The 2026 Caribbean Premier League delivered one of its most lopsided early upsets on Wednesday, as the Guyana Amazon Warriors secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. The win marked the first home defeat for the Falcons on their own turf this season, sending a clear signal that the Warriors are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s tournament.
The Falcons, who had enjoyed an unbeaten start on home soil heading into the clash, got off to a shaky start batting first and never recovered. Their entire batting line-up was bowled out inside 17 overs for a modest total of 116, with a late collapse that sealed their fate. The side lost their final five wickets for a paltry eight runs, exposing a worrying fragility in their lower order that the Warriors exploited ruthlessly. Wicket-keeper batsman Amir Jangoo was the only Falcons batter to offer any real resistance, finishing as the team’s top scorer with 37 runs. For the Warriors, fast bowler Shamar Joseph turned in a match-winning bowling performance, claiming three key wickets while conceding just 22 runs from his allocated overs.
Chasing the low total, the Guyana side wasted no time in knocking off the required runs. They reached the target of 121 in just 9.5 overs, with only three wickets lost along the way, showcasing their aggressive batting strength that has become their trademark this campaign. Former West Indies batsman Shimron Hetmyer played a blistering knock of 49 to put the chase on track, before experienced opener Shai Hope saw the team across the finish line unbeaten on 47. With this statement win, the Guyana Amazon Warriors have maintained their flawless start to the 2026 CPL season, while also significantly boosting their net run rate to strengthen their position at the top of the league table.