Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: CPL 2026 Match 30 Result
Published on September 9, 2026
Summary Overview: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons beat the Guyana Amazon Warriors by 65 runs to end their unbeaten CPL 2026 run. Alzarri Joseph took 4 as GAW folded for 117.
Streak Over: Falcons Stun the Unbeaten Guyana Amazon Warriors at Home
Who won and what was the result?
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by 65 runs, posting 182 for 5 and then bowling the Guyana Amazon Warriors out for just 117. It was GAW's first defeat of CPL 2026 after six straight wins.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Shadab Khan did it with both bat and ball, smashing 30 not out off 9 balls and then taking 2 for 19 with his leg-spin.
What is the key takeaway?
The unbeaten run is over, and it ended at home. GAW's celebrated batting was blown away by pace and spin, collapsing from a fast start to all out inside 15 overs.
Match Report: The Perfect Run Comes Crashing Down
Everything had gone right for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in CPL 2026. Then came matchday 30 at their own Providence Stadium in Guyana, and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons delivered a reality check in the most emphatic way.
Chasing 183 in front of their home crowd, GAW were skittled for 117, losing by 65 runs and surrendering their spotless record. For a side that had looked untouchable, it was a stunning fall.
The Falcons Build, Then Explode
Batting first, the Falcons put together a smart innings. Hasan Nawaz top-scored with 36 off 27, and there were useful contributions all the way down, with Amir Jangoo (27), Karima Gore (23), Evin Lewis (22) and captain Moeen Ali (18) all chipping in.
The innings caught fire at the death (the final overs, when batters swing hardest). Shadab Khan launched an astonishing assault, finishing 30 not out off just 9 balls, and his unbroken stand with Fabian Allen added 46 runs off only 13 deliveries. That late surge lifted the Falcons to a daunting 182 for 5.
For GAW, captain Imran Tahir (1 for 21) and Mohammad Nabi (1 for 23) were tidy, but Romario Shepherd was punished for 51 in his three overs as the Falcons cashed in late.
The Chase That Fell Apart
GAW started as if another routine chase was on. They raced to 33 for 1 inside three overs, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz (18 off 8) and Mavendra Dindyal (25 off 13) swinging freely.
Then it all unravelled. Alzarri Joseph tore through the top order, and the wickets came in a rush. By the end of the powerplay (the first six overs, when fielding restrictions usually make scoring easier), GAW had crashed to 74 for 5, having lost the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer for just 4 and Shai Hope for a duck (a score of zero).
From there it was a procession. Only Nabi (23) offered any resistance, but he ran out of partners as GAW subsided to 117 all out in 14.2 overs.
Alzarri and the Spinners Finish the Job
The damage was shared beautifully by the Falcons' attack. Alzarri Joseph was the standout with 4 for 41, using raw pace to remove GAW's most dangerous batters. Then the spin twins Shadab Khan (2 for 19) and Sufyan Moqim (2 for 18) choked the middle and lower order, giving GAW no room to rebuild.
Turning Point
The match swung on Alzarri Joseph's new-ball burst. GAW were flying at 33 for 1, and a chase of 183 looked well within reach for a batting line-up this deep. But Joseph struck twice in quick succession to remove Gurbaz and Hope, and when Shimron Hetmyer, GAW's biggest match-winner, fell cheaply for 4 to leave them 59 for 4, the required run rate (the runs needed per over to win) climbed out of reach. Once their star names were gone, GAW had no one left to launch the counterattack their perfect run had been built on.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Shadab Khan | ABF | 30* (9), 2/19 |
| Alzarri Joseph | ABF | 4/41 |
| Hasan Nawaz | ABF | 36 (27) |
| Mohammad Nabi | GAW | 23 (22), 1/23 |
| Sufyan Moqim | ABF | 2/18 |
Innings Snapshot
| Metric | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Guyana Amazon Warriors |
| Total | 182 for 5 (20 overs) | 117 all out (14.2 overs) |
| Run Rate | 9.10 | 8.16 |
| Powerplay Runs | 44 | 71 |
| Best Bowler | Alzarri Joseph (4-41) | Mohammad Nabi (1-23) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Was this the Guyana Amazon Warriors' first loss of CPL 2026?
Yes. GAW had won their first six matches before the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons beat them by 65 runs.
What made Shadab Khan the Player of the Match?
He hit 30 not out off 9 balls to power the Falcons' finish, then took 2 for 19 with the ball.
How many wickets did Alzarri Joseph take?
Alzarri Joseph took 4 for 41, the key spell that broke GAW's chase.
Where was the match played?
At Providence Stadium in Guyana, the Amazon Warriors' home ground, which made the defeat sting even more.
Does this loss knock GAW off the top?
One defeat after six wins still leaves GAW in a very strong position, but it ends their perfect record and gives the chasing pack hope heading into the final group games.
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