Maaz Sadaqat, Sufyan Moqim script major records in CPL 2026 final [Source- X]Antigua and Barbuda Falcons enjoyed stellar success in the CPL 2026 final as they defeated Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets to bag the trophy. Batting first, the Kingsmen posted a respectable total of 170 runs, riding on Maaz Sadaqat's scintillating hundred. In response, the Falcons chased the total comfortably without breaking a sweat, with Amir Jangoo and Hasan Nawaz remaining unbeaten on 57 and 47, respectively. Despite Jamaica Kingsmen losing the final, Maaz Sadaqat emerged as one of the brightest stars of the night, amassing 114 runs off just 58 deliveries. On the other hand, Sufyan Moqim bowled a magnificent spell in the final, scalping four wickets for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Thus, the Pakistani duo registered major cricketing records, etching their names in the CPL history. Maaz Sadaqat slams 1st ever hundred in a CPL finalAfter being put in to bat first, Jamaica Kingsmen had the worst possible start to their innings, losing the key wickets of Kirk McKenzie and Keacy Carty in quick succession. While Saim Ayub contributed 29 runs to their tally, Maaz Sadaqat sustained his purple patch, bringing up the first-ever century in a CPL final. Sadaqat, who recently broke Saim Ayub's record for the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in CPL, thus registered the highest score in a CPL final. Highest individual score in CPL finalsMaaz Sadaqat- 114 vs ABF, 2026Lendl Simmons- 84* vs St Lucia Zouks, 2020Brandon King- 83* vs Barbados Royals, 2022Colin Munro- 68* vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 2018Kamran Akmal- 60 vs Barbados Tridents, 2015Other records that Maaz Sadaqat made in CPL 2026 finalApart from scripting the highest individual score in a CPL final, Maaz Sadaqat also joined Dwayne Smith and Shimron Hetmyer for the joint-most centuries (2) in a single edition of the competition. Also Read: Shimron Hetmyer's Historic Century In Vain! Jamaica Kingsmen Script Record Chase In CPLThe swashbuckling southpaw also entered an elite list of overseas batters comprising Quinton de Kock, Faf du Plessis, Colin Munro and Tim Seifert for scoring multiple centuries in CPL history. Sufyan Moqim registers best bowling figures in a CPL finalWhile Maaz Sadaqat held the fort for the Kingsmen and hammered a ton, his fellow countryman Sufyan Moqim caused plenty of damage to Jamaica's batting order by scalping four wickets. The left-arm wrist spinner from Pakistan dismissed Saim Ayub, Rovman Powell, Keemo Paul and Hassan Khan, finishing his four-over spell with exceptional figures of 4 for 14. Thus, Sufyan Moqim registered the best bowling figures in a CPL final, breaking the previous record set by Raymon Reifer. Best bowling figures in CPL finalsSufyan Moqim- 4/14 vs Jamaica Kingsmen, 2026Raymon Reifer- 4/24 vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 2019Dwaine Pretorius- 4/26 vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 2023Kieron Pollard- 4/30 vs St Lucia Zouks, 2020Noor Ahmad- 3/19 vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 2024As evidenced by the above data, Sufyan Moqim became the fourth bowler to bag a four-wicket haul in a CPL final. His valiant effort didn't go in vain, as the Falcons made a mockery of the 171-run target and clinched their first title in the competition. Also Read: Jos Buttler Back In Beast Mode To Revive T20 Career
