Shadab Khan Claimed Hat-Trick in CPL Victory
The bowler led the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to a decisive win against the Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Baseball
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Shadab Khan recorded impressive bowling figures of 4/16 and secured a hat-trick to help the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons reach the Caribbean Premier League final. The Guyana Amazon Warriors were bowled out for 76 runs, allowing the Falcons to chase the target in just 5.2 overs.
Why it matters
This dominant performance propelled the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons into the CPL final after a collapse saw the Amazon Warriors lose eight wickets for just nine runs. Khan became the third bowler in league history to achieve a hat-trick.
Shadab Khan recorded 4/16, while teammate Sufiyan Muqeem added 4/13 to dismantle the opposition. The Amazon Warriors fell to 76 all out, with the Falcons completing the chase in just 5.2 overs.
The players
Shadab Khan
A Pakistani cricketer who has become the second bowler from his country to claim multiple T20 hat-tricks.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
A professional cricket team competing in the Caribbean Premier League that reached the final following this victory.
Guyana Amazon Warriors
A prominent Caribbean Premier League cricket franchise based in Guyana.
The details
Khan dismissed Shimron Hetmyer, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Quentin Sampson using consecutive googlies to complete his hat-trick. Following the collapse, Rahkeem Cornwall scored 49 runs to ensure a rapid victory for the Falcons.
Timeline
2017: Rashid Khan recorded the first CPL hat-trick.
2018: Andre Russell recorded the second CPL hat-trick.
September 2026: Shadab Khan took his second T20 hat-trick.
Season Trajectory
This win fundamentally alters the CPL final bracket by eliminating the Amazon Warriors. Khan's milestone performance signals the Falcons as a major threat heading into the championship match.
The result eliminates the Amazon Warriors from title contention and secures a spot in the final for the Falcons. Fantasy participants should note the high efficiency of both Khan and Muqeem, who dominated the bowling rotation.
The takeaway
Achieving a hat-trick requires consistent accuracy under extreme pressure during the closing overs. Teams that can induce rapid middle-order collapses maintain a significant advantage in high-stakes tournament matches.
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