Antigua & Barbuda Falcons win CPL 2026 opener over Jamaica Kingsmen

The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons defeated the Jamaica Kingsmen in the opening match of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, Saint Vincent. Chasing a target of 168, the Falcons needed six runs from the final over and secured victory with a six‑ball finish, aided by a misfield from Kingsmen captain Rovman Powell.

Key performances included Tajinder Singh’s 62 off 37 balls for the Falcons and a strong bowling display by Alzarri Joseph (3/34) and Jayden Seales (1/19). For the Kingsmen, Rovman Powell contributed 47 runs, while Reeza Hendricks added a quick 28 in the powerplay. The win marked a strong start for the Falcons after their eliminator loss in the previous season, while the Kingsmen returned to the tournament after a two‑year absence.