HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Hosts Bermuda and Canada are anticipated to battle for the final Americas spot when the lads’s ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier bowls off Saturday.
Whereas the September 30 to October 7 match can even characteristic the Cayman Islands and Panama, the showdown is anticipated between Bermuda and Canada based mostly on the standard of lineups and expertise.
Bermuda will probably be led by Sussex star, batting all-rounder Delray Rawlins. It would embody the likes of all-rounder Kamau Leverock, who shone within the Sub-regional Qualifier in Argentina in March.
In the meantime, Canada will lean on Barbados and former West Indies Below-19 batsman Nicholas Kirton, all-rounder Harsh Thaker, and Jamaica-born batsman Aaron Johnson.
“Bermuda is delighted to have the chance to host the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier on the island,” stated Bermuda Cricket Board chief govt Calvin Blankendal.
“We’re excited to host our first ICC match since 2019. We’re certain that the occasion will probably be second to none, with ardour and love for the sport that you just received’t discover simply anyplace else.
“We additionally consider it’s a nice alternative to get again to the most important stage as we goal to take part within the Males’s T20 World Cup in 2024.”
The T20 World Cup will probably be collectively hosted by West Indies and america from June 4-30 subsequent 12 months and can see essentially the most in depth complement of groups but with 20.
Bermuda final reached a worldwide ICC match once they certified for the 2007 50-over World Cup, additionally staged within the Caribbean, whereas Canada has been extra profitable, already turning out in a handful of World Cups.
The 2 groups will elevate the curtain on the match on Saturday once they conflict at White Hill Subject.
“It’s thrilling to have the regional ultimate that can decide the area’s final spot within the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024,” stated Fara Gorsi, the ICC Regional Improvement Supervisor for the Americas.
“This can be a particular World Cup for us within the Americas, as it is going to be hosted in our area collectively by the USA & the West Indies.”
The Qualifier will probably be performed underneath a double round-robin format.
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