Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons – Match 30, CPL 2026 Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) will host Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) in Match 30 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 at Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with kickoff at 7:00 PM local time (11:00 PM GMT / 4:30 AM IST on September 9). Both teams have already secured playoff spots, but this clash carries serious table implications and pride, as the Warriors aim to protect their perfect record while the Falcons look to finish their league campaign on a high.
Providence Stadium has produced a balanced but slightly slow surface in CPL 2026, with moderate scoring and assistance for spin as the ball grips. The first-innings average so far sits around 144–155, and teams batting second have won both CPL 2026 games here, underlining the advantage of chasing under lights. Expect a par score in the 150–165 range, with 170+ looking strong if the top order fires.
Weather-wise, conditions are expected to be mostly cloudy with temperatures between 26–31°C and low-to-moderate rain risk by evening; humidity may aid swing early and help spinners later. Dew could be a factor, again tilting the toss decision toward bowling first.
This is a top-of-the-table meeting between the tournament’s only unbeaten side (GAW, 6 wins from 6) and a well-oiled ABF unit (5 wins from 9, one no-result). While both are through to the playoffs, a win would let Antigua briefly overtake Guyana on points, and for the Warriors it’s about maintaining momentum and psychological edge heading into the business end.
GAW vs ABF Match Details
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Match / League / Season: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Match 30, Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026
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Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Time: 7:00 PM local (Guyana), 11:00 PM GMT, 4:30 AM IST (September 9)
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Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
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Live Streaming (India): FanCode; TV: Star Sports Network
CPL 2026 Live Streaming Info
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Live Streaming Info:
The CPL T20 2026 will be live on CPL T20 Live.
WILLOW HD will be live.
Live Score Info:
Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Match: ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Current Form & Momentum
Guyana are red-hot, riding a six-match winning streak with dominant displays in both departments. Their last outing saw them chase down 128 vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots comfortably, powered by Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 39 (25), Shai Hope’s steady 38*, and Mohammad Nabi’s all-round 25* (21) plus 4/17.
Antigua come in confident after an 8-run win over Trinbago Knight Riders, posting 183/4 thanks to Hasan Nawaz’s 76 (48) and Moeen Ali’s 32* (24), then defending with Rahkeem Cornwall’s 3/17. Their only recent blemish was the heavy seven-wicket loss to Guyana earlier in the tournament.
Head-to-Head Summary
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Total matches: 5
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Guyana Amazon Warriors wins: 4
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Antigua and Barbuda Falcons wins: 1
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Last five results: GAW won the first three; ABF’s sole win came at Providence in 2025; in the 2026 league meeting, GAW bowled ABF out for 116 and chased in 9.5 overs.
Team Analysis
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Strengths: Unbeaten record, superior net run rate, and a deep, flexible attack that fits Providence’s spin-friendly tendencies. The Hope–Hetmyer axis gives them a reliable base plus explosive finishing; Hetmyer has 217 runs at a 223+ strike rate this season. Nabi (12 wickets, sub-6 economy) and Shamar Joseph (10 wickets) lead a varied bowling unit that can strangle middle overs.
Weaknesses: With qualification sealed, rotation is possible; Hope’s recent strike rate dipped in a low-pressure chase, and Hetmyer was dismissed early last game.
Key players: Shimron Hetmyer (217 runs, SR 223.71), Shai Hope (213 runs, avg 106.50), Mohammad Nabi (12 wickets, ER ~5.8), Shamar Joseph (10 wickets), Imran Tahir (11 wickets vs ABF historically).
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Strengths: Strong all-round core with spin-bowling depth (Cornwall, Shadab, Moeen, Moqim) and a top order capable of big starts. Hasan Nawaz is in form (76 vs TKR), and Cornwall’s 3/17 shows he can deliver with the ball too.
Weaknesses: Inconsistent top-order partnerships and a negative net run rate; they were bundled for 116 in the first 2026 meeting and have lost four of five H2H games.
Key players: Hasan Nawaz (76 vs TKR), Moeen Ali (32* vs TKR, plus spin control), Rahkeem Cornwall (3/17, powerplay hitting), Shadab Khan (middle-overs control + finishing), Jayden Seales (new-ball wicket-taker).
Probable Playing XIs
Probable XI (Guyana Amazon Warriors): Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mavendra Dindyal, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Imran Tahir (c).
Probable XI (Antigua and Barbuda Falcons): Evin Lewis, Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Moeen Ali (c), Shadab Khan, Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Joshua James, Sufyan Moqim, Jayden Seales.
Given form, conditions, and squad depth, Guyana Amazon Warriors are the clear favourites. Their spin-heavy attack aligns perfectly with Providence’s tendencies, and their top two batters have already punished ABF this season. Antigua can make it close if Seales strikes early and Hasan/Moeen build a big platform, but the safer call is a Warriors win, likely by 5–7 wickets if chasing or 15–25 runs if batting first.