Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Prediction & Preview – CPL 6th Match
Match summary
Our CPL 2026 preview of Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Sabina Park: probable XIs, pitch, thunderstorm risk and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 6th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Start time | 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Guyana Amazon Warriors |
| Toss pick | Jamaica Kingsmen |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Jamaica Kingsmen host Guyana Amazon Warriors at Sabina Park in Kingston in the sixth match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026.
The home side are captained by Rovman Powell and have power throughout the order, with Reeza Hendricks, Keacy Carty, Kirk McKenzie and Andre Russell, and wicketkeeper Shayan Jahangir at the top. Keemo Paul, Hunain Shah, Vitel Lawes and Jediah Blades provide the bowling support.
Guyana, led by Imran Tahir, have a strong overseas-flavoured line-up. Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope and Glenn Phillips headline the batting, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius add all-round value, and Khary Pierre and Shamar Joseph complete the attack.
Pace and bounce could help bowlers in the powerplay, with spinners becoming useful as the surface slows. The weather is the main concern, because thunderstorms may disrupt play. Our preview expects the first innings to reach 165–175 and gives Guyana a slight edge. Whichever side wins the toss may prefer to chase, as dew could make the ball harder to grip in the second innings.
Sabina Park usually offers a balanced surface. Fast bowlers can find bounce, carry and some movement early, then batters find scoring easier once set. Spinners come into play as the pitch slows in the middle overs. Around 175–185 can be a competitive total, and under lights dew may make life slightly easier for the chasing side.
Conditions at the 7 pm local start are expected to be hot, humid and mostly cloudy, with temperatures near 31°C. There is a chance of thunderstorms and passing rain, so a brief interruption is possible. Winds should be moderate to breezy.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 165–175 | – |
| Second innings | 155–170 | – |
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Our preview picks Guyana Amazon Warriors, whose batting group of Hetmyer, Hope and Phillips plus Imran Tahir’s leadership gives them a slight edge.
Toss pick: Jamaica Kingsmen
FAQ
Who is predicted to win Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors?
Our preview picks Guyana Amazon Warriors to win, with Jamaica Kingsmen tipped to win the toss.
Could rain affect the 6th match?
Yes. Thunderstorms and passing showers are possible around the 7 pm local start, so a short stoppage cannot be ruled out.
What is a good score at Sabina Park?
Around 170 or more is a strong total here, and dew in the second innings may help the chasing team.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Jamaica Kingsmen
- Shayan Jahangirwk
- Reeza Hendricks
- Keacy Carty
- Kirk McKenzie
- Rovman Powellc
- Andre Russell
- Hassan Khan
- Keemo Paul
- Hunain Shah
- Vitel Lawes
- Jediah Blades
Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Mavendra Dindyal
- Quentin Sampson
- Romario Shepherd
- Mohammad Nabi
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Shai Hope
- Glenn Phillips
- Khary Pierre
- Shamar Joseph
- Imran Tahirc