Champions! Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Win Their First CPL Title
Published on September 21, 2026
Summary Overview: The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won their first CPL title, beating Jamaica Kingsmen by 8 wickets in the 2026 final. Maaz Sadaqat's 114 was not enough as Moqim took 4-14.
Sadaqat's 114 in Vain as Antigua Crush Jamaica to Win the CPL
Who won and by how much?
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by 8 wickets, chasing down 171 with 20 balls to spare to lift their first-ever CPL trophy.
What was the standout individual moment?
Two, at opposite ends. Maaz Sadaqat hit a stunning 114 for the losing side, while Sufyan Moqim's 4 for 14 wrecked the rest of the Jamaica innings.
Why is this result historic?
The CPL's two newest teams contested the final, and the Falcons, formed only in 2024, are champions at the expense of the competition's traditional powers.
Match Report: The Falcons Soar to Glory
This was a final fit for the tournament's most surprising season. The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, one of the CPL's newest franchises, produced a ruthless, complete performance at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown to beat the Jamaica Kingsmen by 8 wickets and be crowned champions for the first time.
For readers new to the competition: the CPL is the top T20 league in the West Indies, and reaching a final in only your second or third season as a franchise is a huge achievement. That both finalists were the league's two youngest teams, having knocked out powerhouses like Guyana and Trinbago along the way, made this a landmark decider.
Sadaqat's Lone Masterpiece
Batting first, Jamaica leaned once again on the man who had carried them through the playoffs. Maaz Sadaqat was sensational, smashing 114 off just 58 balls with eight fours and nine sixes, a third huge score in a remarkable postseason run.
The problem was that he had almost no help. After a promising 80-run stand with Saim Ayub (29) took Jamaica to 110 for 2, the innings imploded in spectacular fashion. Leg-spinner Sufyan Moqim was the destroyer, spinning a web through the middle order to finish with astonishing figures of 4 for 14, while Alzarri Joseph (2 for 27) chipped in at the death.
Jamaica lost five wickets for a handful of runs and, but for Sadaqat's brilliance, would have been bowled out cheaply. Instead they limped to 170 for 9, a total that felt at least 30 runs short.
The Falcons Cruise Home
If there was any doubt about the chase, Rahkeem Cornwall removed it inside the first over, launching a brutal 20 off 6 balls to set the tone. Evin Lewis kept the momentum going with 38, and Antigua raced to 76 in the powerplay.
From there it was a procession. Wicketkeeper Amir Jangoo anchored superbly with an unbeaten 57 off 34, and Hasan Nawaz (47 not out) finished the job alongside him with an unbroken stand of 89. The Falcons coasted to 173 for 2 in just 16.4 overs, and captain Moeen Ali did not even need to bat as his side sealed a famous title.
Turning Point
The final was decided by Sufyan Moqim's spell in the middle overs. When Jamaica reached 110 for 2, a total of 190 or more looked likely, and that would have made for a real contest. Instead, Moqim's leg-spin triggered a collapse that no one but Sadaqat could resist, and Jamaica managed only 60 runs from their last several overs while losing seven wickets. That single spell turned a potentially match-winning score into a very chaseable one, and the Falcons' powerful batting order never looked like failing after that.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance / Stats |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Jamaica | 114 (58), 9 sixes |
| Amir Jangoo | Antigua | 57 not out (34) |
| Sufyan Moqim | Antigua | 4 for 14 |
| Hasan Nawaz | Antigua | 47 not out (35) |
| Evin Lewis | Antigua | 38 (26) |
Innings Snapshot
| Metric | Jamaica Kingsmen | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons |
| Total | 170 for 9 (20 overs) | 173 for 2 (16.4 overs) |
| Run Rate | 8.50 | 10.38 |
| Powerplay Runs | 59 | 76 |
| Result | Runners-up | Won by 8 wickets |
The Full Squads
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
| Role / Category | Players |
| Playing XI | Rahkeem Cornwall, Evin Lewis, Amir Jangoo (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Moeen Ali (c), Shadab Khan, Joshua James, Sufyan Moqim, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer |
| Bench | Fabian Allen, Kusal Perera, Milind Kumar, Jahmar Hamilton, Usama Mir, Anderson Phillip, Tajinder Dhillon, Karima Gore, Tim Robinson, Anderson Mahase |
Jamaica Kingsmen
| Role / Category | Players |
| Playing XI | Maaz Sadaqat, Kirk McKenzie, Keacy Carty, Saim Ayub, Rovman Powell (c), Andre Russell, Hassan Khan, Romaine Morris (wk), Keemo Paul, Vitel Lawes, Hunain Shah |
| Bench | Jediah Blades, Tayyab Arif, Kelvin Pitman, Shaqkere Parris, Usman Khan, Shayan Jahangir |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the CPL 2026 final?
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, who beat the Jamaica Kingsmen by 8 wickets to win their first-ever title.
How many did Maaz Sadaqat score in the final?
Sadaqat hit a brilliant 114 off 58 balls, but with little support it came in a losing cause.
Who was the standout bowler?
Sufyan Moqim was outstanding, taking 4 for 14 to trigger Jamaica's middle-order collapse.
Why was this final significant?
It was contested by the CPL's two newest franchises, with the Falcons winning the trophy at the first time of asking in a final.
Who captained the winning side?
Moeen Ali led the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to the title.
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