By Ahmed Raza | Last updated: September 4, 2026

The CPL 2026 Squads feature the complete players list for all seven Caribbean Premier League teams. Following the 2026 CPL Draft, each franchise finalized its squad with a mix of West Indies stars, overseas players, and emerging local talent.

This guide includes the latest CPL 2026 squad list, captains, and full player lists for Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Kingsmen, Saint Lucia Kings, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, and Trinbago Knight Riders.

For match-day details, see the CPL 2026 Fixtures, track team standings on the CPL 2026 Points Table, or find out where to watch via CPL 2026 Live Streaming

CPL 2026 Squads: Full Players List, Captains & Team-Wise Squad

The CPL 2026 squads feature some of the biggest names in T20 cricket, including Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Sunil Narine, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Quinton de Kock. This guide covers the complete CPL 2026 squads list, players list, and captains for all seven Caribbean Premier League franchises, along with squad sizes, key players, and answers to the most common questions fans are asking about CPL teams 2026

CPL 2026 Squads at a Glance

Team	Captain	Squad Size
Jamaica Kingsmen	Rovman Powell	17
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons	Moeen Ali	17
Trinbago Knight Riders	Nicholas Pooran	16
Saint Lucia Kings	Roston Chase	18
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots	Jason Holder	17
Guyana Amazon Warriors	Imran Tahir	17
Barbados Tridents	Not yet confirmed	17

Jamaica Kingsmen Squad 2026: Full Players List & Captain

Jamaica Kingsmen head into the CPL 2026 squad list with a lineup built around raw power and Caribbean pedigree, pairing proven big-hitters with a handful of promising newcomers from domestic cricket.

Captain: Rovman Powell leads the side, bringing tournament experience and an aggressive top-order presence that sets the tone for Jamaica’s batting unit.

Full Players List: Rovman Powell (Captain), Andre Russell, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Keacy Carty, Kirk McKenzie, Shaqkere Parris, Maaz Sadaqat, Romaine Morris, Odean Smith, Keemo Paul, Hunain Shah, Jeavor Royal, Vitel Lawes, Kelvin Pitman, Hassan Khan, and Jediah Blades.

Key Players

• Rovman Powell
• Andre Russell
• Saim Ayub
• Odean Smith

The bowling attack rests heavily on Odean Smith and Keemo Paul, while Andre Russell’s finishing ability gives the middle order a genuine X-factor whenever Jamaica needs quick runs late in an innings.

See the full Jamaica Kingsmen Schedule for CPL 2026 match dates and venues.

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Squad 2026: Full Players List & Captain

The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have put together a squad that leans on a settled overseas core, having reached the final of the previous CPL season, and will look to convert that experience into silverware in 2026.

Captain: Moeen Ali assumes leadership duties, providing a balanced and calm approach, along with experienced decision-making at the helm.

Full Players List: Moeen Ali (Captain), Shadab Khan, Evin Lewis, Kusal Perera, Fabian Allen, Rahkeem Cornwall, Tajinder Singh, Sufiyan Muqeem, Milind Kumar, Jahmar Hamilton, Anderson Phillip, Anderson Mahase, Amir Jangoo, Jayden Seales, Karima Gore, Joshua James, and Shamar Springer.

Key Players

• Moeen Ali
• Shadab Khan
• Evin Lewis
• Jayden Seales

Shadab Khan’s leg-spin sits alongside Jayden Seales’s new-ball pace to give the Falcons two distinct wicket-taking options, while Evin Lewis and Kusal Perera provide firepower at the top of the order.

See the full Antigua & Barbuda Falcons Schedule for CPL 2026 match dates and venues.

Trinbago Knight Riders Squad 2026: Full Players List & Captain

Trinbago Knight Riders arrive as the defending CPL champions after their fifth title win in 2025, and the 2026 squad keeps most of that winning core intact rather than making wholesale changes.

Captain: Nicholas Pooran captains the side, combining destructive batting with sharp tactical instincts that have made TKR the most successful franchise in CPL history.

Full Players List: Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Akeal Hosein, Justin Greaves, Dominic Drakes, Joshua Da Silva, Matthew Breetzke, Abdul-Raheem Toppin, Dexter Sween, Usman Tariq, Jyd Goolie, Nathan Edward, and Terrance Hinds.

Key Players

• Nicholas Pooran
• Sunil Narine
• Kieron Pollard
• Akeal Hosein

Sunil Narine’s dual threat with bat and ball remains the engine room of this side, and with Kieron Pollard fresh off a Player of the Tournament-winning campaign, TKR’s title defence starts from a position of real strength.

See the full Trinbago Knight Riders Schedule for CPL 2026 match dates and venues.

Saint Lucia Kings Squad 2026: Full Players List & Captain

Saint Lucia Kings, CPL champions as recently as 2024, enter 2026 in a period of transition, having reshuffled parts of their leadership group and overseas contingent since their title-winning campaign.

Captain: Roston Chase leads the Kings, bringing steady all-round contributions and composed leadership to a squad in transition.

