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Unbeaten Guyana Amazon Warriors Eye Record Seventh Straight Win Against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons in CPL 2026
By Today News Hours Editorial Desk
Match 30 of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 (CPL 2026) sees a top-of-the-table showdown between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons at Providence Stadium, Guyana, on September 9.
The Warriors currently lead the points table with 12 points, remaining undefeated after six wins in six matches. The Falcons sit second with 11 points, having won five of their nine games under the captaincy of Moeen Ali. A win for Guyana would extend their streak to a record seventh consecutive victory this season.
According to win probability estimates, the Guyana Amazon Warriors are favored with a 62% chance of victory, while the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have a 38% chance.
Guyana's batting has been bolstered by Shai Hope, who has scored 213 runs in six innings, and Shimron Hetmyer, who has 217 runs in the same number of innings, including a century this season. For Antigua, young Pakistani batter Hasan Nawaz has been the team's top run-scorer with 137 runs across five innings. Evin Lewis, who has struggled for form since the 2022 CPL season with just one century and no fifties, remains a risky pick but could return to form against a strong Guyana side.
The Warriors, led by Imran Tahir, have relied on the all-round contributions of Mohammad Nabi, aggressive starts from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and depth in batting from Hetmyer and Hope. Their bowling attack, featuring Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph, has kept opposition batting lineups under consistent pressure. Playing at home, the Warriors are expected to benefit from familiar conditions and strong crowd support as they aim to cement their dominance this season.
The Falcons, meanwhile, will look to end Guyana's winning run through contributions from Nawaz and Amir Jangoo at the top of the order, along with the explosive hitting of Rahkeem Cornwall. Their bowling attack, led by Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales, will aim to break through Guyana's batting lineup, while all-rounder Shadab Khan adds balance to the side. A strong all-round performance could help the Falcons not only halt Guyana's streak but also boost their own claim as CPL title contenders.
In terms of head-to-head history, the two sides have met five times in the CPL, with the Warriors winning four matches and the Falcons winning once. Guyana's recent form has been perfect with five straight wins, while Antigua's form reads W-L-W-NR-W over their last five matches.
Guyana Amazon Warriors squad: Glenn Phillips, Mohammad Haris, Mavendra Dindyal, Shai Hope (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Dwaine Pretorius, Khary Pierre, Imran Tahir (captain).
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons squad: Evin Lewis, Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Moeen Ali (captain), Shadab Khan, Fabian Allen, Shamar Springer, Joshua James, Sufyan Moqim, Jayden Seales.
Regarding pitch conditions, Providence Stadium typically favors sides batting first, with the pitch slowing down as the innings progress. Teams winning the toss may look to post a total in the 170-180 range, giving spinners a greater role later in the match. Weather conditions are expected to be clear with high humidity.
The match will be streamed live on the Fancode app, with television coverage in India provided by the Star Sports Network.
Given Guyana's dominant run this season, they are considered the favorites heading into this contest against Antigua & Barbuda.