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The Guyana Amazon Warriors will look to maintain their unbeaten run in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 when they face the Jamaica Kingsmen in Match 26 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on September 4. The Warriors have been one of the standout teams in the tournament so far, winning all four of their completed matches and moving into second place on the points table.
Their confidence will be sky-high after an extraordinary performance against the Trinbago Knight Riders in their previous outing. Shimron Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 111 off just 43 balls, while Mohammad Nabi played a key role with the ball as Guyana secured a nine-run victory via the DLS method in a rain-affected contest.
With the Warriors returning home, they are unlikely to make too many changes to a combination that has delivered consistent results. Here is the predicted Guyana Amazon Warriors playing XI for Match 26 against Jamaica Kingsmen.
Shai Hope is expected to open the innings alongside Matthew Nandu.
Hope has been one of Guyana’s most reliable batters this season and brings a blend of stability and aggression to the top order. His ability to bat deep is particularly valuable on surfaces where stroke-making can become difficult.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz could slot into the middle order, depending on Guyana’s overseas combination.
The Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter provides explosive hitting and can change the tempo of an innings within a matter of overs. His ability to attack pace makes him a useful option against Jamaica’s seam-heavy bowling attack.
He can also take over wicketkeeping duties, allowing the Warriors to retain flexibility elsewhere in the XI.
The pair will have an important role against Jamaica’s new-ball attack, which includes Jediah Blades and Hunain Shah.
Glenn Phillips should retain the No. 3 position.
The New Zealand all-rounder provides tremendous versatility to Guyana’s lineup. He can accelerate against spin, attack the pacers and contribute with off-spin when required. His athleticism in the field is another major asset.
Phillips also produced one of the standout moments of Guyana’s previous game when he took a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Sunil Narine.
With Jamaica possessing several aggressive batters, Phillips’ fielding could once again become an important factor.
Shimron Hetmyer is an automatic selection and arguably Guyana’s most in-form batter.
The left-hander produced a sensational unbeaten 111 off 43 deliveries against Trinbago Knight Riders, smashing eight fours and nine sixes. He reached his century from just 40 balls and helped Guyana post 185/5 in a contest reduced to 16 overs per side.
Hetmyer also crossed the landmark of 7,000 runs in T20 cricket during the innings, underlining his credentials as one of the most experienced T20 batters in the Caribbean.
Jamaica will need a clear plan for him because allowing Hetmyer to settle could prove disastrous.
Nandu, meanwhile, offers an attacking option alongside Hope. The young left-hander has featured at the top of the order and provides the Warriors with a left-right combination.
Romario Shepherd should continue as the team’s pace-bowling all-rounder.
Shepherd is capable of clearing the boundary against both pace and spin and remains one of the Warriors’ best options for late-innings acceleration. His bowling also gives captain Imran Tahir another seam option.
He scored a valuable 27 during Guyana’s 185/5 against TKR, contributing to the massive total alongside Hetmyer.
Mohammad Nabi is expected to retain his place as Guyana’s premier spin-bowling all-rounder.
The Afghanistan veteran has already demonstrated his value during the campaign, particularly in the opening victory over Jamaica, when he claimed 4/22 to dismantle the Kingsmen’s batting lineup.
Nabi also took three wickets against TKR in Guyana’s previous match, making him one of the team’s most important middle-overs weapons.
Dwaine Pretorius is likely to lead the seam attack. The South African all-rounder offers experience in the Powerplay and death overs while also providing useful lower-order batting.
Shamar Joseph should spearhead the pace attack. He has taken eight wickets in CPL 2026 and is currently Guyana’s leading wicket-taker.
Khary Pierre provides another left-arm spin option and could be particularly useful at Providence, where slower bowlers can play an important role.
Imran Tahir completes the attack. The veteran leg-spinner remains a key tactical weapon and gives Guyana considerable experience in the middle overs.
Shai Hope, Matthew Nandu, Glenn Phillips, Shimron Hetmyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre, Imran Tahir (C)
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