Shimron Hetmyer slammed a brilliant century in CPL (Source: X)Shimron Hetmyer hammered a brilliant unbeaten century, but it was not enough to take Guyana Amazon Warriors into the CPL 2026 final. Jamaica Kingsmen chased down 207 in a thrilling Qualifier 2 in Bridgetown on Friday, winning the match by five wickets.Hetmyer made an unbeaten 102 from just 45 balls at a strike rate of 226.67, giving Amazon Warriors a huge total after they were put in to bat. However, Jamaica Kingsmen responded with a fearless chase built around several important partnerships. Maaz Sadaqat, Kirk McKenzie, Keacy Carty and Rovman Powell all played crucial roles in reaching the CPL final.Shimron Hetmyer Makes History Despite Amazon Warriors' DefeatAmazon Warriors lost both openers early as Mohammad Haris was run out, and Mavendra Dindyal also departed after making just 9 off 12. Shimron Hetmyer then changed the game, adding 96 runs with Shai Hope for the third wicket.He continued the onslaught with Quentin Sampson, adding another 65 runs in 33 balls. It was Hetmyer's second century of the CPL 2026 season and his third overall in the competition. That being said, in this article, let’s take a look at the major records Shimron Hetmyer made. Also Read: Shadab Khan Hat-Trick In CPL Propels His Team To FinalMultiple Centuries In A CPL seasonHetmyer's two centuries in 2026 CPL put him alongside Dwayne Smith, who also hit two hundreds in a season in 2014 and 2017.2 - Dwayne Smith, 20142 - Dwayne Smith, 20172* - Shimron Hetmyer, 2026Highest Individual Scores In CPL Knock-outsShimron Hetmyer's 102* is now the third-highest individual score in a CPL knockout match. Maaz Sadaqat's 112 and Shamarh Brooks' 109* remain ahead of him.112 - Maaz Sadaqat vs Barbados Tridents, Bridgetown, 2026109* - Shamarh Brooks vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Providence, 2022102* - Shimron Hetmyer vs Jamaica Kingsmen, Bridgetown, Tonight100 - Andre Russell vs Trinbago Knight Riders, Basseterre, 201691* - Nicholas Pooran vs Barbados Tridents, Providence, 202491 - Rakheem Cornwall vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Providence, 2022Most Centuries In CPLHetmyer now has three CPL hundreds, moving him level with Nicholas Pooran. Only Chris Gayle and Dwayne Smith, with four each, have more.4 - Chris Gayle (83 Innings)4 - Dwayne Smith (65 Innings)3 - Shimron Hetmyer (104 Innings)3 - Nicholas Pooran (125 Innings)Jamaica Kingsmen Set New CPL Knockout Chase RecordHighest Successful Run Chases In CPL Knockouts207/5 by Jamaica Kingsmen vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Bridgetown, 2026 (TONIGHT) [T - 207]*181/3 by St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Basseterre, 2021 [T-179]169/5 by Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Tallawahs, Tarouba, 2017 [T - 169]168/1 by Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Guyana, 2025 [T - 167]167/3 by Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, Guyana, 2023 [T - 167]Chasing 207, Jamaica Kingsmen started strongly. Sadaqat and McKenzie added 42 runs in only three overs before Pretorius dismissed Sadaqat.McKenzie then combined with Carty for 48 runs from 32 balls. After McKenzie fell to Imran Tahir, Carty found another useful partner in Saim Ayub. Their 62-run stand came from just 41 balls and kept the chase under control.Ayub's dismissal brought Powell to the crease, with Kingsmen still requiring 55 runs from 29 balls. The experienced all-rounder initially took his time before launching a powerful assault and powering his side to glory.Also Read: How Much Income Tax Does BCCI Pay to The Indian Government?
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