By Anas Ahmed 
Falcons Achieve Milestone in CPL 2025
For the first time in franchise history, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have qualified for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) playoffs. In a tense and low-scoring encounter at Providence Stadium, they edged out Guyana Amazon Warriors by 4 wickets with just five balls remaining.
Seales Tears Through Warriors’ Top Order
Winning the toss, Falcons captain Imad Wasim elected to field first. The decision paid dividends immediately. Jayden Seales tore into the Warriors lineup with pace and precision, ending with 4/15, while spinner Usama Mir claimed 3/17. Between them, they collapsed the Warriors for under 100 – just 99 all out, setting a modest target but putting intense pressure on the Falcons’ batting.
Jangoo Anchors Nervy Chase
The Falcons’ reply began disastrously. They were reduced to 24/4 inside the powerplay as Imran Tahir and Moeen Ali struck early. But in the chaos emerged Amir Jangoo, calm and unshakeable. He carried his bat, finishing with 51 off 57 balls*. He guided the chase bite by bite. Wickets continued to fall, but Jangoo’s resolve held firm.
Spinners made it difficult. Tahir scooped wickets, Moeen Ali kept things tight. But when the end loomed, Fabian Allen chipped in (15 off 14) and a composed late effort got Falcons over the line with 4 balls to spare.
What It Means
- Falcons now sit with 11 points from ten matches, clinching their first-ever playoff spot.
- Warriors remain in contention with 8 points from eight games, but now under pressure.
- Seales and Mir’s bowling masterclass highlighted how spin and pace combined can dominate even on pitches favouring seam.
- Jangoo’s innings becomes a template for building pressure-chasing knock: steadiness, shot selection, and calm when panic sets in.
Brief Scores
Guyana Amazon Warriors: 99 all out (Shai Hope 26; Jayden Seales 4/15, Usama Mir 3/17)
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: 103/6 in 19.1 overs (Amir Jangoo 51*(57), Moeen Ali 2/10)
Zainab Shafiq