CPL Cricket Standings 2026: Guyana Take Control as Final Playoff Race Tightens

CPL Cricket Standings 2026: Guyana Take Control as Final Playoff Race Tightens

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

The CPL Cricket Standings 2026 have changed dramatically as the Caribbean Premier League reaches the final two matches of its league stage.

Guyana Amazon Warriors have turned their earlier games-in-hand advantage into control of the table. After beating Trinbago Knight Riders by six wickets in their latest match, Guyana have 16 points from nine matches, with eight wins and only one defeat.

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have completed their 10-match league campaign with 13 points, while Jamaica Kingsmen, Barbados Tridents and Saint Lucia Kings are all sitting on eight points.

But those three eight-point totals do not represent the same situation.

Saint Lucia have completed all 10 matches.

Jamaica have played nine.

Barbados have played only eight and therefore still have two opportunities to add points.

That makes the final stage of the CPL Cricket Standings 2026 much more interesting than the positions alone suggest.

CPL Cricket Standings 2026 – Latest Points Table

Updated after Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders on September 11.

For readers who want the broader table, results and team-by-team movement throughout the tournament, our CPL Points Table 2026 page provides the complete points-table view.

Who Is No. 1 in CPL Cricket Standings 2026?

Guyana Amazon Warriors are No. 1 in the CPL Cricket Standings 2026.

Their current record is:

Matches: 9
Wins: 8
Losses: 1
Points: 16

This is a major change from the earlier stage of the tournament.

Guyana once had only eight points, but they had played just four matches. Antigua had more points at the time because the Falcons had played significantly more games.

Guyana have now converted those matches in hand into victories.

They won their first six matches before Antigua & Barbuda Falcons finally ended their unbeaten run.

Instead of allowing that defeat to derail their campaign, Guyana responded by beating Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders.

Eight wins from nine games make them the most successful team of the league stage so far.

Guyana Beat TKR to Strengthen Top Position

Guyana’s latest result came against Trinbago Knight Riders at Providence.

TKR batted first and managed:

126/8 from 20 overs

Mehidy Hasan Miraz produced an outstanding bowling performance for Guyana, taking 4/23 from four overs.

Justin Greaves top-scored for TKR with 35, while Colin Munro contributed 26.

Guyana then completed the chase, reaching:

127/4 in 18.4 overs

The Warriors won by six wickets with eight balls remaining.

The result took Guyana from 14 to 16 points and completed another important step in their push for the top league position.

The effect of these meetings on both teams’ seasons can also be followed through our Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders standings coverage.

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Finish on 13 Points

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have completed their league schedule.

Their final record is:

Matches: 10
Wins: 6
Losses: 3
No Result: 1
Points: 13

Antigua spent a considerable part of CPL 2026 at the top of the standings.

They collected points consistently and produced one of their best performances against Guyana.

The Falcons scored 182/5 before dismissing the Warriors for only 117, winning by 65 runs.

That remains Guyana’s only defeat after nine matches.

Antigua’s ability to beat the strongest team in the competition could become particularly relevant if the two sides meet again during the playoffs.

Three Teams Are Locked on Eight Points

This is where the CPL Cricket Standings 2026 become especially interesting.

Three teams currently have eight points:

Jamaica Kingsmen – 8

Barbados Tridents – 8

Saint Lucia Kings – 8

But their matches played are different:

Jamaica – 9 matches

Barbados – 8 matches

Saint Lucia – 10 matches

That gives Barbados the biggest opportunity.

The Tridents still have four potential points available.

Jamaica have only two.

Saint Lucia cannot add any more league points.

Barbados Tridents Have Changed the Playoff Race

Barbados were in serious trouble earlier in the tournament.

After six matches, they had only four points.

But their recent recovery has completely changed the table.

Barbados defeated Saint Lucia Kings by eight wickets before beating St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by four wickets.

That moved them to:

Played: 8
Won: 4
Lost: 4
Points: 8

Their latest victory over SKN was particularly important.

The Patriots were bowled out for 118, with Chris Green taking 4/20.

Barbados then reached 120/6 in 18 overs, with Quinton de Kock finishing unbeaten on 44.

That victory lifted Barbados directly into the playoff battle.

The full impact of that result is covered in our Barbados Tridents vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots standings update.

Barbados vs Jamaica Is Now a Huge Match

The next CPL league fixture could have a major effect on the final standings.

Barbados Tridents vs Jamaica Kingsmen

Date: September 12, 2026
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
Start: 8:00 PM AST

Before the match:

Barbados – 8 points from 8 matches

Jamaica – 8 points from 9 matches

A Barbados victory would move the Tridents to 10 points.

A Jamaica victory would take the Kingsmen to 10 points.

But there is an important difference.

Barbados still have another match against Guyana after facing Jamaica.

Jamaica do not.

That makes this one of the most important direct qualification battles of the league stage.

Jamaica Kingsmen Have One Chance Left

Jamaica have experienced a mixed debut CPL season.

Their record currently stands at:

Matches: 9
Wins: 4
Losses: 5
Points: 8

After a difficult beginning, Jamaica recovered strongly and moved into the playoff conversation.

