The Caribbean Premier League 2026 concluded in spectacular fashion as the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons defeated Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets to claim their first-ever CPL championship.
The 14th edition of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League ran from August 7 to September 20, 2026, featuring a record seven teams and 39 matches. Jamaica Kingsmen joined the competition as a new franchise, while the Barbados Tridents name returned for the 2026 season.
The tournament ended at Kensington Oval in Barbados, where Sufyan Moqim’s brilliant 4/14 helped the Falcons restrict Jamaica to 170/9 before Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz guided Antigua & Barbuda to 173/2 in just 16.4 overs.
Caribbean Premier League 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Edition | 14th |
| Format | T20 |
| Start Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Final | September 20, 2026 |
| Teams | 7 |
| Total Matches | 39 |
| Defending Champions | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| 2026 Champions | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons |
| Runners-up | Jamaica Kingsmen |
| Final Venue | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Final Result | Falcons won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Final | Sufyan Moqim |
| Player of the Tournament | Shadab Khan |
The expansion to seven franchises made CPL 2026 the largest edition of the competition to date. Arnos Vale in St Vincent & the Grenadines also hosted CPL matches for the first time, while Kensington Oval staged its first CPL final.
Who Won CPL 2026?
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won the Caribbean Premier League 2026 title.
They defeated Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets in the final on September 20 at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown.
CPL 2026 Final Score
Jamaica Kingsmen – 170/9 (20 overs)
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons – 173/2 (16.4 overs)
Result: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won by 8 wickets
It was the Falcons’ maiden CPL championship, making the 2026 final a historic night for the franchise.
CPL 2026 Final: Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
The final produced several outstanding individual performances.
Jamaica batted first and received an extraordinary innings from Maaz Sadaqat, who smashed 114 from only 58 balls, including eight fours and nine sixes.
Sadaqat became the first batter to score a century in a CPL final. Unfortunately for Jamaica, very little support arrived from the rest of the batting lineup. Saim Ayub contributed 29, but five Kingsmen batters were dismissed without scoring.
Sufyan Moqim Takes 4/14
The decisive bowling performance came from Pakistan spinner Sufyan Moqim.
He finished with outstanding figures of:
4 overs – 4 wickets – 14 runs
His spell prevented Jamaica from turning Sadaqat’s century into a total above 190 or 200.
Alzarri Joseph also collected two wickets as Jamaica finished on 170/9.
Moqim was deservedly named Player of the Match in the CPL 2026 Final.
Falcons Chase 171 in Only 16.4 Overs
Antigua & Barbuda made an aggressive start to their chase.
Rahkeem Cornwall smashed 20 from only six balls, while Evin Lewis contributed 38 from 26.
The most important partnership, however, came between Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz.
Jangoo finished unbeaten on 57 from 34 deliveries, while Hasan Nawaz made 47 not out from 35 balls.
The pair shared an unbeaten 89-run partnership and took the Falcons to 173/2 in 16.4 overs, completing the chase with 20 deliveries remaining.
CPL 2026 Final Highlights
| Performance | Player |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | Maaz Sadaqat – 114 |
| Best Bowling | Sufyan Moqim – 4/14 |
| Falcons Top Scorer | Amir Jangoo – 57* |
| Hasan Nawaz | 47* |
| Evin Lewis | 38 |
| Winning Margin | 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Sufyan Moqim |
CPL 2026 Teams
Seven franchises competed in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League:
- Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
- Barbados Tridents
- Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Jamaica Kingsmen
- Saint Lucia Kings
- St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
- Trinbago Knight Riders
The arrival of the Jamaica Kingsmen expanded the competition from six to seven teams for the first time. CPL officially announced the Jamaican franchise in March 2026.
The Barbados Tridents name also returned for the 2026 season.
CPL 2026 Final League Points Table
At the end of the 35-match league phase, Guyana Amazon Warriors finished first.
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | +0.615 |
| 2 | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | 10 | 6 | 3 | 13 | +0.174 |
| 3 | Barbados Tridents | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | -0.125 |
| 4 | Jamaica Kingsmen | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -0.085 |
| 5 | Saint Lucia Kings | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -0.887 |
| 6 | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | 10 | 3 | 6 | 7 | +0.252 |
| 7 | Trinbago Knight Riders | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -0.010 |
Guyana, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados and Jamaica qualified for the playoffs.
Jamaica’s journey was particularly remarkable: they entered the postseason in fourth position yet fought their way into the championship match.
CPL 2026 Playoff Results
All four knockout fixtures were played at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Eliminator
Barbados Tridents – 144/6
Jamaica Kingsmen – 145/1
Jamaica won by 9 wickets
The victory kept Jamaica’s debut-season title hopes alive.
Qualifier 1
Guyana Amazon Warriors – 76 all out
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons – 77/1 in 5.2 overs
Falcons won by 9 wickets
This was one of the most dominant performances of CPL 2026.
Shadab Khan took 4/16, including a hat-trick, while Sufyan Moqim claimed 4/13 as Guyana were dismissed for only 76.
Rahkeem Cornwall then smashed 49 from 16 balls, helping Antigua & Barbuda chase the target inside six overs.
Qualifier 2
Guyana Amazon Warriors – 206/4
Jamaica Kingsmen – 207/5
Jamaica won by 5 wickets
Jamaica eliminated league-stage leaders Guyana to book their place in the final.
Final
Jamaica Kingsmen – 170/9
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons – 173/2
Falcons won by 8 wickets.
Shadab Khan – CPL 2026 Player of the Tournament
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan was named Player of the Tournament after an influential campaign for the champions.
Shadab took 11 wickets at an average of 12.54, including a four-wicket haul and a hat-trick. He also made valuable lower-order contributions with the bat, scoring at a very high strike rate and winning four Player-of-the-Match awards during the season.
