Maaz Sadaqat, Sufyan Moqim Script CPL Final Records

CPL 2026 Final Delivers Two Landmark Performances

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons won the CPL 2026 final by eight wickets, but the match was defined as much by individual records as by the result. Maaz Sadaqat produced the first century in a CPL final, while Sufyan Moqim delivered the best bowling figures ever recorded in a final.

Jamaica Kingsmen scored 170, a total that looked competitive on a finals pitch. Yet the Falcons’ chase became comfortable, with Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz finishing unbeaten on 57 and 47 respectively, completing the target with little late pressure.

Maaz Sadaqat Sets the Standard With 114

Sadaqat’s 114 off 58 balls was the defining innings of the evening. His strike rate of 196.55 underlined the level of control and acceleration he maintained throughout the innings, especially in a high-pressure final where bowlers often gain an early advantage.

The innings also produced a historic benchmark: no batter had previously scored a hundred in a CPL final. Before this match, the highest score in a final stood at 84* by Lendl Simmons in 2020, which shows how far Sadaqat moved the record.

Highest individual scores in CPL finals

The gap between Sadaqat’s 114 and the previous best of 84* is 30 runs, a significant jump in a finals environment. That difference reflects not only form, but also the ability to convert a strong start into a match-defining score.

Another Milestone: Multiple Hundreds in One CPL Season

Beyond the final itself, Sadaqat added more statistical value to his season. He joined Dwayne Smith and Shimron Hetmyer on the joint-highest mark for centuries in a single CPL edition, with two hundreds in the tournament.

He also entered a broader overseas batting group that includes Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Colin Munro and Tim Seifert. That places his season in a select category of repeat high-impact scoring rather than a one-off peak performance.

Century benchmarks in CPL history

Sufyan Moqim Produces Best Final Bowling Figures

If Sadaqat controlled the batting narrative, Sufyan Moqim owned the bowling column. The left-arm wrist spinner took 4 wickets for 14 runs in four overs, removing Saim Ayub, Rovman Powell, Keemo Paul and Hassan Khan.

Those numbers gave him the best bowling figures in a CPL final, improving on the previous record of 4/24 by Raymon Reifer. It was the kind of spell that changes the margin of victory, not just the scoreboard.

Best bowling figures in CPL finals

Moqim became only the fourth bowler to take a four-wicket haul in a CPL final. The 10-run improvement over the previous best final haul is notable because it came in a match with title pressure and against a batting side that had already posted 170.

Why the Final Matters in CPL Context

The Falcons’ chase of 171 was completed with eight wickets in hand, which suggests the margin was broader than the final margin alone indicates. Two unbeaten half-centuries during the chase reduced the need for late acceleration and kept the required rate under control.

From a statistical perspective, the match produced a rare combination: a record final batting score, a record final bowling spell, and a comfortable title chase. That blend makes CPL 2026 one of the most data-rich finals in the competition’s history.

Historic Impact for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

The final also delivered the franchise’s first CPL title. Winning with both batting and bowling records attached gives the success additional weight, because it was not just a close finish but a performance that set new tournament benchmarks.

For Pakistan cricket, the evening was equally significant. Two players from the same nation delivered the standout batting and bowling numbers in a title match, turning the final into a notable chapter in CPL record books.