But their September 4 defeat against Guyana proved costly.

Jamaica scored 159/7 before the Warriors reached 160/2 in 17.2 overs, winning by eight wickets.

The Kingsmen now have only one league match remaining.

That means the equation is simple.

Beat Barbados and move to 10 points.

Lose and remain on eight with no further opportunity to improve the total.

Saint Lucia Kings Run Out of Opportunities

Saint Lucia’s league campaign is complete.

Their final record:

Matches: 10
Wins: 4
Losses: 6
Points: 8

The disappointing part for Saint Lucia is that they reached eight points after only seven matches.

At that stage, they appeared to be in a strong playoff position.

Then everything changed.

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots defeated them by 137 runs.

Barbados beat them by eight wickets.

Guyana then beat them by four wickets.

Three consecutive defeats meant Saint Lucia finished their league campaign on the same eight points they had after seven matches.

Their huge defeat against SKN became one of the key turning points, which is covered in our SKN Patriots vs St Lucia Kings standings analysis.

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Finish With Seven Points

The Patriots have completed their league campaign.

Their final record is:

Matches: 10
Wins: 3
Losses: 6
No Result: 1
Points: 7

SKN produced some of the tournament’s most dramatic performances.

They successfully chased 218 against Barbados, reaching 220/4 in 19.1 overs.

They later smashed 235/4 against Saint Lucia Kings and bowled the Kings out for 98.

That produced an extraordinary 137-run victory.

But isolated big performances were not enough.

SKN lost their final match against Barbados and finished on seven points.

With no matches remaining, their playoff challenge is over.

TKR Finish Bottom After Difficult CPL 2026

Trinbago Knight Riders have also completed their 10 league matches.

Their final record is:

Played: 10
Won: 3
Lost: 7
Points: 6

It has been a disappointing campaign for one of the biggest franchises in CPL history.

TKR had opportunities to recover, but defeats continued to arrive at crucial moments.

Their final game against Guyana ended with another loss.

Seven defeats from 10 matches leave them at the bottom of the standings.

CPL Cricket Standings 2026 – NRR Picture

Net Run Rate becomes particularly important when teams finish level on points.

The last fully processed standings before the Guyana-TKR Match 33 update showed:

Important: Guyana and TKR have since completed their September 11 match, so their exact NRR figures must be recalculated by the official standings feed. Their points and win-loss records can be updated immediately from the confirmed result, but an estimated NRR should not be presented as official.

This distinction matters because Barbados, Jamaica and Saint Lucia are all on eight points.

What Does NRR Mean in CPL Standings?

NRR stands for Net Run Rate.

In simple terms, it compares how quickly a team scores runs with how quickly its opponents score against it across the tournament, with the competition rules governing adjustments for completed innings and shortened matches.

NRR usually becomes important when two or more teams finish level on points.

That is exactly why it matters now.

Jamaica, Barbados and Saint Lucia all have eight points.

If Barbados fail to move beyond eight, NRR could become a decisive factor in determining the final order among teams level on points.

If Barbados reach 10 points, however, they would move clear of teams stuck on eight.

Why Barbados Control Their Own Position

This is probably the most important takeaway from the current CPL Cricket Standings 2026.

Barbados have eight points.

But they still have two matches.

Their maximum possible total is:

12 points

Jamaica can reach a maximum of:

10 points

Saint Lucia are already fixed on:

8 points

So Barbados have a clear route to separating themselves from both teams.

Their remaining matches are difficult, though.

First comes Jamaica.

Then comes table-leading Guyana.

Remaining CPL 2026 League Fixtures

Only two men’s league matches remain:

Both matches involve Barbados.

That means the Tridents have more influence over the final standings than any other team at this stage.

For the full remaining schedule and tournament picture, our Caribbean Premier League 2026 fixtures, points table and latest updates pillar page follows the competition through the league stage and playoffs.

CPL 2026 Playoff Format

The top four teams progress from the league stage.

The playoff system then rewards teams finishing first and second.

Qualifier 1

1st vs 2nd

The winner advances directly to the final.

Eliminator

3rd vs 4th

The loser is eliminated.

Qualifier 2

The loser of Qualifier 1 faces the winner of the Eliminator.

The winner advances to the final.

This means finishing in the top two is considerably more valuable than simply qualifying in third or fourth.

CPL 2026 Playoff Schedule

The men’s playoffs will be held at Kensington Oval.

The final league positions will determine which teams enter each route.

How Much Have the Standings Changed?

The transformation since the previous standings update is significant.

Earlier, Antigua were No. 1 with 11 points.

Guyana had eight points from four matches.

Saint Lucia and Jamaica also had eight.

SKN had five.

TKR and Barbados had four each.

Now the picture is:

Guyana – 16

Antigua – 13

Jamaica – 8

Barbados – 8

Saint Lucia – 8

SKN – 7

TKR – 6

Guyana have made the biggest move.

They have doubled their points total from eight to 16.

Barbados have also doubled their total from four to eight.

