Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Lead CPL 2026 Table; Guyana Amazon Warriors Unbeaten and Chasing

# Standings snapshot

Guyana's net run rate (+2.604) is the best in the tournament and reflects a string of dominant wins, including a nine‑run victory over Trinbago Knight Riders where Shimron Hetmyer scored an unbeaten 111. St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots follow the top group after a big 137‑run win that featured Dasun Shanaka's 121 off 39 balls, noted as the fastest century in CPL history.

# Why the table matters now

Two factors shape the race to the knockouts: matches played and net run rate. Antigua have played more games (nine) and lead on total points. Guyana have played fewer matches and can climb the table quickly if they sustain their unbeaten form, especially because their NRR is substantially higher than most teams.

The top four teams qualify for the knockout stage, which runs September 16–20. For the first time in CPL history, all playoff matches including the final will be hosted at Kensington Oval in Barbados.

# Guyana's home stretch and opportunity

This sequence gives Guyana an opportunity to close the gap on Antigua with fewer travel disruptions and home‑ground conditions that have supported their run so far. A strong set of results at Providence could shift playoff seeding before the knockout phase.

# Table details (as reported)

Pos 1: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons — 9 matches, 5W 3L 1NR, NRR -0.267, 11 pts Pos 2: Guyana Amazon Warriors — 4 matches, 4W 0L, NRR +2.604, 8 pts Pos 3: Jamaica Kingsmen — 8 matches, 4W 4L, NRR +0.052, 8 pts Pos 4: St. Lucia Kings — 8 matches, 4W 4L, NRR -0.888, 8 pts Pos 5: St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots — 8 matches, 3W 4L 1NR, NRR +0.593, 7 pts Pos 6: Trinbago Knight Riders — 8 matches, 2W 6L, NRR -0.167, 4 pts Pos 7: Barbados Tridents — 5 matches, 2W 3L, NRR -0.784, 4 pts

# Recent match highlights

• Guyana beat Trinbago Knight Riders by nine runs with Shimron Hetmyer unbeaten on 111.

• Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have maintained their lead through a combination of wins and a no‑result despite three defeats.

# What to watch in the next two weeks

• Guyana's five home games at Providence Stadium. Results there will determine if they overtake Antigua before the playoffs.
• Net run rate shifts among the teams tied on points (Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia), since NRR is the primary separator when points are equal.
• Seeding implications for the knockout stage, which is centralized at Kensington Oval in Barbados Sept. 16–20.

# Bottom line

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons hold the table lead through volume of matches, while Guyana Amazon Warriors have the form and NRR to challenge rapidly once their home sequence begins. The next set of fixtures, particularly Guyana's run at Providence, will be decisive for playoff positioning ahead of the mid‑September knockout week in Barbados.