Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors Prediction & Match Preview – CPL Eliminator
Match summary
Jamaica Kingsmen won by 5 wickets (this was Qualifier 2, not an Eliminator): Jamaica Kingsmen 207/5 (19.4 ov), Guyana Amazon Warriors 206/4 (20 ov). Player of the match: Rovman Powell.
Our preview of the CPL 2026 Eliminator, Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at Kensington Oval on 18 September: XIs, pitch, weather and scores.
Match details
| Match | Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Eliminator |
|---|---|
| Series | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Start time | 11:00 pm GMT / 7:00 pm local |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Status | Result |
| Result | Jamaica Kingsmen won by 5 wickets (this was Qualifier 2, not an Eliminator) |
| Player of the match | Rovman Powell |
| Our pick | Guyana Amazon Warriors ✗ |
| Toss pick | Jamaica Kingsmen |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Jamaica Kingsmen take on Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Eliminator of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on Friday 18 September. The loser is out of the competition.
Jamaica, captained by Rovman Powell, have Maaz Sadaqat, Kirk McKenzie and Keacy Carty at the top of the order, with Saim Ayub, Romaine Morris and Andre Russell to follow. Hassan Khan, Keemo Paul, Vitel Lawes and Hunain Shah are expected to share the bowling.
Guyana, led by Imran Tahir, have a batting group of Glenn Phillips, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Mohammad Haris and Quentin Sampson. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Romario Shepherd offer all-round options, while Shamar Joseph and Khary Pierre add pace.
Around 165 should be a competitive first-innings total, with 170 or more giving the batting-first side a strong advantage. A strong powerplay will be vital for the chasing team, and pace variations and slower balls could work in the middle overs.
Kensington Oval generally offers a balanced surface with slight early help for pace. The new ball can seam and bounce during the powerplay and batters can score freely once set. Spinners can come into the game as the pitch slows. A first-innings score of 160–175 is competitive and 175 or more is strong, while dew can help the ball skid on and favour the chasing side.
Warm and humid at about 28°C at the 7:00 pm local start, with mostly clear to partly cloudy skies and a low chance of rain. Moderate easterly winds may ease the humidity, and dew could make the ball easier for batters to handle in the second innings.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–165 | 207/5 (19.4 ov) |
| Second innings | 160–175 | 206/4 (20 ov) |
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Our preview favours Guyana Amazon Warriors to win a close Eliminator, even though Jamaica Kingsmen are tipped to win the toss.
Toss pick: Jamaica Kingsmen
FAQ
When is Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors?
The CPL 2026 Eliminator is at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, on 18 September with a 7:00 pm local start.
Who do we expect to win?
Our preview picks Guyana Amazon Warriors, with Jamaica Kingsmen expected to win the toss.
Is rain likely?
No. The chance of rain is low and a full match looks likely.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Jamaica Kingsmen
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Kirk McKenzie
- Keacy Carty
- Romaine Morriswk
- Saim Ayub
- Rovman Powellc
- Andre Russell
- Hassan Khan
- Keemo Paul
- Vitel Lawes
- Hunain Shah
Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Glenn Phillips
- Mavendra Dindyal
- Shai Hopewk
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Mohammad Haris
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Quentin Sampson
- Romario Shepherd
- Shamar Joseph
- Khary Pierre
- Imran Tahirc
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Jamaica Kingsmen and Guyana Amazon Warriors that we covered: Jamaica Kingsmen 0, Guyana Amazon Warriors 1 wins.