Antigua & Barbuda Falcons face Guyana Amazon Warriors at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (10,000 capacity) in North Sound, Antigua & Barbuda, on August 23, 2026, with first ball at 7:00 PM AST (UTC-4) in CPL 2026 Match 9. The Caribbean Premier League returns for its 12th season across six island venues, running from August 15 to September 22, 2026.

Guyana and Antigua are at opposite extremes of the Caribbean geography, and the Amazon Warriors bring a team built around power and guile. The Falcons, in their first full CPL seasons, are establishing their own identity against sides like the Warriors who have been chasing the title for years.

The Falcons are a relatively recent addition to the CPL, having replaced Jamaica Tallawahs in 2024. Brandon King anchors the batting with elegant stroke play, while Hayden Walsh Jr. provides a potent leg-spin option in the middle overs. Chris Green’s miserly off-spin has been a feature of CPL cricket for years.

The Amazon Warriors are built around the explosive batting of Shimron Hetmyer and the guile of veteran leg-spinner Imran Tahir. Romario Shepherd provides pace and power with both bat and ball, making the Warriors a balanced and dangerous outfit on their day.

A 7:00 PM AST first ball translates to 4:30 AM IST (next day) in India, midnight BST (next day) in London, 9:00 AM AEST (next day) in Sydney, and 7:00 PM EDT on the US East Coast. For the latest local time conversion, check Antigua time and Antigua and Barbuda time.

Named after the greatest batsman the Caribbean has ever produced, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound carries an aura few cricket grounds can match. The 10,000-capacity venue hosted matches during the 2007 Cricket World Cup. The stands fill with colour and noise as local fans bring steel drums, horns, and an energy that makes visiting teams feel every run they concede.