CPL 2026: Jamaica Kingsmen Beat Guyana Amazon Warriors to Reach Final

Jamaica Kingsmen reached the CPL 2026 final after defeating Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets in Qualifier 2 at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. The Kingsmen successfully chased a target of 207 with two balls to spare.

The victory was built around a strong chase, with Keacy Carty and captain Rovman Powell playing important roles for Jamaica. Guyana had earlier posted 206 runs for four wickets after a brilliant innings from Shimron Hetmyer.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Post 206

After being asked to bat first, Guyana Amazon Warriors scored 206/4 in 20 overs.

Shimron Hetmyer produced one of the standout performances of the match, scoring 111 not out from 58 balls. His innings included six fours and nine sixes, giving Guyana a strong total in the knockout match.

Shai Hope also made a valuable contribution with 40 runs from 33 balls, while Quentin Sampson added 29 from 17 deliveries.

The Warriors appeared to have put themselves in a strong position with a total above 200.

Jamaica Start the Chase Quickly

Jamaica Kingsmen responded with an aggressive start.

Maaz Sadaqat scored 41 from 17 balls, while Kirk McKenzie added 34 from 20 deliveries. Their early contributions helped Jamaica keep up with the required run rate.

Saim Ayub also contributed 23 runs from 17 balls before being dismissed.

Keacy Carty Provides Stability

After the early attacking start, Keacy Carty played an important role in keeping the chase under control.

Carty scored 56 from 40 balls, including five fours and three sixes. His innings provided stability during the middle part of the chase and kept Jamaica within reach of the target.

His partnership with the other Jamaica batters helped set up the final stages of the chase.

Rovman Powell Finishes the Job

Captain Rovman Powell then produced a powerful finish.

Powell remained unbeaten on 40 from just 17 balls, hitting two fours and four sixes. His late hitting dramatically reduced the pressure on Jamaica as they moved closer to the target.

Hassan Khan hit the winning runs, with Jamaica reaching 207/5 in 19.4 overs.

Match Scorecard

Guyana Amazon Warriors: 206/4 (20 overs)

• Shimron Hetmyer: 111*

• Shai Hope: 40

• Quentin Sampson: 29

Jamaica Kingsmen: 207/5 (19.4 overs)

• Keacy Carty: 56

• Maaz Sadaqat: 41

• Rovman Powell: 40*

• Kirk McKenzie: 34

Result: Jamaica Kingsmen won by 5 wickets.

Jamaica Kingsmen Reach the Final

The result sends Jamaica Kingsmen into the CPL 2026 final, where they will face the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons.The CPL 2026 final will take place on Sunday, September 20.

For Jamaica, the result is particularly notable because the Kingsmen returned to the CPL this season and have now reached the tournament final.

Guyana Amazon Warriors, meanwhile, were unable to reach their fourth consecutive CPL final despite posting a huge total and getting a century from Hetmyer.

Final Thoughts

The Qualifier 2 match produced an exciting finish. Guyana Amazon Warriors had the advantage of a 200-plus total, but Jamaica Kingsmen maintained their chase through a combination of aggressive opening batting and a strong middle order.

Keacy Carty's half-century gave the innings stability, while Rovman Powell's unbeaten 40 provided the late push Jamaica needed.

With their five-wicket victory, the Kingsmen now have one match left to complete their CPL 2026 campaign.