Full Players List: Roston Chase (Captain), Alzarri Joseph, Maheesh Theekshana, Tim Seifert, Charith Asalanka, Noor Ahmad, Matthew Forde, Joshua Bishop, Damion Joachim, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Darren Nedd, Kamil Pooran, Amari Goodridge, Keon Gaston, McKenny Clarke, Akeem Auguste, Johann Jeremiah, and Jewel Andrew.

Key Players

• Roston Chase
• Alzarri Joseph
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Noor Ahmad

Noor Ahmad’s wrist-spin was central to Saint Lucia’s 2024 triumph, and pairing him with Maheesh Theekshana gives the Kings two frontline spin options to control the middle overs on Caribbean pitches.

See the full Saint Lucia Kings Schedule for CPL 2026 match dates and venues.

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Squad 2026: Full Players List & Captain

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have kept faith with much of their 2025 core while adding a few fresh faces, resulting in a squad that blends continuity with new depth across the batting and bowling units.

Captain: Jason Holder captains the Patriots, adding proven all-round quality, experienced pace bowling, and calm leadership to the group.

Full Players List: Jason Holder (Captain), Wanindu Hasaranga, Naseem Shah, Dasun Shanaka, Johnson Charles, Andre Fletcher, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Alick Athanaze, Kevin Wickham, Micah McKenzie, Navin Bidaisee, Mikyle Louis, Nikil Chaudhary, Mohammad Waqar Salamkheil, Jeremiah Louis, and Ashmead Nedd.

Key Players

• Jason Holder
• Wanindu Hasaranga
• Naseem Shah
• Kyle Mayers

Wanindu Hasaranga’s spin and Naseem Shah’s raw pace give the Patriots two very different new-ball and middle-over threats, while Kyle Mayers adds the flexibility of opening the batting or bowling useful overs.

See the full St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Schedule for CPL 2026 match dates and venues.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Squad 2026: Full Players List & Captain

Guyana Amazon Warriors have retained much of their experienced core after reaching the 2025 final, while adding a few fresh faces to give the squad more balance across different match conditions.

Captain: Imran Tahir leads the Warriors, offering world-class leg-spin craft and vast tournament experience, having finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker in 2025.

Full Players List: Imran Tahir (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Glenn Phillips, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dwaine Pretorius, Veerasammy Permaul, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Matthew Nandu, Mavendra Dindyal, Jonathan Van Lange, Isai Thorne, Quentin Sampson, Khary Pierre, and Shamar Joseph.

Key Players

• Imran Tahir
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Shai Hope
• Glenn Phillips

Shai Hope was the competition’s leading run-scorer in 2025, and with Shimron Hetmyer and Glenn Phillips also in the top order, Guyana’s batting looks capable of setting or chasing big totals consistently.

See the full Guyana Amazon Warriors Schedule for CPL 2026 match dates and venues.

Barbados Tridents Squad 2026: Full Players List & Captain

Barbados Tridents have put together a squad that leans on international firepower and quality spin options, though the franchise is yet to confirm its leadership group for the season.

Captain: The Barbados Tridents captain for CPL 2026 has not been officially confirmed. This page will be updated as soon as the franchise makes an announcement.

Full Players List: Quinton de Kock, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, George Linde, Chris Green, Gudakesh Motie, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rivaldo Clarke, Kadeem Alleyne, Shadrack Descarte, Zachary Carter, Jakeem Pollard, Johann Layne, Kofi James, Zishan Motara, and Ramon Simmonds.

Key Players

• Quinton de Kock
• Brandon King
• Gudakesh Motie
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman

With a captain still to be named, this squad’s on-field leadership is one of the bigger storylines to watch before the 2026 season gets underway, especially with de Kock and King both capable of leading the batting order.

See the full Barbados Tridents Schedule for CPL 2026 match dates and venues.

Faqs

How many teams are playing in CPL 2026?

CPL 2026 features seven franchises, up from six in previous seasons: Jamaica Kingsmen, Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Trinbago Knight Riders, Saint Lucia Kings, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, Guyana Amazon Warriors, and Barbados Tridents.

Who is the defending CPL champion going into 2026?

Trinbago Knight Riders are the defending champions, having won their fifth CPL title in 2025 after beating Guyana Amazon Warriors in the final.

Who captains Jamaica Kingsmen in CPL 2026?

Rovman Powell captains the Jamaica Kingsmen for the 2026 Caribbean Premier League season.

Which CPL 2026 team hasn’t announced a captain yet?

Barbados Tridents have not yet confirmed their captain for the 2026 season; this article will be updated once that’s announced.

Who leads the Trinbago Knight Riders in CPL 2026?

Nicholas Pooran continues as captain of Trinbago Knight Riders for CPL 2026.

Which overseas players are playing in CPL 2026?

Each squad includes several overseas signings. Notable names across the CPL 2026 players list include Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, and Shadab Khan (Pakistan), Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dasun Shanaka, and Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), Naseem Shah and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan/Pakistan), Alex Hales and Colin Munro (England/New Zealand), Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan), and Quinton de Kock (South Africa).