Who won the CPL 2026 final? The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons beat the Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. Sufyan Moqim took 4 wickets, and Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz finished the chase with an unbroken 89-run stand.
The Falcons chased down 171 in 16.4 overs, with 20 balls to spare. It was the highest successful run chase in CPL final history, and it gave the Antigua & Barbuda franchise its first Caribbean Premier League title in its third season. For the big picture on how the tournament fits together, see our guide to cricket competitions.
The CPL 2026 final at a glance
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Winner | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons |
| Runners-up | Jamaica Kingsmen |
| Winning margin | 8 wickets (20 balls remaining) |
| Kingsmen score | 170 for 9 (20 overs) |
| Falcons score | 173 for 2 (16.4 overs) |
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Player of the Match | Sufyan Moqim, 4 for 14 |
| Player of the Tournament | Shadab Khan, 132 runs and 11 wickets |
This was the first CPL final staged in Barbados. Kensington Oval is one of the most famous cricket grounds in the Caribbean and hosted matches during the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup.
How the Kingsmen set 170
Jamaica Kingsmen opener Maaz Sadaqat played one of the best innings in CPL final history. He scored 114 off 58 balls, with nine sixes and eight fours. It was the first century scored in a CPL final, and his second hundred of the season.
Sadaqat’s innings made up more than half of the Kingsmen’s total. No other batter reached 40. Saim Ayub made 29, and three of the Kingsmen’s top six scored ducks.
The Kingsmen were cruising at 110 for 2 after 11 overs. Then Sufyan Moqim broke the game open. He removed Saim Ayub and captain Rovman Powell in his first over, Shadab Khan dismissed Romaine Morris, and Moqim added the wickets of Hassan Khan and later Keemo Paul. In the space of three overs the Kingsmen slid from 110 for 2 to 113 for 6.
Sadaqat kept swinging until the penultimate ball of the innings, when he holed out at long-off. With the middle order gone, the Kingsmen could manage only 170 for 9.
How the Falcons chased it down
The Falcons started the chase with power. Rahkeem Cornwall hit 20 runs off Saim Ayub in the first over, including two fours and two sixes, before falling off the last ball. He gave the chase the start it needed.
Evin Lewis and Amir Jangoo then built a 64-run partnership. When Lewis fell for 38, the Falcons had removed most of the distance to the target with more than 12 overs left.
Jangoo found the perfect partner in Hasan Nawaz. Their unbroken 89-run stand came off just 54 balls. Jangoo finished on 57 not out, and Nawaz finished on 47 not out. With four overs remaining, the result was no longer in doubt, and Nawaz sealed it with a six off Rovman Powell.
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Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament
Sufyan Moqim, the left-arm wrist spinner, took 4 for 14 and changed the match in one spell. He was named Player of the Match.
Shadab Khan was named Player of the Tournament. The Pakistan all-rounder scored 132 runs and took 11 wickets across the season. He also took a hat-trick in Qualifier 1 that helped the Falcons reach the final.
How the Falcons reached the final
The Falcons finished second in the league phase and earned a direct route to Qualifier 1. There, they crushed the top-seeded Guyana Amazon Warriors by nine wickets.
The Amazon Warriors were bowled out for just 76. Sufyan Moqim took 4 for 13, and Shadab Khan took 4 for 16, including a hat-trick. In one over Shadab removed Shimron Hetmyer, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Quentin Sampson with three googlies in a row. Rahkeem Cornwall smashed 49 off 16 balls to finish the chase in 5.2 overs. It was the second-fastest win in CPL history.
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How the Kingsmen reached the final
The Kingsmen were playing their first season in the CPL this year. They lost three of their first five matches and then found form at exactly the right time.
In the Eliminator, they beat the Barbados Tridents by nine wickets. Maaz Sadaqat made 112 off 49 balls and became the youngest centurion in CPL history, according to the CPL’s official Eliminator report.
In Qualifier 2, they faced Guyana Amazon Warriors again. Shimron Hetmyer made 102 not out off 45 balls for the Warriors, but it was not enough. Kingsmen captain Rovman Powell smashed 40 not out off 17 balls, and the Kingsmen chased down 207 with two balls to spare. Read the match report on ESPNcricinfo.
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Why this title matters
The 2026 CPL season was the first with seven teams, and the Jamaica Kingsmen joined as a new franchise. The defending champions, Trinbago Knight Riders, finished last. The Guyana Amazon Warriors topped the league with eight wins but lost both playoff games.
The final brought together two teams chasing their first CPL title. The Falcons won it, giving the Antigua & Barbuda franchise its first crown.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the CPL 2026 final?
The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons won their first CPL title, beating the Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
What was the score in the CPL 2026 final?
Jamaica Kingsmen scored 170 for 9 in 20 overs. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons chased down 171 in 16.4 overs to win by eight wickets with 20 balls to spare.
Was there a century in the CPL 2026 final?
Yes. Maaz Sadaqat of the Kingsmen scored 114 off 58 balls, with nine sixes and eight fours. It was the first century in a CPL final.
Who was Player of the Match in the CPL 2026 final?
Sufyan Moqim was Player of the Match for his 4 for 14. Shadab Khan was named Player of the Tournament with 132 runs and 11 wickets.
How can I watch the CPL 2026 final in the United States?
Willow TV carried the final live for US viewers. The official CPL YouTube channel also has full match highlights available on demand.
Conclusion
The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons are the CPL 2026 champions. They won the first CPL final ever played in Barbados, beating the Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets in a chase full of powerful hitting. Maaz Sadaqat’s 114 will be remembered as one of the best innings in CPL final history, but the Falcons had the bowling, the partnerships, and the finish to make the title theirs.
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