Sabina Park in Kingston will serve as the venue for the sixth fixture of the CPL 2026, where the host team Jamaica Kingsmen will clash with the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Having re-entered the competition under fresh management, the Kingsmen are hungry to secure their inaugural win of the current campaign. Captained by the dynamic big-hitter Rovman Powell, the Jamaica side features a highly competitive lineup with match-winning talent such as Andre Russell, Reeza Hendricks, and Keemo Paul. Following a closely fought first match, their middle-order batsmen will look to find their rhythm and increase the run rate more fluidly during the intermediate overs.
Conversely, the Guyana Amazon Warriors, under the leadership of Imran Tahir, arrive for this match with a highly balanced and potent squad. With an aggressive batting unit featuring Shai Hope, Glenn Phillips, and Shimron Hetmyer, coupled with versatile all-rounders such as Romario Shepherd and Dwaine Pretorius, the Warriors possess immense destructive potential. Furthermore, their diverse options in both the spin and pace departments ensure they remain a dangerous opponent across all venues in the region.
JKM vs GAW, CPL 2026: Match Information
- Schedule: August 13 at 7:00 pm Local / 12:00 am GMT / August 14 at 5:30 am IST
- Location: Sabina Park, Kingston
JKM vs GAW Head-to-Head Statistics
The Jamaica Kingsmen are yet to play against the Guyana Amazon Warriors under their current name in the tournament. Nevertheless, prior to their 2026 rebranding from the Jamaica Tallawahs, the two franchises locked horns on 27 occasions, where Jamaica registered 11 wins and Guyana emerged victorious in 15 games, alongside a single match that was washed out.
Sabina Park Pitch Conditions
Historically, the track at Sabina Park provides an even battle between batsmen and bowlers. In the initial stages of the game, fast bowlers should find encouraging bounce and carry from the firm deck, offering early opportunities to make breakthroughs with the new ball. As the game unfolds, the pitch generally flattens out into an excellent batting surface, allowing batsmen to execute their shots with confidence. Slow bowlers will have to adjust their speeds and maintain disciplined lines, especially if the surface dries up during the evening. Since dew might affect the latter half of the match, the captain winning the toss will likely choose to field first.
Team Lineups
Jamaica Kingsmen Squad: Reeza Hendricks, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Keacy Carty, Kirk McKenzie, Rovman Powell (c), Hassan Khan, Andre Russell, Keemo Paul, Vitel Lawes, Hunain Shah, Jediah Blades, Romaine Morris, Kelvin Pitman, Odean Smith, Shaqkere Parris, Jeavor Royal, Tayyab Arif
Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad: Shai Hope (wk), Mohammad Haris, Glenn Phillips, Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Dwaine Pretorius, Romario Shepherd, Imran Tahir (c), Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Veerasammy Permaul, Matthew Nandu, Isai Thorne, Mohammad Nabi, Mavendra Dindyal, Jonathan van Lange
JKM vs GAW Match Prediction
Scenario 1:
- JKM elects to bowl after winning the toss
- GAW Powerplay runs: 50-55
- GAW Projected total: 165-175
Scenario 2:
- GAW elects to bowl after winning the toss
- JKM Powerplay runs: 55-60
- JKM Projected total: 175-185
Expected Winner: The side chasing is favored to win
