The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has confirmed that its 2026 season will begin on August 7, with St. Vincent and the Grenadines hosting matches for the very first time, with three fixtures set to take place at the Arnos Vale Stadium.
A statement from the CPL says the move "marks an exciting expansion in host venues" for the competition and reinforces the tournament's “commitment to bringing world-class T20 cricket to fans across the Caribbean.”
Arnos Vale leg of CPL 2026:
August 7 - Jamaica Kingsmen vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
August 8 - St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders
August 9 - Antigua and Barbuda Falcons vs. St. Lucia Kings
Three centuries were recorded on the final day of the Jamaica-Barbados contest
Jamaica Scorpions
Guyana 264 & 233 for 6 (Imlach 82, Nandu 58; John 2-48) beat Windwards 286 & 209 (Ambris 107*, Descarte 39; Motie 4-46) by 4 wickets
The Guyana Harpy Eagles commenced their defense of the West Indies Championship in ideal fashion, defeating the Windward Islands Volcanoes by 4 wickets on Wednesday’s final day of their round one encounter at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.
The Harpy Eagles, who began the day on 38 for 1, needing an additional 194 runs for victory, were handed a sturdy foundation from overnight batsmen captain Tevin Imlach (82) and Matthew Nandu (58).
The pair shared in a 137-run second-wicket stand to bring the Harpy Eagles to within 94 runs of victory, before useful contributions from Kemol Savory (24) and Gudakesh Motie (23) saw them to a successful chase at 233 for 6 in 78.4 overs.
There were two wickets apiece for Ryan John (2/48) and Kenneth Dember (2/75).
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced plans to formalize a strategic partnership with NCL Canada Inc. (NCL), the current owner and operator of Canada’s Global T20 league (GT20). A statement from CWI said the alliance would be “focused on the development and growth of the Global T20 tournament and its supporting ecosystem in North America and the Caribbean.”
The collaboration includes the possibility of CWI taking an ownership stake in the league, as well as the acquisition of a franchise within the competition, along with “broader commercial opportunities.”
Both organizations are exploring avenues to facilitate the participation of Canadian teams in future CWI tournaments, further enhancing competitive opportunities and cross-regional engagement. CWI’s High-Performance Centre, which is set to be constructed in Antigua, would also be made available to Canadian players for training.
Despite Ambris’ 107, Guyana and Barbados are in control elsewhere
T&T 507 for 5 dec. (Jangoo 203*, Hinds 100*; Thomas 3-98) beat Leewards 138 & 98 all out (Greaves 56*, Doram 16; Khary Pierre 4-37) by an innings and 271 runs
The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force earned the first victory of this season’s West Indies Championship, romping to an emphatic innings and 271-run win inside three days over the Leeward Islands Hurricanes at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua and Barbuda.
Overnight batters Amir Jangoo and Terrance Hinds both went on to achieve milestones as the Red Force racked up a first-innings lead of 369 after adding 127 runs to their overnight 380 for 5 to declare on 507 in 145 overs, without losing any wickets on the day.
Jangoo added 70 to notch an unbeaten double-ton (203), alongside Terrance Hinds, who was also left unbeaten while adding 45 to his overnight 55 for an even 100.
Khary Pierre then grabbed figures of 4 for 37 to help dismiss the Hurricanes for 98 in 52.3 overs, despite an unbeaten 56 from Justin Greaves. There were two wickets apiece for Bryan Charles (2/15) and Anderson Phillip (2/18). Seamer Jayden Seales claimed 1 for 16 in 12 overs.
The Guyana-Windwards and Jamaica-Barbados match-ups are being closely contested
T&T 380 for 5 (Jangoo 133*, Da Silva 62; Thomas 3-82) lead Leewards 138 all out (Hamilton 44, Andrew 27, Charles 3-9) by 242 runs
The West Indies Championship continued on Monday with the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force building a 242-run first-innings lead over the Leeward Islands Hurricanes at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua and Barbuda in what has been the most dominant first-round display.
Replying to the Leeward Islands Hurricanes' total of 138 all out, Amir Jangoo’s magnificent unbeaten knock of 133 propelled the Red Force to 380 for 5 at stumps on Monday’s second day. Captain Joshua Da Silva contributed 62, with opener Evin Lewis adding 49. Jangoo will resume batting on Day 3 alongside Terrance Hind, who ended the day on 55 not out.
Pacer Oshane Thomas has so far claimed figures of 3 for 82 for the Hurricanes. T&T had begun the day on 62 without loss.
