Shimron Hetmyer Hits 3rd CPL Hundred, Achieves Featuring Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Kingsmen Qualifier 2 Match
Shimron Hetmyer blazed an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls for Guyana Amazon Warriors in CPL 2026 Qualifier 2, but his spectacular efforts were in vain as Jamaica Kingsmen secured a thrilling five-wicket victory. The crucial match, played at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Friday, September 18, 2026, saw the Kingsmen successfully chase down 207.
Shimron Hetmyer produced a masterclass in aggressive strokeplay, striking an unbeaten 102 from 45 deliveries to lead Guyana Amazon Warriors to a formidable 206 for 4 against Jamaica Kingsmen in Qualifier 2 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The innings marked the Guyanese left-hander's third career century in the competition and his second of the current season. Pakistan’s Maaz Sadaqat Becomes Youngest Centurion in Caribbean Premier League History.
Shimron Hetmyer Slams 3rd CPL Ton
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Hetmyer with his 3rd CPL 💯 in style with a boundary off the last ball!
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Explosive Middle-Overs Acceleration
Coming to the crease with Guyana seeking momentum, Hetmyer shifted the tempo almost immediately. He shared a steady 50-run stand with Shai Hope before launching an all-out assault on the Jamaica Kingsmen bowling attack.
Hetmyer reached his half-century in just 20 deliveries, finding the boundary with precision and power. His counter-attack disrupted Jamaica's plans, preventing the bowlers from settling into consistent lengths on a true batting surface.
Dramatic Final-Over Climax
Hetmyer maintained his aggression during the closing stages, forging another rapid 50-run partnership with Quentin Sampson.
Entering the final two balls of the 20th over needing eight runs to reach three figures, Hetmyer struck a clean six followed by a boundary off the final delivery to complete his century in style. His 45-ball knock featured four boundaries and eight sixes, anchoring the Amazon Warriors to a commanding total in the high-stakes knockout clash. 47-Year-Old Imran Tahir Becomes Oldest Player To Pick T20 Five-Wicket Haul, Achieves Feat During CPL 2026 Match.
Jamaica Kingsmen's Composed Chase
Despite the daunting target, the Jamaica Kingsmen displayed remarkable composure and an aggressive batting approach, successfully chasing down 207 with five wickets to spare. Opener Keacy Carty played a crucial half-century, providing the anchor around which the Kingsmen built their innings, ensuring that Hetmyer’s fireworks, though spectacular, were ultimately in a losing cause. Maaz Sadaqat, Rovman Powell and Kirk McKenzie played cameos with knocks of 41, 40, and 34, respectively. The victory sends the Jamaica Kingsmen to the CPL 2026 final, where they will face the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, a franchise that joined the CPL from the 2024 season.
Despite the heartbreaking loss, Hetmyer's outstanding innings will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of the tournament, though it ultimately couldn't carry the Guyana Amazon Warriors past the determined Jamaica Kingsmen. The focus now shifts to the highly anticipated final, where the Kingsmen will aim to cap off their impressive season with the championship title.
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