Gurbaz and Pretorius shine as Amazon Warriors beat Kingsmen to claim fifth straight CPL victory.
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Stop the Guyana Amazon Warriors
The defending champions are flying in CPL 2026. They have registered their fifth successive win after beating the Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets at Providence Stadium. Guyana chased 160 with 16 balls remaining. They remain one of the dominant teams this season.
Pretorius Puts Kingsmen Under Pressure
Jamaica Kingsmen won the toss and decided to bat first. But they had a rocky start.
Dwaine Pretorius gave Guyana the ideal start as he began his spell with a golden strike and finished up with two wickets for 20 runs.
The pressure then switched to the middle overs
Khary Pierre and Mohammad Nabi continued to dismantle the Kingsmen’s innings, as Jamaica lost six wickets for 87 in the 14th over. So it seemed highly unlikely that they would be able to post a competitive score.
- But Hassan Khan had other ideas.
- Pretorius finished with 2-20.
- Jamaica slumped to 87/6.
- The Kingsmen needed a late batting push.
Hassan Khan Brings Jamaica Back
Just when it seemed like Jamaica was destined for a very low score, Hassan Khan turned the situation around.
He played an audacious, unbeaten 62 off 29 balls, taking the Guyana bowlers to the cleaners.
But the highlight of his innings came in the 19th over when he smashed three sixes in a row off Imran Tahir.
Hassan Khan’s late surge saw Jamaica reach 159/7 from 20 overs, which was a respectable score for a chase.
But it was not enough for Jamaica to defend.
Simple Analysis: Why This Matters
While the Jamaicans showed that one big batting innings can turn a match around, Guyana did not panic at all.
Their bowlers continued to take key wickets for most of the innings, while their batters launched a blistering opening. It is this mix of solid bowling and aggressive batting that has seen the Amazon Warriors rise to such a dominant position this season.
Gurbaz Starts the Chase Like a Rocket
Guyana did not waste any time in the chase.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and the young Mavendra Dindyal wasted no time in punishing the Kingsmen bowlers.
The two openers helped Guyana score 65 in the powerplay.
Dindyal, only 21, played a clever and fearless innings as he scored 33 from 17 balls and got Guyana off to a flyer.
Then came a special milestone for Gurbaz.
The Afghanistan star recorded a rapid 54 from 35 balls as he reached 7,000 T20 runs, becoming the youngest player to achieve the phenomenal feat.
- Gurbaz smashed out a quick-fire 54 from 35 balls.
- He reached 7,000 T20 runs.
- Dindyal added 33 from 17 balls.
Hope and Hetmyer Finish the Job
Once Gurbaz had been dismissed, Guyana still had plenty of firepower left in their innings.
Shai Hope played the anchor’s role as he remained unbeaten on 39 and steered Guyana through the chase without any problems.
Shimron Hetmyer then added the final touch as he hit a quick unbeaten 30 from 17 balls to get Guyana home with a comfortable eight-wicket win with 16 balls remaining. (Cricbuzz)
For Jamaica, Hassan Khan’s unbeaten 62 was a special innings, but it was not enough to overcome a seemingly unstoppable Guyana team.
What This Means for CPL 2026
The win means that the Amazon Warriors have their fifth successive victory, which puts them right in contention for the CPL 2026 trophy.
Guyana’s huge net run rate continues to keep them in contention for a top spot. Before this match, Guyana were second with four wins from four games and had games in hand on several teams. (cpl.com.in)
The Falcons remain a major threat at the top, while Jamaica are also in contention for a playoff place.
But Guyana seem to be in excellent form.
They have got their bowlers’ skills in check. Their openers are on fire, and their finishers are composed.
Most importantly, they are winning, and they are winning big time.
The Amazon Warriors are rolling. Can anyone stop?
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