Bermuda Maintain Momentum with Rain-Affected Victory
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Bermuda Won by 26 Runs
Bermuda 114/6 Bahamas 88/2
Bermuda continued their strong showing in the ICC Men's T20 Americas Cricket World Cup Qualifier, securing a rain-shortened 26-run victory over the Bahamas. The win sees Bermuda improve their record to three wins from four matches in the tournament.
The match at the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground was reduced to nine overs per side due to persistent rain. After winning the toss, the Bahamas opted to bowl first, a decision they might have re-evaluated as Bermuda posted a challenging total of 114 for 6 in their allotted overs.
The cornerstone of Bermuda's innings was a magnificent display from Delray Rawlins, who batted through the entire nine overs. Rawlins smashed an unbeaten 68 off just 32 deliveries, an explosive knock that included three fours and seven towering sixes. Marc Taylor was the pick of the Bahamian bowlers, returning figures of 2-0-19-2.
In reply, Bermuda's bowlers once again demonstrated their discipline, maintaining tight lines and lengths to restrict the Bahamas. They successfully contained their opponents to 88 for 2 in their nine overs, falling 26 runs short of the target. Gregory Taylor was the top scorer for the Bahamas with an unbeaten 56. For Bermuda, Derrick Brangman was the standout bowler, taking 1 wicket for 23 runs from his two overs.
This crucial victory keeps Bermuda firmly in contention as the tournament progresses.
Bermuda’s Inning
..02 (04) Terryn Fray c Julio Jemison b Festus Benn ..68 (32) Delray Rawlins Not Out ..10 (05) Onias Bascome c Kevorn Hinds b Festus Benn ..01 (02) Marcus Scotland Run Out ..09 (05) Dominic Sabir Run Out ..01 (02) Jonte Smith c G Taylor b Marc Taylor ..00 (01) Zeko Burgess b Marc Taylor ..09 (03) Derrick Brangman Not Out ..14 Extras (14w) 114 Total for 6 wickets after 9 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-4 (Fray), 2-14 (Bascome), 3-34 (Scotland), 4-70 (Sabir), 5-84 (Smith), 6-84 (Burgess)
Bahamas Bowlers
2.0-0-26-0 Kevorn Hinds 2.0-0-20-2 Festus Benn 2.0-0-34-0 Dwight Weakley 2.0-0-19-2 Marc Taylor 1.0-0-15-0 Gregory Taylor
Bahamas Inning
..07 (05) Marc Taylor c Derrick Brangman b Chare Smith ..56 (30) Gregory Taylor Not Out ..14 (09) Kevorn Hinds c Onias Bascome b Derrick Brangman ..06 (10) Dwight Wheatley Not Out ..05 Extras (5w) ..88 Total for 2 wickets after 9 overs
