Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors: CPL 2026 Qualifier 2 Result
Published on September 19, 2026
Summary Overview: The Jamaica Kingsmen chased 207 to beat the Guyana Amazon Warriors by 5 wickets in CPL 2026 Qualifier 2, reaching the final in their debut season despite Hetmyer's 102.
Who won and by how much?
The Jamaica Kingsmen won by 5 wickets, chasing down a huge target of 207 with two balls to spare to reach the CPL 2026 final.
What happened to Guyana?
The Guyana Amazon Warriors are out, despite a stunning unbeaten 102 off 45 balls from Shimron Hetmyer. The table-toppers fall at the final hurdle again.
What is the key takeaway?
The newest team in the competition has knocked out two of its biggest names in a week and reached the final in its debut season. This is a fairy-tale.
Match Report: The Newcomers Do It Again
Some stories are just too good to stop. In CPL 2026 Qualifier 2 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, the debut-season Jamaica Kingsmen completed one of the great playoff runs, chasing down a mountainous 207 to beat the tournament's dominant team, the Guyana Amazon Warriors, and book a place in the final.
For readers new to the competition: Qualifier 2 is the last chance saloon of the playoffs. The winner goes through to the final, and the loser is out. Having already knocked out Barbados in the Eliminator, Jamaica now had to topple the side that finished top of the whole league. They did not blink.
Hetmyer's Brilliance Gives Guyana Hope
Sent in to bat, Guyana were rocked early, slipping to 20 for 2 as the Jamaica bowlers found movement with the new ball. What followed was a masterclass from one of the West Indies' most destructive hitters.
Shimron Hetmyer produced an innings for the ages, finishing unbeaten on 102 off just 45 balls with four fours and eight sixes. He was well supported by Shai Hope (40) and a rapid 29 from Quentin Sampson, and his late assault carried Guyana to a formidable 206 for 4. It looked like a match-winning total.
Sadaqat and Carty Set Up the Chase
Any total can be chased with the right start, and Jamaica flew out of the blocks. Maaz Sadaqat, fresh off his century in the Eliminator, blazed 41 off just 17 balls to take the game to Guyana immediately, and Jamaica raced to a remarkable 75 runs in the powerplay (the first six overs).
From there, Keacy Carty played the crucial anchor role, holding the innings together with a composed 56 off 40, while Kirk McKenzie (34) and Saim Ayub (23) kept the required rate under control. The chase always felt alive.
Powell Finishes the Job
With the game in the balance in the closing overs, captain Rovman Powell produced exactly the kind of innings a leader dreams of. He smashed an unbeaten 40 off just 17 balls, taking the pressure moments head-on and steering Jamaica home to 207 for 5 with two balls to spare. That match-sealing knock earned Powell a share of the Player of the Match award, an honour he split with Guyana's Shimron Hetmyer, whose century was too good to overlook even in defeat. For Guyana, Dwaine Pretorius (2 for 37) fought hard, but there was no stopping the Kingsmen.
Turning Point
The chase was won in the powerplay. Faced with a daunting 207, Jamaica could easily have been cautious, but Maaz Sadaqat attacked from the first ball and took the sting out of the target, racing them to 75 for 1 after six overs. That flying start meant the required rate never spiralled, so when the middle overs came, Carty could anchor and the big hitters could tee off without panic. Guyana's 206, built on Hetmyer's heroics, simply was not enough on a night when Jamaica refused to be intimidated.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance / Stats |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Guyana | 102 not out (45), 8 sixes (Player of the Match) |
| Keacy Carty | Jamaica | 56 (40) |
| Maaz Sadaqat | Jamaica | 41 (17) |
| Rovman Powell | Jamaica | 40 not out (17) (Player of the Match) |
| Dwaine Pretorius | Guyana | 2 for 37 |
Innings Snapshot
| Metric | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Jamaica Kingsmen |
| Total | 206 for 4 (20 overs) | 207 for 5 (19.4 overs) |
| Run Rate | 10.30 | 10.53 |
| Powerplay Runs | 37 | 75 |
| Result | Eliminated | Won by 5 wickets |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won CPL 2026 Qualifier 2?
The Jamaica Kingsmen, who chased 207 to beat the Guyana Amazon Warriors by 5 wickets and reach the final.
How many did Shimron Hetmyer score?
Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls with eight sixes, but it came in a losing cause.
Who won the Player of the Match award?
It was shared, going to Jamaica's Rovman Powell for his match-winning 40 not out and Guyana's Shimron Hetmyer for his century.
Who does Jamaica play in the final?
The Kingsmen face the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, who won Qualifier 1 to reach the final directly.
Why is this run so remarkable?
Jamaica are in their debut CPL season and have beaten Barbados and table-topping Guyana in the playoffs to reach the final.
Where was the match played?
At the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
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