arrived when Maaz Sadaqat unleashed a rapid 41‑run blitz, reducing the required runs dramatically and putting pressure on the Warriors' bowlers. The second decisive moment came in the 17th over when Carty struck a six off a full‑length delivery, bringing the chase within striking distance. Finally, the penultimate over saw Carty and McKenzie combine for 12 runs, leaving the Warriors needing just 2 runs from the final ball – a scenario that culminated in a dramatic single and a wicket, sealing the win.
Series Implications
This victory levels the head‑to‑head record for the season at 1‑1, with both teams now boasting a win each in the Caribbean Premier League 2026. The win propels Jamaica Kingsmen into the top three of the points table, intensifying the race for the playoff spots. For Guyana Amazon Warriors, the narrow loss serves as a reminder that even high totals are not safe on a batting‑friendly pitch at Kensington Oval. Both sides will look to fine‑tune their death‑over strategies as the tournament progresses.
Fans searching for the Guyana Amazon Warriors T20 score or the latest Jamaica Kingsmen cricket today will find this match a prime example of CPL excitement. The Caribbean Premier League 2026 live score updates continue to highlight the competitive spirit and the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket in the Caribbean.