The Qualifier 1 match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons is scheduled to take place tonight, September 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time (which is September 18 at 5:30 AM IST).
Match Overview
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
- Stakes: The winner goes straight to the CPL Final on September 20, while the loser drops to Qualifier 2 for another chance.
- Head-to-Head (2026 Season): Even at 1-1. The Warriors won the first group stage encounter by 7 wickets, but the Falcons comprehensively won the rematch by 65 runs.
Team squads with their playing role
Here are the comprehensive squads for both teams competing in tonight’s Qualifier 1, categorized by their primary playing roles:
Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad Roles
The Warriors squad balances high-profile international recruits with an explosive domestic core:
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squad Roles
The Falcons field a squad packed with versatile all-rounders and a sharp West Indian pace attack:
Head-to-Head Match Record
The Guyana Amazon Warriors lead the overall head-to-head record 4–2 against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons across all editions of the Caribbean Premier League.
During the 2026 regular season, the two teams split their series 1–1:
September 8, 2026: Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won by 65 runs.
August 23, 2026: Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 7 wickets.
Match Day Forecast
The match day weather forecast for Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados tonight promises ideal cricket conditions, with low chances of rain during the match window. While a passing shower caused a shortened 8-over game during the Women’s CPL matches earlier in the day, the skies are expected to clear up nicely for the Men’s Qualifier 1.
