Shadab Khan produced a match-winning spell for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons against Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 1 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026. The Pakistan spinner claimed three wickets in three consecutive deliveries to assist the Falcons secure a nine-wicket win at Kensington Oval.
After being sent in to bat, Guyana Amazon Warriors collapsed to 76 in 15 overs on Thursday, September 17. The Falcons chased down the target in simply 5.2 overs to e book their place in Sunday’s ultimate. They may meet the winner of Qualifier 2 between Amazon Warriors and Jamaica Kingsmen in the title clash.
Historic Hat-Trick Helps Shadab Khan Spark Guyana Amazon Warriors Collapse
The collapse began when Sufyan Moqim struck twice in the eighth over. Shadab Khan then claimed a hat-trick in the ninth over to change into the primary Antigua and Barbuda Falcons player to achieve the feat in the CPL.
Shadab removed Shimron Hetmyer, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Quentin Sampson with three consecutive deliveries because the Amazon Warriors slipped from 40/1 to 49/9. He dismissed Hetmyer at long-on earlier than trapping Mehidy lbw with a googly.
Shadab completed the hat-trick by bowling Sampson through the gate. The leg-spinner later removed Imran Tahir to complete with 4/16. Moqim additionally claimed 4/13 because the Falcons’ spin attack dominated the league leaders.
Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph added 27 runs for the ultimate wicket, however the Amazon Warriors have been ultimately bowled out for 76 in 15 overs.
Rahkeem Cornwall Powers Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to Nine-Wicket Win
The Falcons made mild work of the 77-run target, reaching it in simply 5.2 overs. Rahkeem Cornwall attacked Guyana’s spinners from the beginning, smashing an explosive 49 off 16 balls.
Cornwall took on Imran Tahir, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Khary Pierre throughout the opening overs. Evin Lewis then joined the attack, hitting two fours and two sixes off Shamar Joseph in the fourth over.
Tahir ultimately dismissed Cornwall for 49, however Lewis remained unbeaten on 23. Amir Jangoo joined him at the crease, and the pair completed the chase earlier than the powerplay ended.
The victory sent Antigua and Barbuda Falcons directly into the CPL 2026 ultimate on September 20. Guyana Amazon Warriors will face Jamaica Kingsmen in Qualifier 2 on September 18 for another probability to succeed in the title clash.
Shadab Khan Reveals Simple Strategy Behind CPL Hat-Trick
Shadab Khan was named Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul and hat-trick. The Pakistan spinner mentioned reaching the milestone in a playoff match made it much more particular, however burdened that keeping his bowling simple remained the important thing to his success.
“Clearly, I am so blissful as a result of hat-trick is that sort of a milestone you need as a player in your career. And I did it in the playoff recreation, so it’s all the time good. And the staff received, that’s a very powerful as effectively.”
“I know some players choose my unsuitable ‘uns, some players choose my leg-spinner as effectively, however still I try to hit the stumps on a great space, and that is what I am doing. Make it simple, as a result of typically whenever you try to complicate stuff, cricket is a really laborious recreation.”
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