GAW vs JAK Prediction & Match Preview – CPL 2026, 26th Match
Match summary
Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 8 wickets: Guyana Amazon Warriors 160/2 (17.2 ov), Jamaica Kingsmen 159/7 (20 ov). Player of the match: Dwaine Pretorius.
Our preview of Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Kingsmen at Providence Stadium in CPL 2026: team form, key players, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Kingsmen, 26th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 11:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the match | Dwaine Pretorius |
| Our pick | Guyana Amazon Warriors ✓ |
| Toss pick | Guyana Amazon Warriors |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–165 | 160/2 (17.2 ov) |
| Second innings | 165–175 | 159/7 (20 ov) |
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
FAQ
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.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Glenn Phillips
- Matthew Nandu
- Shai Hopewk
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Quentin Sampson
- Mohammad Nabi
- Romario Shepherd
- Shamar Joseph
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Khary Pierre
- Imran Tahirc
Jamaica Kingsmen
- Keacy Carty
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Saim Ayub
- Kirk McKenzie
- Usman Khanwk
- Rovman Powellc
- Keemo Paul
- Odean Smith
- Vitel Lawes
- Jediah Blades
- Hunain Shah
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Guyana Amazon Warriors and Jamaica Kingsmen that we covered.