Bermuda Defeat Cayman Islands in World Cup Qualifier
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Bermuda Won by 7 Wickets
Cayman Islands 121/9 Bermuda 126/3
Bermuda Win Second T20 World Cup Qualifier
Bermuda continued their impressive run in the ICC Men's T20 Americas Cricket World Cup Qualifier, securing a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Cayman Islands in their third match of the tournament.
After winning the toss, Bermuda's captain opted to bowl first, a decision that paid dividends as they successfully restricted the Cayman Islands to 121/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a valiant half-century from Jermaine Baker, who top-scored with a knock of 51, the Bermudian bowlers maintained a tight grip on proceedings. The pick of the attack was Jonte Smith, who delivered an excellent spell, returning figures of 3 wickets for 19 runs from his 4 overs.
In pursuit of 122 for victory, Bermuda showcased a measured and effective batting performance, reaching their target with seven wickets to spare. They comfortably chased down the total, finishing on 126/3. The chase was anchored by the composed batting of Delray Rawlins, who guided his team home with an unbeaten knock of 42 not out. For the Cayman Islands, Alessandro Morris was the most effective bowler, claiming 2 wickets for 20 runs from his 4 overs.
This latest win sees Bermuda win their second match in the tournament, underlining their strong aspirations for World Cup qualification. Their disciplined bowling and steady batting will undoubtedly give them confidence as the qualifier progresses.
Cayman Islands Inning
..51 (42) Jermaine Baker c Marcus Scotland b Jonte Smith ..02 (03) Akshay Naidoo c Sinclair Smith b Zeko Burgess ..00 (01) Ramon Sealy c Sinclair Smith b Zeko Burgess ..00 (03) Sam Foster c Delray Rawlins b Chare Smith ..12 (20) Romeo Dunka Run Out ..31 (28) Brian Corbin c Jonte Smith b Delray Rawlins ..01 (03) Rickel Walker LBW Jonte Smith ..00 (01) Conroy Wright b Jonte Smith ..08 (16) Alessandro Morris Not Out ..01 (03) Adrian Wright Run Out ..00 (00) Kevon Bazil Not Out ..15 Extras (4b-1lb-10w) 121 Total for 9 wickets after 20 overs
4.0-0-23-2 Zeko Burgess 4.0-0-21-1 Chare Smith 4.0-0-31-1 Delray Rawlins 4.0-0-22-0 Kevon Fubler 4.0-0-19-3 Jonte Smith
Bermuda’s Inning
..10 (16) Terryn Fray b Alessandro Morris ..15 (08) Marcus Scotland b Romeo Dunka ..32 (14) Onias Bascome b Alessandro Morris ..42 (21) Delray Rawlins Not Out ..16 (18) Jonte Smith Not Out ..11 Extras (6lb-5w) 126 Total for 3 wickets after 8.3 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-25 (Scotland), 2-68 (Fray), 3-69 (Bascome)
