ABF vs GAW 15th CPL Match Highlights: Guyana Amazon Warriors dismantled Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by seven wickets with 61 balls to spare at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on August 23, 2026. A Shimron Hetmyer blitz and Shai Hope’s composure turned a 117-run chase into a ten-over formality, keeping GAW firmly at the top of CPL 2026.
ABF vs GAW CPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
CPL 2026 15th Match coverage is available across the following platforms; regional availability may vary.
- Pakistan: Live Stream: Tapmad & YouTube
- India: TV: JioStar | Live Stream: FanCode & YouTube
- Bangladesh: Live Stream: Tapmad & YouTube
- United Kingdom: TV: TNT Sports
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- Sri Lanka: Live Stream: YouTube & FanCode
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- MENA: Live Stream: Cricbuzz
- Worldwide: Matches may also be available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Match Highlights
Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and elected to field first at North Sound, a decision that immediately set the tone. The surface offered enough assistance to bowlers early on, and the Warriors’ attack was disciplined enough to make full use of both conditions and the target pressure they placed on the Falcons from the outset.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons started with purpose, reaching 49 runs for the loss of two wickets inside the powerplay. Rahkeem Cornwall fell cheaply for nine in the second over, but Amir Jangoo (37 off 29) and Karima Gore provided brief relief before Gore was removed for eight in the third. The Falcons looked competent without ever threatening the kind of total that would make the chase challenging.
The middle overs unravelled ABF’s innings in decisive fashion. Khary Pierre struck twice in two overs to stem the flow, removing Cornwall earlier and then capping his spell beautifully. Imran Tahir, the veteran leg-spinner, then produced the critical blow, drawing Hasan Nawaz into a mis-hit for 20 and later cleaning up Shamar Springer. His two-wicket haul for just 15 runs in three overs was the most economical spell of the innings.
Jangoo battled admirably, his 37 remained the highest score, but once he was removed in the 12th over, caught behind off Romario Shepherd, the Falcons had no one to anchor the finish. Kusal Perera’s 16 off 21 balls was too sedate for the situation. Joshua James (10 off 3) provided a brief flash of power, but Shamar Joseph swept through the lower order with three wickets, sending ABF to 116 all out in just 17 overs. The total looked well short on a ground where 170-plus is par.
The Guyana chase began with a minor stumble, Matthew Nandu fell for one in the second over, and Glenn Phillips departed for 11 shortly after. At 16 for two, the Warriors needed a steadying hand and an explosive one. They got both simultaneously.
Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope then produced one of the most dominant partnerships of the CPL 2026 season. Their 99-run third-wicket stand came at a breathtaking pace, 50 runs arrived in just 25 balls. Hope was the anchor with a controlled 47 not out off 26 deliveries, hitting four fours and four sixes. Hetmyer was the demolisher: 49 off 19 balls, striking six sixes in an innings of pure power.
Alzarri Joseph conceded 33 runs in three overs, Moeen Ali went for 16 in one, and Shamar Springer’s 0.5-over spell cost 24 runs, none of them could disrupt the tempo. Hetmyer was finally removed by Springer in the ninth over, departing just one run short of a half-century, but the match was already over as a contest. Quentin Sampson arrived, hit a six off the first ball he faced, and Shai Hope calmly knocked off the remaining runs.
GAW reached 121 for three in 9.5 overs, the margin of 61 balls was as emphatic a statement as the table-toppers have made all tournament. For ABF, falling to 116 all out again underlines a persistent batting fragility that one innings from Jangoo cannot paper over alone.
Toss Winner
Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and elected to field first at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.
Key Moment
The Hetmyer-Hope partnership was the defining passage of play. After GAW slipped to 16 for two in the third over, the duo added 99 runs in under seven overs, effectively ending the contest before the halfway point of the chase. Hetmyer’s assault, six sixes in 19 balls, made the 117-run target irrelevant within minutes.
Star Performer / MVP
Khary Pierre
Khary Pierre was named Player of the Match for his two-wicket haul of 2/19 in two overs, which broke a developing ABF partnership and applied the first significant squeeze on the Falcons’ innings at a crucial middle-overs juncture.
ABF vs GAW Match Summary
Team | Score |
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons | 116 (17 Ov) |
Guyana Amazon Warriors | 121/3 (9.5 Ov) |
Result | Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 7 wickets (61 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Khary Pierre (GAW) – 2/19 |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Rovman Powell – 187 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Matthew Forde – 12 wickets |
ABF vs GAW Playing XI
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons:Rahkeem Cornwall, Amir Jangoo, Karima Gore, Hasan Nawaz, Kusal Perera, Joshua James, Moeen Ali (c), Shadab Khan, Shamar Springer, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales
Guyana Amazon Warriors:Glenn Phillips, Matthew Nandu, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Quentin Sampson, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Dwaine Pretorius, Khary Pierre, Imran Tahir (c)
FAQs – Yesterday’s ABF vs GAW 15th Match (Aug 23, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s ABF vs GAW match?
A1: Yesterday (August 23, 2026) — 15th Match, CPL 2026: Guyana Amazon Warriors (121/3 in 9.5 overs) beat Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (116 in 17 overs) by 7 wickets with 61 balls remaining. ABF: Amir Jangoo top-scored with 37 off 29; Shamar Joseph took 3/22. GAW: Shimron Hetmyer blazed 49 off 19 and Shai Hope finished unbeaten on 47 off 26. GAW retain top spot in the CPL 2026 standings.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Khary Pierre of the Guyana Amazon Warriors was named Player of the Match for returning figures of 2/19 in two overs, removing Cornwall and Gore to keep Antigua and Barbuda Falcons well below a competitive total.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The 15th Match of CPL 2026 was played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua. Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and elected to field first — a decision fully vindicated as they bowled ABF out for 116 before cruising home in under ten overs.
Q4: Who were the top batting performers for both sides?
A4: For Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Amir Jangoo was the standout with 37 off 29 balls, the only player to offer sustained resistance. For Guyana Amazon Warriors, Shimron Hetmyer (49 off 19) and Shai Hope (47 not out off 26) shared a match-winning 99-run stand that settled the contest well before the midpoint of the chase.