Kingsmen coach confident of ticking off win against imperious Amazon Warriors

JAMAICA Kingsmen head coach Grant Bradburn says his team is taking a disciplined, game-by-game approach as they chase a play-off spot in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and they have a tough assignment against unbeaten Guyana Amazon Warriors at Providence on Friday at 6:00 pm (Jamaica time). The Kingsmen sit on eight points with four wins from eight games, while Guyana are the team to beat so far — perfect in four matches for their eight points. Guyana will look to extend their impeccable start and repel any thoughts of revenge from the Kingsmen who they defeated by six wickets earlier in the tournament.

The Kingsmen, however, arrive with momentum from back-to-back road wins and a clear play-off objective. For Bradburn, the number-one target remains clear for the coaching staff. He said the focus is on preparation, planning, and staying level-headed in what has been a debut CPL season for the franchise.

Saim Ayub of Jamaica Kingsmen bats during the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League T20 match against Trinbago Knight Riders at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on August 29, 2026. (Photo: CPL T20) “It seemed we are taking in a lot of confidence from our couple of wins on the road, St Kitts, and particularly the game in Trinidad. Both, you know, tough environments to win, and to take two points away from both of those venues, both of those teams, was really, really pleasing for the boys,” Bradburn said.

“As a group, we’re well aware of what we need to do to put ourselves into contention for play-offs, which is the number-one goal. Bradburn warned that there are no easy games in the Caribbean, and that strategy will be key at Providence, where the pitch has a good covering of grass. Jamaica Kingsmen all-rounder Keemo Paul (Photo: CPL T20) “There’s no team on the road in the Caribbean that’s easy-beat, and no venue that is the same.

So, yeah, we’re really enjoying that challenge of making sure that as a strategic group we’re coming together — captain, coach, and coaches — coming together and really hatching the right plans for the rig…