JAK vs ABF Final CPL Match Highlights , Antigua and Barbuda Falcons claimed the 2026 Caribbean Premier League title with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Jamaica Kingsmen at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown on September 20. Chasing 171, the Falcons overhauled the target with 20 balls to spare, finishing at 173/2 in 16.4 overs to lift the trophy.
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Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the toss and elected to field first at Kensington Oval, a decision that proved tactically sound as the pitch offered enough early assistance to their bowlers and promised a true surface for their explosive batting lineup in the chase.
Jamaica Kingsmen were immediately put under pressure. Kirk McKenzie fell for a duck in the opening over, caught off Jayden Seales, and the Kingsmen found themselves at 7/1 after the first over. The powerplay ended at 76/1, with Maaz Sadaqat taking full advantage of the field restrictions to launch an extraordinary assault. He reached the powerplay boundary multiple times and signalled his intent clearly.
Maaz Sadaqat’s innings was the defining feature of the Kingsmen’s batting effort . He struck 114 off 58 balls, a stunning knock featuring 8 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 196.55 and single-handedly kept Jamaica competitive. The middle order around him, however, collapsed badly. Saim Ayub made 29 before being dismissed by Sufyan Moqim, and then Rovman Powell, Romaine Morris, and Hassan Khan all fell within four overs as the Kingsmen crumbled from 110/2 to 113/6.
Sufyan Moqim was the chief destroyer in those middle overs. The spinner returned figures of 4/14 from his four overs, the most economical and impactful spell of the match. He dismissed Saim Ayub, Rovman Powell, Hassan Khan, and Keemo Paul to rip the heart out of Jamaica’s innings at a critical juncture. Alzarri Joseph chipped in with two wickets, while Shadab Khan and Shamar Springer each claimed one.
Sadaqat battled on alone, reaching his century in the 19th over before falling for 114 off the penultimate ball. He had taken Jamaica from a potentially disastrous 113/6 to a respectable total. Andre Russell managed just 2 from 7 balls, underlining how deep the Falcons’ bowling penetration had gone. The Kingsmen finished at 170/9, a competitive but not commanding total on this surface.
The Falcons’ chase began at a ferocious pace. Rahkeem Cornwall smashed 20 off just 6 balls before being dismissed by Saim Ayub in the opening over. Despite that early loss, the momentum the Falcons had built in six deliveries was unmistakable, the tone had been set. Evin Lewis and Amir Jangoo then put on a second-wicket stand that rendered the contest effectively one-sided.
Evin Lewis struck 38 off 26 balls before Vitel Lawes had him caught off his own bowling in the 8th over with the score at 84/2. At that stage, Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz were at the crease, and the required rate was fully under control. The pair added an unbroken 89-run partnership for the third wicket, cruising home without further incident. Jangoo finished unbeaten on 57 off 34 balls; Nawaz scored an assured 47 off 35.
Jamaica’s bowlers had no answers in the final phase. Andre Russell, Hunain Shah, and Rovman Powell all went at above 10 runs per over, and only Keemo Paul, 0/18 from three overs, showed any consistency. Powell’s final over of 0.5 balls conceded 9 runs and effectively ended the contest. The Falcons crossed the line with 20 balls to spare, the margin reflecting the gulf between the two sides on the night.
The Falcons’ title victory also confirmed their series dominance. Alzarri Joseph finished as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 16 scalps, while Quinton de Kock led all run-getters in the series with 392 runs, both underscoring the collective strength that carried Antigua through the competition.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the toss and elected to field first at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.
Sufyan Moqim’s four-wicket burst between overs 11 and 16, dismissing Saim Ayub, Rovman Powell, Hassan Khan, and Keemo Paul for just 14 runs, collapsed Jamaica from 110/2 to 127/7 and capped their innings at 170/9, turning a potentially threatening total into a very chaseable one.
Maaz Sadaqat was the standout performer of the match, scoring 114 off 58 balls with 8 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 196.55, a lone-hand century that rescued Jamaica from 7/1 and gave them a competitive total to defend in the CPL Final.
Falcons won by 8 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)
Jamaica Kingsmen: Maaz Sadaqat, Kirk McKenzie, Keacy Carty, Saim Ayub, Rovman Powell (c), Romaine Morris, Hassan Khan, Keemo Paul, Andre Russell, Hunain Shah, Vitel Lawes
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Rahkeem Cornwall, Evin Lewis, Amir Jangoo, Hasan Nawaz, Moeen Ali (c), Shadab Khan, Shamar Springer, Joshua James, Alzarri Joseph, Sufyan Moqim, Jayden Seales
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons match?
A1: Yesterday (September 20, 2026): CPL 2026 Final Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (173/2 in 16.4 overs) beat Jamaica Kingsmen (170/9 in 20 overs) by 8 wickets with 20 balls remaining. JAK: Maaz Sadaqat starred with 114 off 58 balls; Sufyan Moqim took 4/14. ABF: Amir Jangoo (57*) and Hasan Nawaz (47*) sealed the title with an unbroken partnership. Result: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the 2026 Caribbean Premier League.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Maaz Sadaqat was named the Player of the Match for his extraordinary innings of 114 off 58 balls, 8 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 196.55, which rescued Jamaica Kingsmen from 7/1 and carried them to 170/9.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The CPL 2026 Final was played at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Jamaica Kingsmen, Maaz Sadaqat top-scored with 114 off 58 balls. For Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Amir Jangoo led the chase with an unbeaten 57 off 34 balls, supported by Hasan Nawaz’s unbeaten 47 off 35.
