Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Clinch Maiden CPL Title

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have been crowned Caribbean Premier League champions for the first time in history, crushing Jamaica Kingsmen in an emphatic title decider. The victory served as the ultimate reward for ruthless consistency. From the opening weeks of…

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 3:43 AM
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Clinch Maiden CPL Title
Key Things to Know
  • Antigua and Barbuda Falcons defeated Jamaica Kingsmen to win their first Caribbean Premier League title.
  • Jamaica's Maaz Sadaqat scored a stunning 114 runs off 58 balls in a losing effort.
  • Falcons bowler Sufiyan Muqeem delivered a decisive spell, taking 4 wickets for 14 runs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have won their first Caribbean Premier League title after defeating the Jamaica Kingsmen in the final. Despite a spectacular century from Jamaica's Maaz Sadaqat, who scored 114 runs off 58 balls, the Kingsmen were restricted to 170 for 9 in their 20 overs. Saim Ayub was the only other Jamaica batter to reach double figures with 29 runs.

The Falcons' bowling attack was led by Sufiyan Muqeem, who took 4 wickets for 14 runs, while Alzarri Joseph claimed 2 for 27. In response, Antigua and Barbuda chased down the target of 171 with authority, powered by aggressive hitting from Rahkeem Cornwall and contributions from Evin Lewis.

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