Men's T20 WC 2027: Bermuda Qualify For Americas Qualifiers With Convincing Home Performance

Mens T20 WC 2027: Bermuda qualify for Americas Qualifiers with convincing home performance (Image Source: IANS)

T20 World Cup Americas Qualifiers: Bermuda have secured qualification for the Americas Qualifier 2027 for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after finishing first at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Americas Qualifier A on home soil.

After a no-result due to weather on the opening day, Bermuda showcased their talent by overcoming every opponent convincingly and completing a flawless campaign that earned them a spot in the regional qualifier.

Delray Rawlins was crucial in Bermuda’s win, picking up the Player of the Tournament trophy after an exceptional campaign, which was capped by an historic 121 against Brazil.

The Bahamas finished in second place, followed by Panama in third, Belize in fourth, and Brazil finishing bottom of the five-team table, according to a report on the ICC website.

Following their win, Bermuda captain Terryn Fray said: “We are delighted with the result. It’s always special to perform in front of our own fans. We now look forward to the next challenge and give it our best in the Regional Final next year”.

Results:

Day 1

Bermuda v Bahamas (No result)

Belize v Panama (No result)

Day 2

Panama 155-4 (20) v Brazil 86-8 (20) – Panama won by 69 runs. Scorecard

Belize 45-7 (12/12) v Bermuda 48-0 (5.2/12) – Bermuda won by 10 wickets. Scorecard

Day 3

Bahamas 114-5 (20) v Panama 115-6 (16.5) – Panama won by 4 wickets. Scorecard

Brazil 133-9 (20) v Belize 134-2 (17.5) – Belize won by 8 wickets. Scorecard

Day 4

Panama 69-10 (18.5) v Bermuda 73-0 (4.3) – Bermuda won by 10 wickets. Scorecard

Brazil 111-10 (20) v Bahamas 113-4 (18.1) – Bahamas won by 6 wickets. Scorecard

Day 5

Bahamas 143-6 (20) v Belize 121-9 (20) – Bahamas won by 22 runs. Scorecard

Bermuda 220-4 (20) v Brazil 74-10 (16) – Bermuda won by 146 runs. Scorecard

PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT

Delray Rawlins (Bermuda)

BEST BATTER

Delray Rawlings (Bermuda): 190 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 197.92.

BEST BATTER

Derrick Brangman (Bermuda): Seven wickets at an average of five and an economy of 3.23, with best bowling figures of 3/9.

Article Source: IANS