Jamaica Kingsmen will face Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the first match of the CPL 2026 season at Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent, Kingstown on Saturday, August 8.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons qualified for the playoffs in CPL 2025. However, they suffered a nine-wicket defeat to Trinbago Knight Riders in the Eliminator. Meanwhile, Jamaica Kingsmen, captained by Rovman Powell, are making their CPL debut this season.
Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2026, Match 1, Match Details
Match: Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2026, Match 1
Time & Date: 4:30 AM IST, Saturday, August 8
Venue: Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent, Kingstown
Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2026, Match 1 Probable XIs
Jamaica Kingsmen
Saim Ayub, Shayan Jahangir, Keacy Carty, Usman Khan (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Maaz Sadakat, Andre Russell, Keemo Paul, Odean Smith, Jediah Blades, Vitel Lawes
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Evin Lewis, Kusal Perera (wk), Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo, Moeen Ali (c), Shadab Khan, Shamar Springer, Fabian Allen, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph
Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2026, Match 1 Pitch Report
With the average first innings score being 156 in the last three T20Is played here, we can expect a good wicket for both batters and bowlers equally. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first.
Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2026, Match 1 Top Picks
Shadab Khan
All-rounder Shadab Khan is expected to have a good game time in both the batting and bowling departments.
Andre Russell
All-rounder Andre Russell is known for his game-changing death-over batting skills. Moreover, he is expected to roll his arm.
Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2026, Match 1 Captain picks
Saim Ayub
Saim Ayub is expected to do well with the willow in the power play overs. Also, he is anticipated to roll his arm.
Evin Lewis
Evin Lewis, one of the dashing opening batters, is expected to take the game away from the opposition in the power play overs.
Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2026, Match 1 Head to Head Dream11 team
Saim Ayub (c), Keacy Carty, Usman Khan, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell (vc), Evin Lewis, Kusal Perera, Shadab Khan, Vitel Lawes, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph
Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, CPL 2026, Match 1 Grand League Dream11 team
Saim Ayub, Keacy Carty, Usman Khan, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Evin Lewis (c), Kusal Perera, Shadab Khan (vc), Vitel Lawes, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph
