Guyana Amazon Warriors in CPL 2026: Six Wins from Six and Top of the Table
Published on September 6, 2026
Summary Overview: The Guyana Amazon Warriors are unbeaten in CPL 2026, winning all six games to top the table. Nabi, Pretorius and Hetmyer have led a dominant charge.
Unstoppable: How the Guyana Amazon Warriors Made It Six from Six in CPL 2026
How are the Guyana Amazon Warriors doing in CPL 2026?
They are perfect. GAW have won all six of their matches to sit top of the table on 12 points with a huge net run rate of +2.020.
Who has been their standout player?
Mohammad Nabi has been the talisman, winning Player of the Match twice with all-round displays, while Shimron Hetmyer produced the innings of the tournament so far with 111 not out off 43 balls.
What is the key takeaway?
This is a complete team performance. GAW have chased down totals with ease, defended when needed, and leaned on a deep, balanced squad rather than one or two stars.
The Story: A Flawless March to the Top
Some teams find form. The Guyana Amazon Warriors have found something closer to perfection. Six matches into Caribbean Premier League 2026, they have won every single one and sit clear at the top of the standings.
For readers new to the competition: in the CPL, each win is worth 2 points, and the top teams at the end of the group stage move into the playoffs. GAW's six wins give them 12 points, and their net run rate (a tiebreaker that measures how heavily a team wins, shown here as a very healthy +2.020) is comfortably the best in the league. In plain terms, they are not just winning, they are winning big.
The Chase Machine
The most striking feature of GAW's run is how comfortable they have looked batting second. Five of their six wins have come while chasing, and none were close finishes.
They beat Jamaica Kingsmen by 6 wickets, Saint Lucia Kings by 7 wickets, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by 7 wickets, Jamaica Kingsmen again by 8 wickets, and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 7 wickets. Winning "by wickets" means the batting side reached the target with wickets to spare, so those margins point to chases won at a canter.
When They Batted First, They Still Won
The one time GAW set a target rather than chased, they were just as dominant. In the rain-affected clash with Trinbago Knight Riders, Shimron Hetmyer exploded for an unbeaten 111 off just 43 balls, a strike rate of over 250 that put the game beyond reach.
The match was then settled by the DLS method, a rain-adjusted calculation that resets the target when overs are lost. Trinbago were left needing 182 and fell 9 runs short. It proved GAW can win the game whichever way it is set up.
The Men Behind the Run
Mohammad Nabi, the All-Round Talisman
If one player captures GAW's balance, it is Mohammad Nabi. The veteran all-rounder (a player who both bats and bowls to a high level) has won two Player of the Match awards already.
He opened the campaign with 4 for 22 and 19 against Jamaica, then repeated the trick against St Kitts with 4 for 17 and 25 not out. Bowling four overs of miserly spin and finishing innings with the bat, he gives the side a rare two-in-one value.
Dwaine Pretorius, the Bowling Enforcer
Dwaine Pretorius has been the other repeat match-winner, also claiming two Player of the Match awards, both for his bowling. He took 3 for 29 against Saint Lucia and 2 for 20 in the second win over Jamaica.
Pretorius offers control and wickets in the middle and death overs (the later, high-pressure phase of an innings), exactly the kind of dependable seam bowling that wins tight T20 games.
Shimron Hetmyer, the Destroyer
When GAW need someone to take a game away from the opposition in a hurry, Shimron Hetmyer is the man. His 111 not out off 43 was not just a match-winning knock, it was a statement, and one of the standout individual performances of the entire tournament.
Khary Pierre, the Spin Controller
Spinner Khary Pierre rounds out the attack, and his 2 for 19 against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons showed his worth. Tight overs from Pierre and Nabi through the middle have repeatedly choked opposition run-scoring and set up the easy chases.
Why It Is Working
GAW's success comes down to three things. First, balance: with Nabi and Pretorius able to bat and bowl, the side can pick a long batting order without weakening the attack. Second, spin control through the middle overs from Pierre and Nabi, which starves opponents of runs. Third, firepower at the top and middle of the order, led by Hetmyer, that turns modest chases into strolls and good totals into unreachable ones.
Put together, it means GAW rarely have a bad phase in a match. Even if one department misfires, another carries them home.
What Is Next
The group stage is not over, and GAW have a genuine shot at a clean sweep. Four fixtures remain:
| Date | Opponent |
| Sep 09 | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons |
| Sep 10 | Saint Lucia Kings |
| Sep 12 | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| Sep 14 | Barbados Tridents |
Even with a playoff spot all but secured, finishing top of the table matters. The higher a team qualifies, the easier its route through the playoffs, so GAW will want to keep the winning run going all the way to the knockouts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Guyana Amazon Warriors top of the CPL 2026 table?
Yes. GAW lead the standings with 6 wins from 6 games, 12 points, and a net run rate of +2.020.
What was Shimron Hetmyer's big score?
Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 111 off 43 balls against Trinbago Knight Riders, one of the innings of the tournament.
Who has won the most Player of the Match awards for GAW?
Mohammad Nabi and Dwaine Pretorius have each won two so far.
Have GAW qualified for the playoffs?
They have not clinched it mathematically in this snapshot, but six straight wins leave them in a commanding position to reach the knockouts.
Who do GAW play next?
Their remaining group fixtures are against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Saint Lucia Kings, Trinbago Knight Riders and Barbados Tridents.
Related Guides and Series Coverage
📋 Caribbean Premier League 2026 Complete Guide
📋 Caribbean Premier League 2026 Points Table and Standings