The second qualifier of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 pits Jamaica Kingsmen against Guyana Amazon Warriors in a high-stakes eliminator for a place in Sunday’s final at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. With the Warriors having topped the league stage and the Kingsmen storming through the Eliminator, this clash promises intensity, big names, and a clear path to the title game for the winner.
All four knockout matches of CPL 2026 are being staged at Kensington Oval, including this Qualifier 2 and the final.
Kensington Oval has generally offered a balanced surface in CPL 2026: enough pace and bounce for quicks early, with spinners coming into play as the ball grips later. In the Eliminator here, chasing sides have looked comfortable if they preserve wickets in the first six overs, suggesting par is around 150–165 depending on conditions.
Expect a warm, humid evening in Bridgetown with light winds and a low chance of rain interruption for a night game. Dew could make bowling second slightly tougher, increasing the value of wickets in hand during the chase.
Qualifier 2 is effectively a “second chance” final: the winner advances to Sunday’s showpiece, while the loser’s season ends. Guyana Amazon Warriors finished top of the table and lost Qualifier 1, so they return with a clear mission to correct that setback. Jamaica Kingsmen, meanwhile, demolished Barbados Tridents by nine wickets in the Eliminator, riding a century from Maaz Sadaqat and a sharp bowling display to book this spot.
GAW vs JKM Match Details
- Match/League/Season: Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Qualifier 2
- Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM local (Barbados) | 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST (Sunday, 20 September)
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
CPL 2026 Live Streaming Info
Free Streaming: CPL T20 Official Website & App (free live stream in select Caribbean territories)
- Pakistan: Free Streaming: ARY ZAP, Tamasha
- India: Free Streaming: JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar (select promotions)
- United Kingdom: Free Streaming: BBC iPlayer (selected matches), Sky Sports highlights
- United States & Canada: Free Streaming: Willow TV (via Fubo/Sling free trial), ICC.tv (unsold regions)
- Australia: Free 7plus, Kayo Freebies
- South Africa: Free Streaming: SABC+
- Bangladesh: Free Streaming: Toffee, Rabbithole BD
- Sri Lanka: Dialog ViU, SLRC digital
Live Streaming Info:
The CPL T20 2026 will be live on CPL T20 Live.
WILLOW HD will be live.
Live Score Info:
Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Qualifier 2: ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Current Form & Momentum
Guyana Amazon Warriors
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Topped the league stage with 16 points from 10 games (8 wins, 2 losses).
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Beat Jamaica Kingsmen twice in the league, including a comfortable eight-wicket win at Providence where they chased 160 with ease.
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Lost Qualifier 1 to Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, but still hold a strong, balanced squad with depth in batting and varied bowling options.
Jamaica Kingsmen
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Entered playoffs with momentum, then produced a dominant Eliminator performance: 145/1 in 14.1 overs chasing 145, powered by Sadaqat’s hundred.
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Rovman Powell (221 runs this season) and Andre Russell (153 runs at 164+ strike rate, 10 wickets) provide explosive finishing and game-changing overs.
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Bowling has been led by Hunain Shah and supported by Russell, Keemo Paul, and spin options like Hassan Khan and Vitel Lawes.
Head-to-Head Summary
Across recent T20 meetings between these sides in CPL 2026:
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Total matches played (CPL 2026): 2
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Guyana Amazon Warriors wins: 2
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Jamaica Kingsmen wins: 0
In their league-stage encounter at Providence, Warriors made light work of 160, reaching 160/2 in 17.2 overs thanks to Rahmanullah Gurbaz (54), Shai Hope (34*), and Shimron Hetmyer (30*). Earlier in the season, they also beat Kingsmen by six wickets in another close chase. Psychologically, Warriors hold the edge, but knockout cricket often resets those narratives.
Team Analysis
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Strengths
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Top-order stability and firepower: Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, and Glenn Phillips can control or accelerate at will.
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Experienced spin duo in Imran Tahir and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, supported by part-time options like Phillips and Shepherd.
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Death-bowling variety via Romario Shepherd, Dwaine Pretorius, and Shamar Joseph’s pace.
Weaknesses / Concerns
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Middle-order consistency beyond Hope/Hetmyer can fluctuate; they rely on Phillips and Shepherd to finish strongly.
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After losing Qualifier 1, there may be slight pressure to respond immediately in a must-win game.
Key Players
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Shai Hope: Anchor who can bat deep and rotate strike under pressure.
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Shimron Hetmyer: Explosive middle-order batter, crucial in chases.
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Imran Tahir: Wicket-taking spinner in the middle overs, especially on a gripping Kensington surface.
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Romario Shepherd / Dwaine Pretorius: Impact all-rounders with hard-hitting and death bowling.
Jamaica Kingsmen
Strengths
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Power-packed top and middle order: Sadaqat, Powell, Russell, and Carty can change a game in a few overs.
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Clear roles: openers set the tone, Powell/Russell finish, while Hassan Khan and Lawes offer control in the middle.
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Big-match temperament: their Eliminator performance showed they can dominate under pressure.
Weaknesses / Concerns
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Over-reliance on a few batters for big scores; if Sadaqat/Powell/Russell fail, the tail is exposed.
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Bowling depth beyond Russell/Hunain/Keemo can be tested against Warriors’ deep lineup.
Key Players
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Maaz Sadaqat: In red-hot form after a match-winning century in the Eliminator.
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Rovman Powell: Leading run-scorer for Kingsmen this season, plus crucial overs with the ball.
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Andre Russell: True X-factor with bat and ball in the death.
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Hunain Shah: Front-line pacer who has delivered key wickets in playoff cricket.
Probable Playing XIs
Jamaica Kingsmen (Probable XI):
Probable XI: Maaz Sadaqat, Kirk McKenzie, Keacy Carty, Rovman Powell (c), Usman Khan (wk), Andre Russell, Keemo Paul, Hassan Khan, Odean Smith, Vitel Lawes, Hunain Shah
Guyana Amazon Warriors (Probable XI):
Probable XI: Mohammad Haris, Mavendra Dindyal, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Glenn Phillips, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Imran Tahir (c), Shamar Joseph, Dwaine Pretorius
Guyana Amazon Warriors remain slight favourites on paper: they have beaten Kingsmen twice this season, possess a more balanced squad, and have greater depth in both batting and bowling. However, Jamaica’s recent knockout form—especially Sadaqat’s century and the Russell–Powell finishing combo—makes them dangerous if they get a good start.
If the pitch offers grip and spin, Warriors’ experienced attack (Tahir, Mehidy) could control the middle overs and restrict Kingsmen to below-par. If it plays true and fast, Kingsmen’s power hitters can outscore them.
Guyana Amazon Warriors to win and advance to the CPL 2026 final, but expect Jamaica Kingsmen to push them hard in a close, high-intensity qualifier.