Match Report
Nabi and Hope Lead Amazon Warriors to Six-Wicket Win at Sabina Park
The Warriors dismissed Jamaica for 117 before completing the chase with 35 balls remaining in their CPL 2026 opener.
In brief
Nabi dismantles Jamaica before Hope controls the chase
- Guyana Amazon Warriors dismissed Jamaica Kingsmen for 117 and won by six wickets.
- Mohammad Nabi took 4 for 22, with Shamar Joseph and Imran Tahir claiming two wickets each.
- Shai Hope finished unbeaten on 56 as the target was reached in 14.1 overs.
Warriors strike throughout the Jamaica innings
Guyana Amazon Warriors captain Imran Tahir chose to field at Sabina Park and received an immediate return as Khary Pierre and Shamar Joseph struck during the PowerPlay. Jamaica Kingsmen struggled to build momentum after losing their openers.
Reeza Hendricks made 40 from 32 balls and shared a 35-run third-wicket stand with Rovman Powell, but Tahir removed Hendricks in the tenth over with Jamaica on 61 for 3. Full fixture details are available in the Kingsmen vs Warriors match centre.
Nabi turns pressure into a collapse
Mohammad Nabi took charge once Jamaica's only substantial partnership ended. His 4 for 22 helped the Warriors dismiss the home side for 117 in 19.4 overs.
Shamar Joseph finished with 2 for 22 and Tahir added 2 for 26, leaving the chase well below six runs per over. Follow the visitors through the Guyana Amazon Warriors team guide.
Hope steadies the chase after an early setback
Mavendra Dindyal was dismissed from the first ball of his CPL debut, but Shai Hope and Glenn Phillips responded with a 42-run partnership. Andre Russell removed Phillips and Shimron Hetmyer in the same over, briefly giving Jamaica an opening.
Hope ensured the required rate never became a concern. He made an unbeaten 56 from 41 balls, supported by Nabi's 19 and an unbeaten 13 from Quentin Sampson. More team information is available on the Jamaica Kingsmen page.
Warriors start with a convincing victory
The Amazon Warriors reached 118 for 4 in 14.1 overs, completing a six-wicket win with 35 balls remaining. Jamaica suffered a third defeat from three matches, while the Warriors opened their campaign with two points.
The result and net run-rate impact are reflected in the CPL 2026 points table.
Brief score
Match scorecard
Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 6 wickets with 35 balls remaining
Reeza Hendricks 40 · Mohammad Nabi 4/22 · Shamar Joseph 2/22 · Imran Tahir 2/26 · Shai Hope 56*