Matthew Forde’s Historic Five-For Powers St Lucia Kings Past Jamaica in CPL 2026

Matthew Forde tore through Jamaica Kingsmen with a historic five-wicket haul before Kamil Pooran produced an unbeaten 81 as St Lucia Kings closed their CPL 2026 home leg with a six-wicket victory at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.

Jamaica recovered from a disastrous 54 for five inside the powerplay to reach 169 for nine, largely through Keacy Carty’s patient 50, Andre Russell’s 25 from 15 balls and Odean Smith’s unbeaten 27 from 17.

That recovery gave the visitors something to defend, but Pooran controlled the chase with six fours and five sixes from 49 deliveries. Obus Pienaar then turned his first appearance of the season into a memorable one, following three catches with an unbeaten 34 from only 14 balls.

St Lucia reached 171 for four in 18.2 overs, winning with 10 balls remaining and moving to the top of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 standings after Match 13.

St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen: CPL 2026 Match 13 Summary

Competition	Caribbean Premier League 2026
Match	St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen, Match 13
Date	August 21, 2026
Venue	Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Toss	St Lucia Kings elected to field
Jamaica Kingsmen	169/9 in 20 overs
St Lucia Kings	171/4 in 18.2 overs
Result	St Lucia Kings won by six wickets with 10 balls remaining
Player of the Match	Matthew Forde, 5/23
Top scorer	Kamil Pooran, 81* from 49 balls
Points	St Lucia Kings 2, Jamaica Kingsmen 0

TL;DR

• St Lucia Kings defeated Jamaica Kingsmen by six wickets in CPL 2026 Match 13.
• Matthew Forde took a career-best 5/23, including four wickets during a brutal opening spell.
• Jamaica collapsed to 54 for five before recovering to 169 for nine.
• Keacy Carty scored 50 from 45 balls, while Andre Russell made 25 from 15 and Odean Smith finished unbeaten on 27.
• Kamil Pooran anchored the chase with an unbeaten 81 from 49 balls, including six fours and five sixes.
• Obus Pienaar made 34* from only 14 deliveries after taking three catches earlier in the match.
• St Lucia completed the chase in 18.2 overs and moved to the top of the CPL 2026 table after Match 13.

Forde Turns Jamaica’s Powerplay Into a Survival Exercise

St Lucia had elected to field, and Matthew Forde made that decision look inspired almost immediately.

Kirk McKenzie had already fallen to Shadley van Schalkwyk for one when Forde began attacking the core of Jamaica’s batting order.

Saim Ayub made only one before sending a catch to Pienaar. Usman Khan briefly threatened to change the rhythm of the innings, smashing 28 from just 11 balls with three fours and two sixes, but his aggression lasted only long enough to show what Jamaica might have done with a stable platform.

Forde removed him at 40 for three.

One delivery later, captain Rovman Powell was gone for a first-ball duck.

That sequence changed the entire complexion of the innings.

Hassan Khan became Forde’s fourth victim when an lbw decision was upheld on review, leaving Jamaica 54 for five after only 5.4 overs.

The Kingsmen somehow finished the powerplay on 55 for five. The run rate was healthy. The batting resources were already badly depleted.

It was an extraordinary contrast.

Usman’s brief assault had helped Jamaica score at more than nine runs an over during the first six, yet Forde had removed so much of the middle order that the visitors were immediately forced into reconstruction mode.

Matthew Forde Makes CPL History in St Lucia

Forde eventually returned to dismiss Keacy Carty for his fifth wicket and finish with 5 for 23 from four overs.

The performance carried historical significance. He became the youngest bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the CPL and the first player to claim a CPL five-for at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.

There was also a clear tactical explanation behind the performance.

Forde said afterward that his focus remains on repeatedly hitting the six-to-eight-metre length and trusting the planning that takes place before each game.

“It’s about sticking to that six-to-eight-metre length.”

That approach worked because he did more than simply search for swing or pace early. Forde kept asking Jamaica’s batters to make decisions from a difficult length, then used changes of pace later when the innings demanded something different.

His fifth wicket illustrated that adaptability. Carty had finally reached 50 and was trying to lift Jamaica toward a stronger finish when Forde used a slower delivery to force the mistake.