Saint Lucia, remarkably, remain on eight despite having played three additional matches since they first reached that mark.

Guyana Converted Games in Hand Into Wins

Earlier in the season, the big question was whether Guyana could take advantage of having played fewer matches.

We now have the answer.

Yes.

Guyana went from:

4 matches – 4 wins – 8 points

to:

9 matches – 8 wins – 16 points

Their only defeat during that period came against Antigua.

That is why the earlier games-in-hand discussion was so important.

Having matches available only matters if a team converts them into points.

Guyana did exactly that.

Antigua Are Still a Serious Threat

Guyana’s superior points total should not obscure Antigua’s strong campaign.

The Falcons have:

6 wins

3 losses

1 no-result

13 points

And they are the only team to defeat Guyana so far.

Their 65-run victory over the Warriors was not a narrow upset.

It was convincing.

That could matter psychologically if the two teams meet during the playoffs.

Which Teams Are Eliminated?

Two teams have completed their league campaigns below the eight-point group.

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

7 points from 10 matches

Trinbago Knight Riders

6 points from 10 matches

Neither can add further league points.

Their playoff challenges are therefore over.

Saint Lucia’s position is different.

They have eight points and are still mathematically involved in the final standings, but because all 10 of their matches are complete, they depend entirely on the results involving Barbados and Jamaica.

What Happens If Barbados Beat Jamaica?

Barbados would move to:

10 points from nine matches

Jamaica would remain on:

8 points from 10 matches

Barbados would then have another match against Guyana.

That would put the Tridents in a very strong position relative to Jamaica and Saint Lucia.

What Happens If Jamaica Beat Barbados?

Jamaica would finish on:

10 points from 10 matches

Barbados would remain on:

8 points from nine matches

The Tridents would then need their final game against Guyana to improve their total.

That scenario would make the final league fixture extremely important.

Why the September 12 Match Matters So Much

Barbados vs Jamaica is not simply another late-season match.

It directly connects two teams currently level on points.

The result will therefore do two things simultaneously.

The winner gains two points.

The loser is denied those same two points.

That makes a direct head-to-head contest more valuable than a normal match against a team outside the playoff race.

For Jamaica, it is the final opportunity.

For Barbados, it is the first of two.

CPL Cricket Standings 2026 – What to Watch Next

There are now only a few major questions left.

Can Barbados move beyond the eight-point group?

Can Jamaica win their final league match and reach 10?

Will Saint Lucia’s eight points be enough to keep them in the final playoff picture?

Can Guyana finish their league campaign with nine victories from 10 matches?

And what will the final NRR calculations look like if multiple teams finish level?

The next two matches will answer almost all of those questions.

FAQs – CPL Cricket Standings 2026

Who is No. 1 in the CPL Cricket Standings 2026?

Guyana Amazon Warriors are No. 1 with 16 points from nine matches after eight victories and one defeat.

How many points do Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have?

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have completed their league campaign with 13 points from 10 matches.

How many points do Barbados Tridents have?

Barbados have eight points from eight matches and still have two league matches remaining.

How many points do Jamaica Kingsmen have?

Jamaica have eight points from nine matches and have one league fixture remaining against Barbados.

How many points do Saint Lucia Kings have?

Saint Lucia Kings finished their 10 league matches with eight points after four wins and six defeats.

Are St Kitts & Nevis Patriots eliminated?

Yes. SKN have completed their 10 matches with seven points, so they cannot add to their total.

Are Trinbago Knight Riders eliminated?

Yes. TKR have completed their league campaign with six points from 10 matches.

Which teams are currently level on eight points?

Jamaica Kingsmen, Barbados Tridents and Saint Lucia Kings all have eight points.

Why is NRR important now?

NRR can separate teams that finish level on points. With three teams currently sitting on eight, it could influence the final order if they remain tied.

What is Barbados’ maximum possible points total?

Barbados currently have eight points with two matches remaining, so they can reach a maximum of 12 points.

What is Jamaica’s maximum possible total?

Jamaica have eight points with one match remaining, giving them a maximum of 10 points.

When is the next CPL 2026 match?

Barbados Tridents face Jamaica Kingsmen on September 12 at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.

CPL Cricket Standings 2026 – Final Analysis

The CPL Cricket Standings 2026 now look completely different from the beginning of September.

Guyana Amazon Warriors have converted their matches in hand into victories and taken control of the table with 16 points from nine matches.

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have completed a strong league campaign with 13 points.

Behind them, the battle remains fascinating.

Jamaica Kingsmen, Barbados Tridents and Saint Lucia Kings are all on eight points.

But Barbados have the crucial advantage of two remaining matches.

Their next game against Jamaica is a direct battle between two teams on the same points total.

After that, Barbados face Guyana in the final league match.

SKN and TKR are out of opportunities.

Saint Lucia can only wait.

Jamaica have one final chance.

Barbados have two.

That is why the final two league matches could still produce a major change in the latest Caribbean Premier League standings and CPL 2026 playoff race.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rajani Kant

Cricket Writer & Editor at TeamStats.in

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