Needed 6 runs off 6 balls, bowler turned the match; Then a mistake and a changed match result.

In the first match of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 played today, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons registered a thrilling win on the last ball. On the last ball, Jamaica Kingsmen captain Roman Powell missed the chance for an easy run out, otherwise this match would have gone to the Super Over. The last over for Jamaica was bowled by Hunain Shah, who had only 6 runs to defend. However, in this difficult situation, he bowled a brilliant over and took 2 wickets and kept the hope of victory till the last ball. He even brought the match to a draw, but a big mistake from Roman made all the effort in vain.

Thrill of the Last Over

19 overs, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons were 162/6. Only 6 runs were needed in 6 balls to win. Shamar Springer was playing with 2 and Jahmar Hamilton was playing with 3 runs. Hunain Shah bowled the first ball, on which Springer ran and took 2 runs. Taking a run on the next ball, he gave the strike to Hamilton. Now needed 3 runs in 4 balls.

2 wickets in 2 consecutive balls saw the game turnaround

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missed a run-out chance on the last ball

Shah bowled the last ball of a yorker, on which Shamar Springer wanted to hit a big shot but the grounded went to the front. He was taking the first run, during which the ball came into the hands of Roman Powell. But he missed the ball, he caught the ball again and bowled it but by then it was too late and the batsmen had won the match by 2 runs.

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Alzarri was named Player of the Match

match, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the toss and chose to bowl first. Jamaica Kingsman scored 167 runs batting first. Reza Hendricks scored 42 and Roman Powell scored 47 runs. Alzarri Joseph took 3 wickets for Jamaica. Chasing the target, Tajinder Singh scored the most runs for the Falcons, he played a brilliant innings of 62 runs in 37 balls. The Falcons won the match by 2 wickets.