JAK vs STKNP 18th CPL Match Highlights: Saim Ayub’s stunning 102 off 58 balls guided Jamaica Kingsmen to 182/7, and despite a determined St Kitts and Nevis Patriots chase, the home side fell 11 runs short at Warner Park, Basseterre on August 27. The victory consolidates Jamaica’s fourth-place standing in the CPL 2026 table, while the Patriots remain anchored at seventh.
JAK vs STKNP CPL 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
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Match Highlights
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won the toss and chose to field first at Warner Park, a decision that looked shrewd immediately. Naseem Shah struck with the very first ball, sending Keacy Carty back for a duck, and then dismissed Maaz Sadaqat (2) at 2.2 overs to leave Jamaica reeling at 12/2 inside the powerplay. The Patriots had set the tone, but one player was about to rewrite the narrative entirely.
Saim Ayub walked in at number three and refused to be rattled by the early damage. Kirk McKenzie (10) and Usman Khan (10) offered brief company without holding on, and by the strategic timeout Jamaica were 68/4, a difficult position with Ayub still at the crease on 39. From that precarious platform, the match pivoted entirely on what the left-hander did next.
Ayub began to accelerate with calculated aggression. His fifty came off just 36 balls, built on six sixes and two boundaries, and he showed particular relish against Hasaranga and McCoy in the middle overs. Rovman Powell joined him for the crucial fifth-wicket stand, and the pair put on 50 runs in just 31 balls, a partnership that swung momentum decisively in Jamaica’s direction as the score moved past 100 and then 135.
Powell fell to Hasaranga for 21 at 16.1 overs, but the damage was done. Ayub pressed on to reach his century off 57 balls, one of the finest knocks in CPL 2026 so far. He was eventually caught off McCoy for 102 at 18.4 overs, leaving behind figures of 6 fours and 8 sixes in an innings that almost single-handedly defined the match. Late contributions from Keemo Paul (25 not out off 13) and Odean Smith (7 off 3) pushed Jamaica to 182/7.
Wanindu Hasaranga (2/18 off 4) was the pick of the STKNP attack, disciplined, economical, and the only bowler to keep Ayub relatively quiet in patches. Naseem Shah (2/35) was sharp early, while Obed McCoy (2/43) and Waqar Salamkheil (0/45) were punished across their eight overs combined. Jamaica’s 183-run target felt competitive but achievable, if the Patriots could build partnerships.
The chase began in difficult fashion. Kyle Mayers fell for 8 in the first over, and Johnson Charles (14) followed at 4.5 overs, leaving STKNP at 37/2. Kevin Wickham lasted just three deliveries before Jediah Blades had him caught for 1, and at 42/3 the Patriots needed something special from their middle order. The required rate was climbing steadily.
Andre Fletcher provided the spine of the reply. The wicketkeeper-batter struck 55 off 38 balls, four fours and three sixes, and alongside Jason Holder (34 off 23, three fours and two sixes) built the chase’s most important partnership. Fletcher reached his fifty off 32 deliveries and looked set to drive the game to a tight finish, but Saim Ayub returned to dismiss him caught and bowled at 15.1 overs for 55, with STKNP needing 71 more from 29 balls.
Holder’s dismissal to Hunain Shah for 34 at 18.4 overs left the Patriots at 150/6, requiring 33 from the final eight balls, an ask that left too much for the tail. Dasun Shanaka attacked bravely with 35 not out off 18 (four sixes), but with insufficient support and deliveries running out fast, the Patriots fell short at 171/6. Hunain Shah (2/23), Keemo Paul (1/31), and Ayub (1/20) all contributed with the ball, keeping a lid on the chase at critical moments.
Jamaica’s win reflects a team capable of absorbing early pressure through individual brilliance. For the Patriots, rooted at seventh in the table, the ability to recover when their top order fails remains a serious concern as the CPL 2026 playoffs draw closer.
Toss Winner
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won the toss and elected to field first at Warner Park, Basseterre.
Key Moment
The decisive turning point was Saim Ayub’s fifth-wicket partnership with Rovman Powell — 50 runs in 31 balls from a position of 68/4 at the strategic timeout. Jamaica’s innings had stalled across four wickets; that stand rebuilt it into a match-winning total of 182/7.
Star Performer / MVP
Saim Ayub
Saim Ayub was the undisputed Player of the Match: his 102 off 58 (6 fours, 8 sixes) rescued Jamaica from 68/4 and set up the winning total, while his 1/20 with the ball, including the crucial dismissal of Andre Fletcher, ended the Patriots’ most threatening partnership.
Jamaica Kingsmen vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots Match Summary
Team | Score |
Jamaica Kingsmen | 182/7 (20 overs) |
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | 171/6 (20 overs) |
Result | Jamaica Kingsmen won by 11 runs |
Player of the Match | Saim Ayub (JAK) – 102 (58) & 1/20 |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Rovman Powell – 208 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Matthew Forde – 13 wickets |
JAK vs STKNP Playing XI
Jamaica Kingsmen: Keacy Carty, Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Kirk McKenzie, Usman Khan, Rovman Powell (c), Keemo Paul, Odean Smith, Vitel Lawes, Jediah Blades, Hunain Shah
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Johnson Charles, Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher, Kevin Wickham, Mikyle Louis, Jason Holder (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Naseem Shah, Obed McCoy, Waqar Salamkheil
FAQs – Yesterday’s Jamaica Kingsmen vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 18th Match (Aug 27, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Jamaica Kingsmen vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots match?
A1: Yesterday (August 27, 2026), 18th CPL 2026 Match: Jamaica Kingsmen (182/7) beat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (171/6) by 11 runs at Warner Park, Basseterre. JAK: Saim Ayub top-scored with a brilliant century (102 off 58), while Hunain Shah took 2/23 with the ball. STKNP: Andre Fletcher led the reply with 55 off 38, but the Patriots ran out of wickets and time. Result: Jamaica move to fourth in the CPL standings; St Kitts remain seventh.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Saim Ayub of Jamaica Kingsmen was named Player of the Match for his match-defining 102 off 58 balls — featuring 6 fours and 8 sixes from a position of 68/4, combined with an economical 1/20 from four overs, including the dismissal of the Patriots’ top scorer Andre Fletcher.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won the toss and elected to field first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Jamaica Kingsmen, Saim Ayub top-scored with 102 off 58 balls. For St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Andre Fletcher led the batting with 55 off 38, while Jason Holder contributed 34 off 23 and Dasun Shanaka added a late unbeaten 35 off 18 in a losing cause.
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