Guyana vs Antigua | CPL 2026 Qualifier 1 | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | September 17-18, 2026

Imran Tahir, Mohammad Nabi and Shamar Joseph carried Guyana’s bowling all season, while Alzarri Joseph, Shadab Khan and Joshua James gave Antigua matching depth. Those six decided both league meetings, split one apiece, and they will likely decide Qualifier 1 too. Guyana chased down 116 in 9.5 overs first up, only for Antigua to bowl the Warriors out for 117 three weeks later at Providence. The winner now heads straight to the final, while the loser gets one more chance through Qualifier 2 at Kensington Oval. 

Two Clashes, Two Contrasting Results 

Guyana won the first meeting at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on August 23, bowling Antigua out for 116 before chasing the target down in 9.5 overs. Shamar Joseph took 3/22 that night, Imran Tahir picked up 2/15, and Mohammad Nabi added 3/12 to leave Antigua with no platform to build from. 

Three weeks later at Providence Stadium, Antigua reversed that result by 65 runs after Shadab Khan blasted 30 not out from nine balls to push the Falcons to 182/5. Guyana were bowled out for 117 in 14.2 overs, their first dismissal of the CPL 2026 season, as Alzarri Joseph tore through the top order with 4/41. That collapse is the memory both attacks carry into Bridgetown. 

CPL 2026 Guyana vs Antigua Qualifier bowlers 

The table below lines up the ten bowlers both squads lean on heaviest across CPL 2026. Alzarri Joseph and Imran Tahir sit level on 14 wickets apiece, but their economy rates tell you who suits Bridgetown more. Mohammad Nabi has since left the squad for international duty, which quietly reshapes Guyana’s options.

Tahir’s control and Alzarri’s raw pace headline that list, but Shadab Khan’s economy of 4.65 is the outlier among strike bowlers on either side. Guyana will need Khary Pierre and Romario Shepherd to tighten up if they are to match the discipline Antigua showed in September. 

Amazon Warriors Pace and Spin Options 

Tahir remains the leader by wickets and reputation, sitting on 14 scalps this season with a five-wicket haul against St Lucia Kings among his highlights. His leg-spin is the one constant in an attack that has otherwise shuffled through personnel, and he will captain from the front again in Bridgetown. 

Mohammad Nabi’s economy of 5.80 was the best of any bowler in this fixture before he left the squad for international duty, a gap Guyana cannot fully replace. Shamar Joseph, who took 3/22 in the first meeting with Antigua, and Khary Pierre, who struck twice in the powerplay, now carry more responsibility. Romario Shepherd’s death bowling is the concern, after his 3 overs went for 51 runs when Antigua chased big totals at Providence.

Falcons Attack Anchored by Alzarri Joseph 

Alzarri Joseph leads every bowler in this fixture with 14 wickets, and he produced the standout spell of the season so far when his 4/41 broke Guyana’s innings apart at Providence. His pace and bounce make him the biggest threat with the new ball at Kensington Oval, where seamers already get early assistance. 

Joshua James backed him up with 2/11 from just 1.2 overs in that same match, adding to nine wickets banked earlier in the competition. Shadab Khan controls the middle overs superbly, his economy of 4.65 the tightest on either team, and Sufyan Moqim chipped in with 2/18 to finish Guyana off. Shamar Springer’s 10 wickets leave little weakness to exploit. 

Bridgetown Pitch Conditions Favor Early Seamers

Kensington Oval has averaged only 140 to 155 in first innings, with 53 percent of overs won by pace on a clay-heavy surface that offers early seam before slowing for spin. Teams batting first have won 60.6 percent of matches there, so history favors control with the new ball. Whichever attack fires first suits Bridgetown best, and that is exactly why the CPL 2026 Guyana vs Antigua Qualifier bowlers matter more than either batting lineup this week.                                                                                   

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who won the two CPL 2026 meetings between Guyana and Antigua?

Guyana won the first meeting; Antigua won the second. Guyana won by 7 wickets on August 23, and Antigua won by 65 runs on September 8. 

What happens if Guyana Amazon Warriors lose Qualifier 1?

They drop into Qualifier 2 for one more chance. A loss sends them to face the Eliminator winner, and only that game’s winner reaches the final. 

Who are Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ best bowlers this season?

Alzarri Joseph leads the attack with 14 wickets. Shamar Springer has 10 wickets and Shadab Khan’s economy of 4.65 is the tightest on the team. 

When and where is CPL 2026 Qualifier 1 being played?

Qualifier 1 is being played on September 17-18, 2026, at Kensington Oval. The Bridgetown venue is hosting every CPL playoff match this year for the first time in tournament history. 

What is the CPL 2026 playoff format?

Four teams play an Eliminator and two Qualifiers before the final. The Eliminator winner meets the Qualifier 1 loser in Qualifier 2, and both winners reach the September 20 final at Kensington Oval.