Jamaica Kingsmen beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) – Caribbean Premier League Match Report
Jamaica Kingsmen won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) in the 38th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. Shimron Hetmyer produced one of the tournament’s most explosive innings – 102 off 45 balls at a strike rate of 227 – but it proved insufficient as Jamaica Kingsmen chased down 207 with clinical precision to keep their playoff hopes alive. The loss ends Guyana Amazon Warriors‘ five-match winning streak and leaves them atop the standings on 16 points from 11 matches, while Jamaica move to 4th with 8 points from 11.
Hetmyer Carries Guyana to 206
Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and elected to bat, but their innings was built entirely around Shimron Hetmyer‘s assault. Mohammad Haris was run out for 9 at 9/1 in the opening over, and Mavendra Dindyal fell for 9 at 20/2 in the 4th over. Shai Hope steadied the ship with 40 off 33 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes), building a 96-run stand with Hetmyer that took Guyana to 116/3 in the 12th over.
From there, Hetmyer took over completely. His 102 off just 45 balls – featuring 4 fours and 8 sixes – was a masterclass in T20 batting. He added 65 runs with Quentin Sampson (29 off 17, 1 four, 2 sixes) to propel Guyana to 206/4 by the 20th over. Romario Shepherd chipped in with 10 off 7 at the death.
Hassan Khan was Jamaica’s standout bowler with 1/25 from 4 overs, while Andre Russell took 1/36 from 3.5 and Hunain Shah claimed 1/38 from 4. But with Hetmyer in full flow, Guyana’s total looked formidable.
Jamaica’s Explosive Reply
Jamaica’s chase was a study in controlled aggression. Maaz Sadaqat exploded out of the blocks with 41 off just 17 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 241, taking Jamaica to 42/1 in the 2nd over before falling at 42/1 in the 2.6th. Kirk McKenzie continued the momentum with 34 off 20 (5 fours, 1 six), and the pair had put Jamaica well ahead of the required rate.
Keacy Carty anchored the middle overs with a composed 56 off 40 balls (5 fours, 3 sixes), building crucial partnerships to keep Jamaica on track. Saim Ayub contributed 23 off 17 (1 four, 2 sixes) before being caught by a substitute fielder at 152/4 in the 15th over. The match turned decisively when Rovman Powell arrived at the crease with 35 runs needed off 28 balls. Powell, named official Man of the Match, smashed 40 off 17 (2 fours, 4 sixes) to seal the chase with 2 balls to spare.
Dwaine Pretorius was Guyana’s leading bowler with 2/37 from 4 overs, while Romario Shepherd took 1/28 from 2.4 and Imran Tahir claimed 1/34 from 4. But Jamaica’s batting depth and aggressive intent proved too much to contain.
Statz MVP: Shimron Hetmyer (Statz Rating: 124.12)
Shimron Hetmyer earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 124.12, the highest individual performance of the evening. His 102 off 45 balls at a strike rate of 227 – featuring 4 fours and 8 sixes – was a breathtaking display of power hitting that single-handedly lifted Guyana’s total to a competitive 206. Despite the loss, Hetmyer’s impact was undeniable and his rating reflects the match-defining nature of his innings.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Shimron Hetmyer (GAW) – Statz Rating: 124.12 | 102 off 45 (SR 227, 4 fours, 8 sixes) – Explosive batting display that nearly won the match single-handedly.
- Maaz Sadaqat (JK) – Statz Rating: 70.85 | 41 off 17 (SR 241, 5 fours, 3 sixes) – Blistering start that set Jamaica’s winning tone.
- Rovman Powell (JK) – Statz Rating: 68.88 | 40 off 17 (SR 235, 2 fours, 4 sixes) – Match-winning finish under pressure.
- Dwaine Pretorius (GAW) – Statz Rating: 57.03 | 2/37 from 4 overs at economy 9.25 – Guyana’s leading bowler on the night.
- Hassan Khan (JK) – Statz Rating: 54.86 | 1/25 from 4 overs plus 4 off 2 with the bat – Steady all-round contribution in Jamaica’s victory.
Turning Point
The match turned when Keacy Carty was run out for 56 at 172/3 in the 16th over (ball 16.5). Carty had been Jamaica’s anchor, and his dismissal left them needing 35 off 21 balls with the lower order exposed. However, Rovman Powell‘s explosive arrival and the earlier brilliance of Maaz Sadaqat and Kirk McKenzie meant Jamaica had built enough momentum to see the chase home despite the loss of their key middle-order batter.
Match Context
This was the 38th match of 39 in the Caribbean Premier League 2026 regular season. Guyana Amazon Warriors (1st, 8W 3L, 16pts) remain atop the standings despite the loss, while Jamaica Kingsmen (4th, 4W 6L, 8pts) keep their playoff hopes alive with a crucial away victory. See the full scorecard on Statz for the complete breakdown, and check the bet builder for more match analysis.
