GAW vs JK, 6th Match: Preview, Result & Highlights
The Caribbean Premier League continues with another key fixture as GAW vs JK, 6th Match of CPL 2026 brings Guyana Amazon Warriors against Jamaica Kingsmen at Sabina Park in Kingston. This clash on 13 August 2026 marks an important early-season meeting. The home side Jamaica Kingsmen look to bounce back while the visitors Guyana Amazon Warriors open their campaign. Fans will watch closely for early momentum in the seven-team tournament.
CPL 2026 has already delivered close finishes and strong performances. Match 6 at Sabina Park gives both teams a chance to gain points and improve net run rate. The night game starts around 7:00 or 8:00 pm local time. That converts to early morning hours in many other regions. This article covers the full preview, pitch conditions, team news and more so readers can follow every detail.
Match Overview
Guyana Amazon Warriors travel to Jamaica for their first outing of the season. Jamaica Kingsmen host after two narrow losses. The new franchise has shown fight but still seeks its first win. Sabina Park has hosted several competitive T20 games this year and often produces good contests between bat and ball. Both sides will treat this game as a chance to set early standings.
The Warriors bring experience and depth. The Kingsmen rely on local power and overseas support. A win here can lift either team in the early points table.
GAW vs JK, 6th Match Details
| Match | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Kingsmen, Match 6 |
| Date | Thursday, 13 August 2026 |
| Time | 7:00–8:00 pm local (Jamaica) |
| Venue | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Tournament | Caribbean Premier League 2026 |
| Field Umpires | Carl Tuckett and Zahid Bassarath |
| Third Umpire (TV) | Gregory Brathwaite |
| Match Referee | Reon King |
Live Streaming & Live Score Info & Links
GAW vs JK, 6th Match Live Streaming Info & Links
Official broadcast partners differ by region. In India the matches appear on Star Sports Network channels for television and on the FanCode app and website for streaming. In the Caribbean the Rush Live & Louder channel carries coverage. North American fans can follow on Willow TV. Some other territories receive the official CPL YouTube stream where rights allow. Always confirm the latest local listings because partners can update. Live scores and ball-by-ball updates will appear on major cricket platforms once play begins.
| Territory | Broadcaster / Live Streaming Platform |
|---|---|
| India (Linear) | JioStar |
| India Sub-Continent (Digital) | FanCode, YouTube |
| UK & Ireland | TNT |
| North America | Willow |
| Pakistan/Bangladesh | Tapmad & YouTube |
| New Zealand | Sky NZ & YouTube |
| Australia | Fox & YouTube |
| Guyana | E-Networks |
| Europe | Cricbuzz |
| Trinidad & Tobago | CNC3 |
| Middle East & North Africa | Cricbuzz |
| Pan-Caribbean | Rush Live & Louder |
| South East Asia | Cricbuzz |
| St Lucia | Winners Tv |
| Rest of the World | YouTube |
Live Score Info & Links
These are the main official or widely used platforms that will carry real-time scores, commentary, and scorecards of GAW vs JK, 6th Match, CPL 2026:
- ESPNcricinfo live score page for this fixture
- Cricbuzz live scorecard
- Official CPL platforms/app where available
- FanCode (India streaming + scores)
- Willow TV (North America)
- Rush Live & Louder (Caribbean region)
- Flashscore (www.flashscore.com/cricket)
- Sofascore (www.sofacsore.com/cricket)
Live score link: Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Kingsmen
Pitch Report
Sabina Park usually offers a true surface for T20 cricket. The pitch gives early bounce and pace to the faster bowlers. Batters who settle in can score freely later. Average first-innings totals in recent T20 games sit near 160–170. Spinners often find grip as the night progresses. Teams prefer to post a competitive total and then defend. Captains watch the dew factor carefully because moisture later can help the chasing side.
Weather Forecast
Kingston in mid-August stays warm and mostly clear. Temperatures around match time hover near 28–31 °C. Humidity stays moderate. Forecasts show low chance of rain for the evening of 13 August. Wind can pick up slightly near the coast but should not disrupt play. Conditions favour a full uninterrupted game.
Head-to-Head Record
This is the first meeting between Guyana Amazon Warriors and Jamaica Kingsmen in CPL history. The Kingsmen are a new franchise in 2026 so no previous results exist. Both teams start fresh against each other. The side that adapts faster to Sabina Park conditions will gain the early edge.
H2H Last 5 Matches
No previous encounters exist between these two teams. The table remains empty until future meetings.
Overall H2H Summary
Guyana Amazon Warriors 0 – 0 Jamaica Kingsmen. First clash of the new era.
Team Form
Jamaica Kingsmen have played two matches and lost both. They fell short by two wickets in a last-ball thriller against Antigua & Barbuda Falcons and then by five runs against Barbados Tridents. The side has shown batting depth and fight but needs to close games better. Captain Rovman Powell and Andre Russell remain central figures.