His standout moment arrived during Qualifier 1, when his 4/16 helped demolish Guyana for 76 and send the Falcons directly into the final.
Top Run-Scorers in CPL 2026
Quinton de Kock finished as the leading run-scorer of the tournament.
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quinton de Kock | Barbados Tridents | 392 |
| 2 | Shimron Hetmyer | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 367 |
| 3 | Maaz Sadaqat | Jamaica Kingsmen | 363 |
| 4 | Shai Hope | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 332 |
| 5 | Colin Munro | Trinbago Knight Riders | 320 |
De Kock accumulated 392 runs, while Hetmyer finished only 25 runs behind him.
Maaz Sadaqat’s sensational end to the competition lifted him to third with 363 runs from only seven matches. His season featured two centuries, including the historic 114 in the final.
Most Wickets in CPL 2026
Four bowlers finished level on 16 wickets.
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Imran Tahir | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 16 |
| Hunain Shah | Jamaica Kingsmen | 16 |
| Alzarri Joseph | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | 16 |
| Matthew Forde | Saint Lucia Kings | 16 |
| Roston Chase | Saint Lucia Kings | 15 |
Imran Tahir, Hunain Shah, Alzarri Joseph and Matthew Forde therefore shared the highest wicket tally for the tournament.
Maaz Sadaqat Makes CPL Final History
Although Jamaica finished runners-up, Maaz Sadaqat produced one of the tournament’s most memorable individual stories.
He played only seven matches but scored 363 runs at an average above 50 and a strike rate above 170.
His campaign included two centuries.
The second came on the biggest stage: his 114 from 58 balls in the final made him the first player to score a century in a CPL championship match.
He hit nine sixes against the Falcons and accounted for roughly two-thirds of Jamaica’s 170-run total.
Jamaica Kingsmen Impress in Debut Season
The Jamaica Kingsmen were one of the biggest stories of CPL 2026.
They finished only fourth during the league phase with four victories from ten matches, but came alive during the playoffs.
First, they defeated Barbados by nine wickets in the Eliminator. They then chased 207 against league leaders Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 2 to reach the final.
Although they could not defeat Antigua & Barbuda in the title game, reaching the final in their debut season represented an impressive start for the new franchise.
Guyana Dominate League Stage but Fall Short
Guyana Amazon Warriors were clearly the strongest side during the league stage.
They won eight of their ten matches, collecting 16 points and finishing three points ahead of Antigua & Barbuda Falcons.
Their playoff campaign, however, changed dramatically.
The Falcons bowled them out for only 76 in Qualifier 1 before Jamaica successfully chased Guyana’s 206/4 in Qualifier 2.
The two defeats brought Guyana’s season to a sudden end despite their excellent league performance.
Defending Champions TKR Finish Seventh
Trinbago Knight Riders entered CPL 2026 as the defending champions, but their campaign proved very different from 2025.
TKR won only three of ten league matches, finishing seventh with six points.
It was one of the notable surprises of a tournament in which several franchises challenged the traditional CPL hierarchy.
CPL 2026 Venues
Matches were spread across several Caribbean destinations, including:
- Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent
- Sabina Park, Jamaica
- Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
- Trinidad venues
- Warner Park, St Kitts
- Providence Stadium, Guyana
- Kensington Oval, Barbados
The opening matches at Arnos Vale marked the first time St Vincent & the Grenadines hosted CPL matches, while Kensington Oval hosted the entire playoff phase and final.
Why CPL 2026 Was a Historic Season
There were several reasons the 2026 tournament stood out.
It was the first seven-team CPL season, introduced the Jamaica Kingsmen, restored the Barbados Tridents name and brought the CPL final to Kensington Oval for the first time.
More importantly, the season produced a new champion.
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons joined the list of CPL title winners after dominating both Qualifier 1 and the final.
The final itself also produced history through Maaz Sadaqat’s first-ever CPL final century.
CPL 2026 FAQs
Who won the Caribbean Premier League 2026?
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won CPL 2026, defeating Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets in the final.
What was the CPL 2026 final score?
Jamaica Kingsmen scored 170/9, while Antigua & Barbuda Falcons reached 173/2 in 16.4 overs.
Who was Player of the Match in the CPL 2026 final?
Sufyan Moqim was Player of the Match after taking 4/14.
Who was CPL 2026 Player of the Tournament?
Shadab Khan of Antigua & Barbuda Falcons was named Player of the Tournament.
Who scored the most runs in CPL 2026?
Quinton de Kock finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 392 runs.
Who took the most wickets in CPL 2026?
Imran Tahir, Hunain Shah, Alzarri Joseph and Matthew Forde each finished with 16 wickets.
Who scored a century in the CPL 2026 final?
Jamaica’s Maaz Sadaqat scored 114 from 58 balls and became the first batter to make a century in a CPL final.
How many teams played in CPL 2026?
There were seven teams, the largest field in CPL history.
How many matches were played?
The tournament contained 39 matches, including the league stage, Eliminator, two Qualifiers and Final.
When was the CPL 2026 Final?
The final was played on September 20, 2026, at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Final Words
The Caribbean Premier League 2026 will be remembered as a season of change, new stars and a new champion.
Guyana Amazon Warriors dominated the league phase, Jamaica Kingsmen reached the final in their debut season, Maaz Sadaqat produced the first century ever scored in a CPL final, and four bowlers finished level on 16 wickets.
But the biggest story belonged to the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons.
After destroying Guyana by nine wickets in Qualifier 1, the Falcons produced another clinical performance in the championship game. Sufyan Moqim’s 4/14, followed by an unbeaten partnership between Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz, delivered an eight-wicket victory and the franchise’s maiden Caribbean Premier League title.
For Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2026 ended with history—and their first championship trophy.