For a St Lucia side that had been beaten by Guyana Amazon Warriors in Match 11, Forde’s opening burst supplied exactly the response they needed.

Carty Refuses to Let Jamaica Collapse Completely

Jamaica’s innings could easily have disappeared after the powerplay.

Carty prevented that.

His 50 from 45 balls was much slower than the innings around him, but circumstances demanded restraint. Jamaica had already lost five wickets before the end of the sixth over, leaving Carty with little reason to chase a strike rate of 150 while the lower middle order was still trying to settle.

Keemo Paul made 11 from 14 before Joshua Bishop removed him at 71 for six.

That brought Andre Russell to the crease with Jamaica still in serious trouble.

Russell had already shown during this tournament how violently he can change a match. His remarkable 68 against Barbados Tridents nearly rescued Jamaica from another impossible position before Daniel Sams and Barbados survived that CPL thriller.

There was no innings of that scale here, but Russell’s 25 from 15 balls mattered.

He struck three sixes and a four, giving Jamaica enough acceleration to move beyond 100 while Carty continued managing the other end.

Maheesh Theekshana eventually removed Russell at 112 for seven.

St Lucia still appeared capable of keeping Jamaica below 150.

Odean Smith Gives Jamaica a Total Worth Bowling At

Odean Smith changed the final phase.

He finished unbeaten on 27 from 17 balls, striking three sixes and combining effectively with Carty as Jamaica rebuilt from the wreckage of the first six overs.

Their eighth-wicket partnership took Jamaica deep enough into the innings to create a legitimate contest.

Carty reached his half-century from 42 deliveries before Forde finally removed him in the last over.

Jamaica closed on 169 for nine.

Considering they had been 54 for five, the total represented an excellent recovery.

It also continued an interesting pattern in their tournament. Jamaica have repeatedly shown enough lower-order firepower to survive poor starts. They had already recovered from difficult positions during their first-ball-to-last-ball battle with Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the CPL opener, and later found another escape route through Russell against Barbados.

The problem is how often that recovery has been necessary.

Pooran Takes Control After a Quiet St Lucia Powerplay

St Lucia’s chase began much more cautiously.

Tim Seifert struck three boundaries but made only 12 before Hunain Shah caught him off his own bowling at 25 for one.

The Kings managed 39 during the powerplay.

That was 16 fewer than Jamaica had scored during the same phase.

The difference was wickets.

Jamaica had lost five.

St Lucia had lost one.

Kamil Pooran understood the value of that advantage.

He did not panic because the asking rate had moved above nine an over. Instead, he built the chase around controlled aggression, attacking the bowlers he could pressure while allowing John Campbell to provide stability at the other end.

The pair added 66 runs for the second wicket.

Pooran reached his half-century from only 26 balls, having already struck four fours and four sixes.

By the strategic timeout, St Lucia were 91 for one after 10 overs.

The equation had become 79 from the final 60 balls with nine wickets in hand.

The chase was firmly under control.

Jamaica Find Two Wickets but Cannot Remove Pooran

Vitel Lawes briefly gave Jamaica a route back.

Campbell fell for 23 from 19 balls at 91, and Johann Jeremiah followed for one at 93 for three.

Roston Chase then made 11 before Hunain Shah bowled him, leaving St Lucia 114 for four after 13.5 overs.

Jamaica had created enough wickets to make the finish interesting.

They had not dismissed the batter who mattered most.

Pooran remained composed throughout those interruptions.

His innings became increasingly valuable because he never forced St Lucia to restart the chase. New batters were able to arrive knowing the required rate remained manageable and that one established player still understood the pace of the surface.

That same Pooran had already made 54 against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots earlier in the tournament, although St Lucia ultimately lost that game as Andre Fletcher anchored the Patriots’ successful chase.

Against Jamaica, Pooran made sure another strong innings finished with two points.

Obus Pienaar Turns Selection Gamble Into Match-Winning Impact

Obus Pienaar had already influenced the game before he faced a ball.

He took three catches during Jamaica’s innings, including Saim Ayub, Usman Khan and Andre Russell.

His biggest contribution came with the bat.

St Lucia still needed 56 when Pienaar joined Pooran at 114 for four.

Pienaar required very little time to settle.

