Men's T20 WC 2027: Bermuda qualify for Americas Qualifiers with convincing home performance
Bermuda, June 30
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 BOWLER
Derrick Brangman (Bermuda): Seven wickets at an average of five and an economy of 3.23, with best bowling figures of 3/9.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see associate cricket getting attention. Bermuda's bowling attack with Brangman taking 7 wickets at economy 3.23 is superb for T20. But honestly, Brazil and Belize need more investment to compete. ICC should do more for these teams, not just the big ones. 🇮🇳🤝🇧🇲
Love watching these sub-regional qualifiers! Reminds me of how India's smaller states in domestic cricket also compete with passion. Rawlins is a legend in the making. Hope Bermuda can make it to the main T20 WC - would be amazing to see them play against India in a tournament!
Bermuda completely dominated - winning by 10 wickets twice and 146 runs is no joke! Delray Rawlins with 190 runs in 4 innings at that strike rate is brutal. But I wonder why they scheduled matches in June when weather is unpredictable? Two no-results on day 1 could have messed up the tournament. Anyway, congratulations Bermuda! 🏏☀️
As a cricket fan, I love seeing new teams emerge. Bermuda's performance is a testament to their hard work. But I hope the ICC doesn't just focus on T20 - these associate nations need support in all formats. Also, Bahamas finishing second is impressive for a team that didn't play much cricket until recently. Well done to all! 🇧🇸🇧🇲
Rawlins hitting a 121 against Brazil is amazing, but let's be honest - Brazil are still learning. The gap between Bermuda and the bottom teams is huge. ICC needs to think about how to make these
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