Guyana Amazon Warriors enter the tournament after strong recent performances in other competitions. They bring a balanced squad with proven T20 performers. The Warriors will look to start with a solid win on the road.
Squads
Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad
Imran Tahir, Dwaine Pretorius, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Glenn Phillips, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Veerasammy Permaul, Matthew Nandu, Jonathan van Lange, Mavendra Dindyal, Isai Thorne and Quentin Sampson.
Jamaica Kingsmen Squad
Rovman Powell (C), Keacy Carty, Reeza Hendricks, Kirk McKenzie, Romaine Morris, Shaqkere Parris, Shayan Jahangir, Tayyab Arif, Usman Khan, Hassan Khan, Maaz Sadaqat, Keemo Paul, Andre Russell, Saim Ayub, Odean Smith, Jediah Blades, Hunain Shah, Vitel Lawes, Kelvin Pitman and Jeavor Royal.
Key Players to Watch
Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Shai Hope: Steady and powerful at the top or middle order.
- Shimron Hetmyer: Explosive middle-order batter who can change the game quickly.
- Dwaine Pretorius: All-round threat with bat and ball.
- Imran Tahir: Experienced spinner who controls the middle overs.
- Romario Shepherd: Death bowling and lower-order hitting.
Jamaica Kingsmen
- Rovman Powell: Captain and powerful middle-order force.
- Andre Russell: Match-winner with bat and ball in the later stages.
- Reeza Hendricks: Solid opener who builds innings.
- Keemo Paul and Odean Smith: Local pace options who share the new ball.
- Saim Ayub or available overseas batters for top-order firepower.
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Probable Playing XI
| Guyana Amazon Warriors (probable) | Jamaica Kingsmen (probable) |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz / Matthew Nandu | Reeza Hendricks |
| Shai Hope (wk) | Kirk McKenzie / Shaqkere Parris |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Keacy Carty |
| Glenn Phillips | Rovman Powell (c) |
| Quentin Sampson | Andre Russell |
| Romario Shepherd | Keemo Paul / Odean Smith |
| Dwaine Pretorius | Hassan Khan / Maaz Sadaqat |
| Mohammad Nabi / Khary Pierre | Hunain Shah |
| Imran Tahir (c) | Jeavor Royal / Vitel Lawes |
| Shamar Joseph | Remaining pace option |
| Remaining spinner / all-rounder | Remaining squad option |
Toss Update
Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and elected to bowl first against Jamaica Kingsmen. The match is underway at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica (night game, 13 August 2026). Jamaica Kingsmen will bat first.
GAW vs JK, 6th Match Confirmed Playing XI
Guyana Amazon Warriors
- Mavendra Dindyal
- Glenn Phillips
- Shai Hope â€
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Quentin Sampson
- Mohammad Nabi
- Romario Shepherd
- Shamar Joseph
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Khary Pierre
- Imran Tahir (c)
Jamaica Kingsmen
- Reeza Hendricks
- Shayan Jahangir â€
- Keacy Carty
- Rovman Powell (c)
- Hassan Khan
- Kirk McKenzie
- Andre Russell
- Keemo Paul
- Vitel Lawes
- Hunain Shah
- Jediah Blades
Note: Mavendra Dindyal made his T20 debut in this match
Match Summary
Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and elected to bowl. Jamaica Kingsmen were restricted to 117 all out in 19.4 overs. Guyana Amazon Warriors chased the target comfortably, reaching 118/4 in 14.1 overs.
Result: Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 6 wickets (with 35 balls remaining).
Match Highlights
- Jamaica Kingsmen never recovered after a poor start. They slumped to 26/2 inside the powerplay and continued to lose regular wickets.
- Mohammad Nabi produced a match-winning spell of spin, claiming four wickets.
- Imran Tahir and Shamar Joseph also chipped in with two wickets each.
- Reeza Hendricks (40) was the only Kingsmen batter to offer resistance.
- In the chase, Guyana Amazon Warriors lost debutant Mavendra Dindyal early but Glenn Phillips and Shai Hope steadied the innings.
- The Warriors knocked off the required runs with plenty of overs to spare.
Top Performers
- Player of the Match: Mohammad Nabi (4/22)
- Top Scorer: Reeza Hendricks (40 off 32) – Jamaica Kingsmen
- Best Bowler: Mohammad Nabi (4/22) – Guyana Amazon Warriors
Other notable contributions: - Imran Tahir – 2/26
- Shamar Joseph – 2/22
- Rovman Powell – 24 (Jamaica Kingsmen
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Points Table Impact
(Updated after Match 6: Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Jamaica Kingsmen by 6 wickets)
| Pos | Team | M | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinbago Knight Riders | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.267 |
| 2 | Barbados Tridents | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.250 |
| 3 | Guyana Amazon Warriors | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.850* |
| 4 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.043 |
| 5 | Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.075 |
| 6 | Saint Lucia Kings | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.450 |
| 7 | Jamaica Kingsmen | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.850* |