He smashed four fours and two sixes in an unbeaten 34 from 14 deliveries, scoring at a strike rate of 242.85.

The partnership immediately removed any pressure created by Jamaica’s wickets.

Instead of asking Pooran to take additional risks, Pienaar attacked from the other end. That forced Jamaica’s bowlers to defend both sides of the partnership and eliminated the possibility of squeezing Pooran through dot-ball pressure.

The pair added an unbeaten 57 and carried St Lucia to 171 for four in 18.2 overs.

Pooran finished on 81 from 49 balls.

His six fours and five sixes accounted for 54 runs in boundaries alone.

Why St Lucia Won the Match

The six-wicket margin suggests a relatively comfortable chase, but St Lucia’s victory was created through three very different contributions.

1. Forde Broke Jamaica Before They Could Build

Four wickets inside the powerplay prevented Jamaica from ever constructing a conventional T20 innings.

Carty, Russell and Smith repaired the damage, but repair consumes deliveries that could otherwise be used for acceleration.

2. Pooran Protected the Chase From Wicket Pressure

Jamaica dismissed Campbell, Jeremiah and Chase within a relatively short period, but Pooran remained at the crease throughout.

That continuity stopped three wickets from becoming a collapse.

3. Pienaar Finished Before the Required Rate Could Become Dangerous

Pienaar’s 34 from 14 removed 34 runs from the target in barely more than two overs of batting.

His acceleration prevented Jamaica from taking the game into the final over, where pressure and boundary protection might have created another opening.

CPL 2026 Points Table After Match 13

The following standings reflect the Caribbean Premier League table immediately after St Lucia Kings defeated Jamaica Kingsmen in Match 13 on August 21, 2026. They do not include any later CPL results.

Pos.	Team	Played	Won	Lost	Points	NRR
1	St Lucia Kings	6	3	3	6	-0.250
2	Guyana Amazon Warriors	2	2	0	4	+1.805
3	Barbados Tridents	2	2	0	4	+0.368
4	Antigua and Barbuda Falcons	4	2	2	4	-0.008
5	Jamaica Kingsmen	6	2	4	4	-0.088
6	Trinbago Knight Riders	2	1	1	2	+0.222
7	St Kitts and Nevis Patriots	4	1	3	2	-0.794

St Lucia Reach the Top, but the Table Needs Context

St Lucia’s six points placed them first immediately after Match 13, but they had also played six matches.

Guyana Amazon Warriors and Barbados Tridents remained particularly dangerous because both had collected four points from only two games.

Guyana had entered Match 13 at the top after beating St Lucia by seven wickets in Match 11, while Barbados had also started two from two after Sherfane Rutherford and their spinners defeated the Kings in Match 9.

St Lucia therefore gained something valuable beyond the immediate position number.

They stopped a two-game losing run and reached six points before leaving home.

Jamaica’s situation became more difficult.

The Kingsmen slipped to two wins and four defeats after six matches. Their 51-run victory over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, inspired by Keemo Paul’s outstanding all-round performance in Match 10, had appeared to restore momentum.

Forde and Pooran halted it quickly.

Forde’s Home Connection Makes the Five-For Mean More

Forde’s Player of the Match interview added another layer to a performance that already carried statistical significance.

The Barbadian described St Lucia as his second home and spoke warmly about having his father in the stands.

He also made clear that the five-wicket haul would not change his preparation.

His approach after both success and failure is essentially the same: assess the performance, move on and begin working toward the next game.

That mindset matters in a competition where conditions, opponents and tactical matchups change quickly from venue to venue.

St Lucia had already seen Forde handle pressure earlier in the season when he defended the closing stages of their four-run victory over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.

Match 13 showed a different version of his value.

This time, he did most of the damage before the game had properly settled.

What the Result Means for Jamaica Kingsmen

Jamaica have enough power to trouble almost anyone in the CPL.

Their problem remains how frequently they ask that power to repair an innings.

They lost their first three matches before finally finding momentum. Their defeat to Guyana Amazon Warriors in Match 6 exposed similar problems, when Mohammad Nabi and the Warriors reduced them to 117.

They responded with two victories.

Against St Lucia, another top-order collapse returned.

Carty’s 50 deserves credit because it gave Russell and Smith a platform to attack. The lower-order recovery also showed Jamaica’s depth.

