Championship Final in Bridgetown: The 14th edition of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2026) reaches its ultimate peak under the lights at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, as Antigua and Barbuda Falcons square off against Jamaica Kingsmen in the Grand Final! Both franchises clash for their maiden CPL title, with Antigua advancing straight via a dominant Qualifier 1 performance and Jamaica riding momentum from victories in both the Eliminator and Qualifier 2. Stream every powerplay boundary, massive six, and championship-winning wicket live on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV.
High-Stakes Championship Decider at Kensington Oval
The CPL 2026 Grand Final presents a historic Sunday night battle in Bridgetown, where a brand-new champion will be crowned.
For Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, captained by English all-rounder Moeen Ali, entering on a 5-match winning streak brings maximum confidence. Having earned a direct final spot by defeating Guyana by 9 wickets in Qualifier 1, the Falcons feature a well-rested, balanced unit. Powered by marquee performers-including top run-scorer Evin Lewis, top wicket-taker Alzarri Joseph (14 wickets), [[/fighter/shadab-khan/40360/:Shadab Khan]], Kusal Perera, Amir Jangoo, Fabian Allen, Rahkeem Cornwall, and Sufiyan Muqeem-Antigua look to complete their dominant playoff run.
For Jamaica Kingsmen, skippered by West Indies power-hitter Rovman Powell (261 tournament runs), maintaining high-octane batting momentum remains key after defeating Barbados in the Eliminator and Guyana in Qualifier 2. Driven by in-form match-winners-including top wicket-taker [[/fighter/hunain-shah/40846/:Hunain Shah]] (16 wickets), Reeza Hendricks, Andre Russell, Keacy Carty, Maaz Sadaqat, Hassan Khan, Keemo Paul, and Jediah Blades-Jamaica aim to capture the trophy in their debut final appearance under this new franchise identity.
Squads & Key Players
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Squad
Core Lineup / Key Performers: Moeen Ali (C), Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph, [[/fighter/shadab-khan/40360/:Shadab Khan]], Kusal Perera (wk), Amir Jangoo, Hassan Nawaz, Karima Gore, Fabian Allen, Sufiyan Muqeem, Jayden Seales, Rahkeem Cornwall, Shamar Springer, Joshua James
Tactical Approach: High-tempo powerplay boundary striking through Evin Lewis and Amir Jangoo, middle-overs wrist-spin traps via [[/fighter/shadab-khan/40360/:Shadab Khan]] and Sufiyan Muqeem, and express pace from Alzarri Joseph and Jayden Seales.
Jamaica Kingsmen Squad
Core Lineup / Key Performers: Rovman Powell (C), Reeza Hendricks, Andre Russell, Keacy Carty, Maaz Sadaqat, Hassan Khan, Usman Khan, Keemo Paul, Odean Smith, [[/fighter/hunain-shah/40846/:Hunain Shah]], Jediah Blades, Kirk McKenzie, Vitel Orlando Lawes, Jeavor Royal
Tactical Focus: Explosive top-order accumulation through Maaz Sadaqat and Reeza Hendricks, middle-overs spin controls via Hassan Khan, and lethal death-over pace from [[/fighter/hunain-shah/40846/:Hunain Shah]] and Andre Russell.
Pitch & Weather: Kensington Oval in Bridgetown traditionally offers a true, reliable deck with good pace and carry under evening floodlights. A clear, warm evening around 28°C is expected throughout the championship match.
