Who Won CPL 2026?
The CPL 2026 winner is the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, champions for the first time.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · By CricketPrediction.com
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won CPL 2026, beating the Jamaica Kingsmen by 8 wickets in the final at Kensington Oval on 20 September. It is the first title in the history of the franchise. Sufyan Moqim took 4 for 14 to hold the Kingsmen to 170 for 9. The Falcons then reached 173 for 2 with 20 balls to spare, and Moqim was Player of the Match.
Our call, stated plainly. Our July CPL 2026 winner prediction named the Trinbago Knight Riders as the team to beat on pedigree. That was wrong. The 2025 champions won three of their ten league games and finished last of seven. Guyana Amazon Warriors, our top challenger, topped the league and then lost both qualifiers. We had the Falcons among the outsiders. Our pick for the final itself was right: our model backed the Falcons at 54.7%, and they won with 20 balls to spare.
The CPL 2026 Final: How the Falcons Won
The Falcons won the toss and sent the Kingsmen in. Maaz Sadaqat carried the Kingsmen innings with 114 off 58 balls, hitting eight fours and nine sixes. Saim Ayub, with 29, was the only other Kingsmen batter to reach double figures. Moqim took 4 for 14 in his four overs, and Alzarri Joseph took 2 for 27.
The chase started fast. Rahkeem Cornwall hit 20 off six balls before he was bowled, and Evin Lewis made 38. Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz then added an unbroken 89. The Falcons finished on 173 for 2 in 16.4 overs.
- Jamaica Kingsmen 170/9 (20 overs). Maaz Sadaqat 114 off 58 balls, Saim Ayub 29. Sufyan Moqim 4 for 14, Alzarri Joseph 2 for 27.
- Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 173/2 (16.4 overs). Amir Jangoo 57 not out off 34 balls, Hasan Nawaz 47 not out off 35, Evin Lewis 38.
- Result. Falcons won by 8 wickets. Player of the Match: Sufyan Moqim.
How the Falcons Reached the Final
All four playoff games were played at Kensington Oval. The Falcons finished second in the league with six wins from ten, behind Guyana on eight. That earned them Qualifier 1, where they bowled Guyana out for 76 and won by 9 wickets in 5.2 overs. The win sent them straight to the final.
The Kingsmen took the long road. They finished fourth, level on points with Saint Lucia Kings and ahead on net run rate. They beat Barbados Tridents by 9 wickets in the Eliminator. Then they chased down 207 to beat Guyana by 5 wickets in Qualifier 2.
- Eliminator, 16 September. Jamaica Kingsmen 145/1 (14.1 overs) beat Barbados Tridents 144/6 by 9 wickets.
- Qualifier 1, 17 September. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 77/1 (5.2 overs) beat Guyana Amazon Warriors 76 all out by 9 wickets.
- Qualifier 2, 18 September. Jamaica Kingsmen 207/5 (19.4 overs) beat Guyana Amazon Warriors 206/4 by 5 wickets.
- Final, 20 September. Antigua and Barbuda Falcons 173/2 (16.4 overs) beat Jamaica Kingsmen 170/9 by 8 wickets.
How Our Pre-Season Read Held Up
In July, before a ball was bowled, we put the seven teams into tiers, mostly on pedigree. Here is that read next to how the season ended.
| Team | Our July read | League finish | How 2026 ended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | Outsider | 2nd (6 wins) | Champions |
| Jamaica Kingsmen | Outsider | 4th (4 wins) | Runners-up |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | Top challenger | 1st (8 wins) | Lost Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 |
| Barbados Tridents | Dark horse | 3rd (6 wins) | Lost the Eliminator |
| Saint Lucia Kings | Dark horse | 5th (4 wins) | Out in the league stage |
| St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Dark horse | 6th (3 wins) | Out in the league stage |
| Trinbago Knight Riders | Favourite | 7th (3 wins) | Out in the league stage |
The big miss was the favourite. We leaned on five titles of history, and the two teams we listed as outsiders met in the final. Guyana topped the league stage, but that form did not carry into the knockouts. Trinbago Knight Riders still hold the record of five titles. This record of our call stays on the page, because that is how we work.
How CPL 2026 Worked
Seven teams played a 35-match league stage, ten games each. The top four then went into a four-match playoff: the Eliminator, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 and the final. The season opened on 7 August at Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent, where the Falcons beat the Kingsmen by 2 wickets. Six weeks later the same two teams met in the final, and the Falcons won again. For teams, venues and the full champions history, see our CPL 2026 hub.
CPL 2026 Winner FAQs
Who won CPL 2026?
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won CPL 2026. They beat the Jamaica Kingsmen by 8 wickets in the final at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, on 20 September 2026. It is the first CPL title in the history of the franchise.
Who did the Falcons beat in the final?
The Jamaica Kingsmen, the new team in the league for 2026. The Kingsmen made 170 for 9, with 114 off 58 balls from Maaz Sadaqat. The Falcons reached 173 for 2 with 20 balls to spare, and Sufyan Moqim was Player of the Match for his 4 for 14.
Who was Player of the Match in the CPL 2026 final?
Sufyan Moqim of the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, who took 4 for 14 in his four overs. Maaz Sadaqat made the top score of the final, 114 off 58 balls for the Jamaica Kingsmen, but finished on the losing side.
Was our CPL 2026 prediction right?
Half right. Our July pre-season read named the Trinbago Knight Riders the team to beat on pedigree, and they finished last of seven with three wins. For the final itself, our model backed the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at 54.7%, and they won by 8 wickets.
How did the Falcons reach the final?
They finished second in the league with six wins from ten. In Qualifier 1 they bowled out league leaders Guyana Amazon Warriors for 76 and won by 9 wickets, which sent them straight to the final at Kensington Oval.
Which team has won the most CPL titles?
Trinbago Knight Riders lead with five titles: 2015 (as Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel), then 2017, 2018, 2020 and 2025. The Jamaica Tallawahs won three and Barbados two (as the Tridents). Guyana Amazon Warriors, Saint Lucia Kings, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and, since 2026, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have one each.
When did CPL 2026 start and finish?
CPL 2026 ran from 7 August to 20 September 2026, with seven teams and 39 matches. It opened at Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent, where the Falcons beat the Jamaica Kingsmen, and all four playoff games were played at Kensington Oval in Barbados.
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