Barbados Tridents concluded their CPL 2026 league campaign on a high note, extending their late-season resurgence with a commanding six-wicket win against the table-topping Guyana Amazon Warriors. Despite the outcome having no impact on the standings, the victory provided the Tridents with significant momentum heading into the playoffs. They clinicaly restricted the visitors to 99 all out in 18.1 overs before chasing the target with 31 balls remaining at the Kensington Oval.
The Amazon Warriors faced a collapse after electing to bat first, largely due to AM Ghazanfar’s impactful third over. The Afghan spinner dismissed Mavendra Dindyal via stumping before removing Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer on successive deliveries. Though Glenn Phillips offered some initial resistance with 24 runs, the innings crumbled as Johann Layne claimed 3-14 and George Linde chipped in with 2-13. A late 31-run partnership between Romario Shepherd and Imran Tahir provided the only modest resistance before the visitors were bundled out.
The Tridents experienced a stuttering start in their pursuit, losing Zachary Carter and Quinton de Kock early within the Powerplay, during which they managed 33 runs. Following the departure of Sherfane Rutherford, Sadrack Descarte shifted the pressure back onto the bowlers with an aggressive 32 off 17 deliveries, utilizing sweep and reverse-sweep shots before a brief rain interruption. Although Descarte fell to Mehidy Hasan Miraz (2-25) shortly after play resumed, Brandon King anchored the chase to remain unbeaten on 44, guiding the team home.
The playoff picture is now confirmed following this fixture. The Tridents, having secured a third-place finish, are set to face the Kingsmen in the Eliminator. Meanwhile, the Guyana Amazon Warriors will take on the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in Qualifier 1, with all remaining tournament matches hosted in Barbados.
Brief scores: Guyana Amazon Warriors 99 all out in 18.1 overs (Glenn Phillips 24; Johann Layne 3-14, AM Ghazanfar 3-17, George Linde 2-13) lost to Barbados Tridents 100/4 in 14.5 overs (Brandon King 44*, Sadrack Descarte 32; Mehidy Hasan Miraz 2-25, Veerasammy Permaul 1-14) by 6 wickets. The report also notes that drubbing table-toppers Guyana Amazon Warriors by six wickets in the final league fixture of CPL 2026, barbados Tridents extended their impressive second-half revival into a fourth consecutive win. The report also notes that the Tridents continued to ride their wave of momentum ahead of the playoffs, bowling the visitors out for 99 before chasing it down with 31 balls to spare, while the result did little to impact the points table. The report also notes that before a 31-run stand between Romario Shepherd and Imran Tahir dragged the innings along, the Amazon Warriors were in disarray at 67/8.
