Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are the 2026 Caribbean Premier League champions. They beat Jamaica Kingsmen by 8 wickets in the final at Kensington Oval, Barbados, on 21 September, chasing 171 with 20 balls to spare. It is the Falcons’ first CPL title.
How the final was won
The Kingsmen, playing their first CPL season, made 170 for 9. Almost all of it came from Maaz Sadaqat, who hit 114 off 58 balls with 8 fours and 9 sixes. Saim Ayub added 29, but five batters, including captain Rovman Powell, were out for ducks.
Sufiyan Muqeem took 4 for 14 for the Falcons and was named player of the match.
The chase was never in doubt. The Falcons reached 173 for 2 in 16.4 overs, with Amir Jangoo unbeaten on 57 off 34 balls and Hasan Nawaz not out on 47 off 35. The pair shared an unbroken stand of 89.
Scorecard summary
| Team | Score | Top performer |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Kingsmen | 170/9 (20 overs) | Maaz Sadaqat 114 (58) |
| Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | 173/2 (16.4 overs) | Amir Jangoo 57* (34); Sufiyan Muqeem 4/14 |
Falcons captain Moeen Ali called the campaign a tough journey that ended in a team win. Shadab Khan was named the tournament’s most valuable player.
Updated 7 October 2026 with the final result. Sources: Jamaica Gleaner and Ground News coverage of the final.
