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

Our verdict

Guyana Amazon Warriors

Guyana Amazon Warriors are in superb form and Shimron Hetmyer is in great touch, so they are our pick. Bowling first looks sensible given likely dew.

Toss pick: Guyana Amazon Warriors

Caribbean Premier League 2026Guyana Amazon WarriorsProvidence Stadium

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 XIs

Guyana Amazon Warriors

  1. Glenn Phillips
  2. Matthew Nandu
  3. Shai Hope (wk)
  4. Shimron Hetmyer
  5. Quentin Sampson
  6. Mohammad Nabi
  7. Romario Shepherd
  8. Shamar Joseph
  9. Dwaine Pretorius
  10. Khary Pierre
  11. Imran Tahir (c)

Jamaica Kingsmen

  1. Keacy Carty
  2. Maaz Sadaqat
  3. Saim Ayub
  4. Kirk McKenzie
  5. Usman Khan (wk)
  6. Rovman Powell (c)
  7. Keemo Paul
  8. Odean Smith
  9. Vitel Lawes
  10. Jediah Blades
  11. Hunain Shah

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.

Frequently asked questions

How did Guyana win their last game?

They beat Trinbago Knight Riders by nine runs, scoring 185 and holding the opposition to 172. Shimron Hetmyer made 111 off 43 balls.

How did Jamaica Kingsmen perform last time?

They won by seven runs via DLS against Trinbago Knight Riders, chasing a revised target of 121 in 14.4 overs after restricting them to 180.

Who are the leading performers this season?

Hetmyer has 186 runs in four matches at 93 and Shamar Joseph has eight wickets in four games for Guyana. Rovman Powell has 213 runs in eight games and Hunain Shah 11 wickets for Jamaica.

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