Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Jamaica Kingsmen by 8 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 8 wickets (with 16 balls remaining) in the 26th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at Providence Stadium. Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck 54 off 35 balls to steer the home side to a commanding chase, with Shai Hope (39 off 35) and Shimron Hetmyer (30 off 17) sealing the rout. The victory extends Guyana’s unbeaten run to five straight wins and keeps them second in the standings (5W 0L, 10pts), whilst Jamaica Kingsmen slip to third (4W 5L, 8pts) after a collapse in the field.
Jamaica’s Batting Collapse
Jamaica won the toss and elected to bat, but their innings was a study in chaos. Maaz Sadaqat made 35 off 34 balls (1 four, 1 six) before falling caught at 87/1 in the 13th over. Kirk McKenzie fell for just 1 at 4/2 (LBW), and Keacy Carty departed for 18 at 37/3 despite striking at 150. The middle order crumbled – Usman Khan was bowled for 10 at 61/4, Keemo Paul run out for 15 at 83/5, and Rovman Powell clean bowled for a duck at 83/6.
Only Hassan Khan provided any resistance, smashing 62 off just 29 balls (2 fours, 6 sixes) at a strike rate of 214 to lift Jamaica to 159/7. Odean Smith chipped in 13 off 14 before being run out at 142/8. Dwaine Pretorius was the standout bowler for Guyana, taking 2/20 from 3 overs, whilst Khary Pierre claimed 2/21 from 4. Mohammad Nabi took 1/25 from 4 overs as Guyana’s bowling attack strangled Jamaica’s scoring.
Gurbaz Powers Guyana Home
Guyana’s chase was never in doubt. Gurbaz took the attack to Jamaica from the outset, striking 5 fours and 3 sixes in his 54 off 35 balls. He put on a 114-run opening stand with Mavendra Dindyal, who contributed a quickfire 33 off 17 (1 four, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 194 before being bowled at 114/2 in the 12th over.
Hope then took over, anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 39 off 35 (2 fours, 1 six), whilst Hetmyer finished the job with a blistering 30 off 17 (2 fours, 1 six). Guyana reached 160/2 in just 17.2 overs, with 16 balls to spare. Khan bowled tidily with 0/20 from 4 overs, but Jamaica’s attack lacked the penetration to trouble the Warriors’ batting lineup.
Statz MVP: Hassan Khan (Statz Rating: 108.66)
Hassan Khan takes the Statz MVP award despite Jamaica’s defeat, with a Statz Rating of 108.66. His explosive 62 off 29 balls (strike rate 214) was the only bright spot in Jamaica’s batting collapse, and he kept Guyana’s run rate in check with the ball (0/20 from 4 overs). Khan’s individual brilliance could not prevent the team loss, but his impact on the match was undeniable. Dwaine Pretorius was named official Man of the Match for his all-round contribution.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Hassan Khan (JK) – Statz Rating: 108.66 | 62 off 29 (SR 214, 2 fours, 6 sixes) – Explosive batting in a losing effort.
- Khary Pierre (GAW) – Statz Rating: 75.7 | 2/21 from 4 overs – Economical bowling that stifled Jamaica’s middle order.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (GAW) – Statz Rating: 58.33 | 54 off 35 (SR 154, 5 fours, 3 sixes) – Controlled aggression in the chase.
- Mavendra Dindyal (GAW) – Statz Rating: 56.79 | 33 off 17 (SR 194, 1 four, 4 sixes) – Explosive cameo that set the tone for the chase.
- Dwaine Pretorius (GAW) – Statz Rating: 54.85 | 2/20 from 3 overs – Tight bowling in the powerplay that broke Jamaica’s momentum.
Turning Point
The match turned when Rovman Powell was clean bowled for a duck at 83/6 in the 12th over. Jamaica had lost 5 wickets for just 4 runs in the space of 11 balls, and although Khan launched a late assault, the damage was done. Jamaica’s total of 159 was always going to be insufficient against Guyana’s batting firepower, and the home side’s chase was a formality from the moment Gurbaz took the attack to the bowling.
Match Context
This was the 26th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 regular season. Guyana (2nd, 5W 0L, 10pts) remain unbeaten and are building momentum towards the playoffs, whilst Jamaica (3rd, 4W 5L, 8pts) will need to regroup quickly. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, or explore the bet builder for more insights into the match.
