CPL 2026Antigua & Barbuda Falcons secured a commanding victory in the 30th match of CPL 2026, powered by their Pakistani all-rounder. They defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors by a massive margin of 65 runs. With this win, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have climbed to the top spot on the CPL 2026 points table.
The Pakistani all-rounder who steered the team to victory and the number one position is Shadab Khan; he first wreaked havoc with the bat against the Guyana Amazon Warriors and, not content with that alone, went on to cause chaos with the ball as well.
Highest Strike Rate, Lowest Economy Rate
Shadab Khan was not only the batsman with the highest strike rate in the entire match surpassing everyone on his own team but also the most economical bowler. Batting first, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons scored 182 for 5 in their 20 overs.
Shadab Khan remained unbeaten on 30 runs, achieving this score at a strike rate of 333.33. He scored his unbeaten 30 off just 9 balls, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes.
He wreaked havoc not just with the bat, but with the ball as well
Shadab Khan’s explosive performance was not limited to his batting; he displayed the same intensity while bowling, proving to be the most economical bowler—not just for his team, but of the entire match.
Shadab Khan conceded only 19 runs in his four overs. His economy rate of 4.75 was the lowest in the match. During his spell, he also claimed two wickets, dismissing Dwaine Pretorius and Quinton Sampson.
Opponents crumble against 183-run target; team climbs to the top spot
It was Shadab Khan's all-round performance that enabled the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons to overpower the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Chasing a target of 183 runs, the Guyana Amazon Warriors could only manage 117 runs in 14.2 overs, suffering a crushing defeat. With this victory, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons moved to the top of the points table.
