GAW vs JAK Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 26th Match

Guyana Amazon Warriors face Jamaica Kingsmen in the 26th match of the 2026 CPL at Providence Stadium. Guyana arrive in strong form after a nine-run win over Trinbago Knight Riders. Batting first they reached 185, with Shimron Hetmyer making a remarkable 111 off 43 balls after Glenn Phillips fell early and Romario Shepherd adding 27 from nine. Trinbago were held to 172, with Mohammad Nabi taking 3/20.

Hetmyer has scored 186 runs in four matches at an average of 93, and Shamar Joseph has taken eight wickets in four games.

Jamaica are also in good shape. They beat Trinbago by seven runs under DLS after holding them to 180, then chased a revised 121 in 14.4 overs. Keacy Carty made 42 off 33, Kirk McKenzie added 30, and Vitel Lawes took 3/29 with Hunain Shah picking up two. Rovman Powell has 213 runs in eight matches and Shah leads their attack with 11 wickets. The match should be a competitive contest between two confident sides.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Providence Stadium usually offers a slow surface that slightly favours the bowlers, with spinners likely to be important in the middle overs. The ball can grip and hold up, making strokeplay tougher, while pacers can use cutters and variations. A first-innings total of 155–165 should be competitive and 165–175 is a strong one. Dew in the evening could make the ball skid on and favour the chasing side.

Weather

Warm weather with clear to partly cloudy skies is forecast at 7:00 pm local time, and the chance of rain is low. Temperatures should be around 25–27°C with moderate to high humidity and light to moderate winds. Dew may appear later in the evening and help the team batting second. Overall, an uninterrupted game looks likely.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 155–165
• 2nd innings: 165–175

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