The concern is structural.

Against quality attacks, repeatedly losing several wickets before the middle overs will eventually make even 170 difficult to reach.

Jamaica scored 169 here despite losing five wickets in the powerplay.

That sounds encouraging until the other side chases it with 10 balls unused.

What the Result Means for St Lucia Kings

For St Lucia, this was probably their most complete performance of the tournament so far.

Earlier victories had required survival.

Their opening win against Antigua went down to the final over. Other matches exposed batting instability and vulnerability against strong spin attacks.

Match 13 offered a cleaner formula.

Forde supplied new-ball wickets.

Theekshana and Bishop helped prevent Jamaica’s recovery from becoming a 185-plus total.

Pooran controlled the chase.

Pienaar provided the finishing power.

That balance is encouraging because the Kings will need multiple methods of winning once the tournament moves away from Gros Islet.

Full fixtures, tournament information and official updates are available from the Caribbean Premier League. Further squad information is available through the CPL’s official Saint Lucia Kings page, while the league has also published its official background on the Jamaica Kingsmen franchise.

Top Performers

Player	Team	Performance
Matthew Forde	St Lucia Kings	5/23 from four overs
Kamil Pooran	St Lucia Kings	81* from 49 balls
Obus Pienaar	St Lucia Kings	34* from 14 balls and three catches
Keacy Carty	Jamaica Kingsmen	50 from 45 balls
Odean Smith	Jamaica Kingsmen	27* from 17 balls
Andre Russell	Jamaica Kingsmen	25 from 15 balls

Key Turning Points

• Forde strikes twice in two balls: Usman Khan and Rovman Powell departed at 40, leaving Jamaica four wickets down inside four overs.
• Jamaica fall to 54/5: Hassan Khan’s dismissal completed Forde’s destruction of the upper order.
• Carty and the lower order recover: Jamaica somehow rebuilt from 54/5 to 169/9.
• Pooran reaches fifty from 26 balls: His acceleration stopped the required rate from becoming a problem.
• Jamaica strike at 91 and 93: Campbell and Jeremiah fell quickly, creating the visitors’ best opening of the chase.
• Pienaar attacks immediately: His unbeaten 34 from 14 balls erased Jamaica’s chance of taking the match deep.

The Sports Encounter Verdict

Jamaica did exceptionally well to turn 54 for five into 169.

St Lucia were better at the moments that decided the match.

Forde attacked the most valuable part of Jamaica’s batting order before the powerplay had ended. Pooran then understood that a chase of 170 required control as much as aggression, especially after St Lucia lost wickets around him.

Pienaar supplied the final piece by refusing to let the contest drift toward a tense finish.

The result sent St Lucia to the top of the table after Match 13 and ended their home leg with three wins from six matches.

For Jamaica, four defeats from six leave much less room for another top-order collapse.

For St Lucia, the more encouraging message goes beyond the two points.

They finally produced a game in which their new-ball bowling, chase management and finishing power all worked together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won St Lucia Kings vs Jamaica Kingsmen in CPL 2026 Match 13?

St Lucia Kings won by six wickets, reaching 171 for four in 18.2 overs after Jamaica Kingsmen scored 169 for nine.

Who was Player of the Match?

Matthew Forde was named Player of the Match after taking five wickets for 23 runs from four overs.

How many runs did Kamil Pooran score?

Pooran finished unbeaten on 81 from 49 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes.

How many wickets did Matthew Forde take?

Forde took five wickets for 23 runs, including four wickets during Jamaica’s powerplay.

Who top-scored for Jamaica Kingsmen?

Keacy Carty scored 50 from 45 deliveries.

How did Obus Pienaar perform?

Pienaar took three catches and then scored an unbeaten 34 from only 14 balls, including four fours and two sixes.

What was Jamaica Kingsmen’s score?

Jamaica finished on 169 for nine from their 20 overs after recovering from 54 for five.

Where were St Lucia Kings in the CPL 2026 points table after Match 13?

St Lucia Kings moved to first place with six points from six matches immediately after Match 13.

Where were Jamaica Kingsmen after Match 13?

Jamaica Kingsmen were fifth with four points from six matches and a 2-4 win-loss record.