Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Jamaica Kingsmen, Final, Sep 21, 2026: commentary

Over 17. 14 runs. Bowler: Rovman Powell. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: 173/2(rr 10.18)

SIX! Rovman Powell to Hassan Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. The wait is over! The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons are crowned CPL champions for the first time! All four of their top-order batters made valuable contributions, controlling the chase from start to finish. Amir Jangoo led the way with a brilliant 57, while Hassan Nawaz played a calm and composed knock of 47 after Evin Lewis and Rahkeem Cornwall set the chase up at the top of the order. The Jamaica Kingsmen had a fantastic campaign and gave it everything throughout the season but ultimately fell just short when it mattered most.

Rovman Powell to Amir Jangoo. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to mid off for 1 run, overthrow by Paul.

Rovman Powell to Hassan Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Carty.

SIX! Rovman Powell to Hassan Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Over 16. 7 runs. Bowler: Keemo Paul. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: 159/2(rr 9.94)

Keemo Paul to Hassan Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Khan.

Keemo Paul to Hassan Nawaz. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Morris.

Keemo Paul to Hassan Nawaz. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to backward point for no runs, fielded by McKenzie.

FOUR! Keemo Paul to Hassan Nawaz. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot glancing, well timed past fine leg for 4 runs.

Keemo Paul to Amir Jangoo. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot Steer, Played to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by McKenzie. The Falcons are in fast-forward mode.

Keemo Paul to Hassan Nawaz. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot flick, Played in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ayub.

Over 15. 14 runs. Bowler: Vitel Lawes. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: 152/2(rr 10.13)

Vitel Lawes to Hassan Nawaz. Left-Arm Leg Spin half volley, down leg side on the front foot flick, Played to long on for 1 run.

Vitel Lawes to Amir Jangoo. Left-Arm Leg Spin full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by McKenzie.

FOUR! Vitel Lawes to Amir Jangoo. Left-Arm Leg Spin back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.

Vitel Lawes to Hassan Nawaz. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, to leg on the back foot pulling, Played to deep square leg for 1 run.

Vitel Lawes to Amir Jangoo. Googly length ball, to leg on the back foot working, Played to mid wicket for 1 run.

SIX! Vitel Lawes to Amir Jangoo. Googly full toss, middle stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Over 14. 13 runs. Bowler: Rovman Powell. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: 138/2(rr 9.86)

Over 20. 11 runs. Bowler: Shamar Springer. Jamaica Kingsmen: 170/9(rr 8.50)

Shamar Springer to Vitel Lawes. Length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for 1 run, shy attempt by Jangoo. That's the end of the first innings, and the Jamaica Kingsmen have posted a defendable total on the board. It was the Maaz Sadaqat show, as he single-handedly powered Jamaica to this total with a magnificent 114, with Saim Ayub the only other batter to make double figures. Sufyan Moqim was outstanding with the ball, picking up four crucial wickets. Can the Falcons chase down 171 to win their first CPL? Join us in a few minutes to find out.

Shamar Springer to Maaz Sadaqat. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 2 runs, shy attempt by Joseph.

Wide Shamar Springer to Maaz Sadaqat. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump moves in front Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Jangoo.

Shamar Springer to Maaz Sadaqat. Reverse Swing-Out yorker, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.

SIX! Shamar Springer to Maaz Sadaqat. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

Wide Shamar Springer to Maaz Sadaqat. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Jangoo.

Shamar Springer to Maaz Sadaqat. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.

Over 19. 2 runs. Bowler: Alzarri Joseph. Jamaica Kingsmen: 159/8(rr 8.37)

Alzarri Joseph to Hunain Shah. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.

Alzarri Joseph to Hunain Shah. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.

Alzarri Joseph to Hunain Shah. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot Steer, missed for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.

Wide Alzarri Joseph to Andre Russell. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, left for 1 run, fielded by Jangoo.

Alzarri Joseph to Maaz Sadaqat. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, middle stump on the back foot flick, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by Springer.

Alzarri Joseph to Maaz Sadaqat. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.

Over 18. 6 runs. Bowler: Sufyan Moqim. Jamaica Kingsmen: 157/7(rr 8.72)

Sufyan Moqim to Andre Russell. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, Played back to bowler for no runs.

Sufyan Moqim to Andre Russell. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Jangoo.