Bermuda's path to the 2028 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been officially mapped out following the release of the Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier A schedule, but the announcement comes against a backdrop of growing administrative tension.
The high-stakes round-robin tournament, which runs from June 21st to 27th, will see five nations descend on the National Sports Centre North Field. However, as the island prepares to welcome international cricket to its shores, a profound wall of silence from the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) executive has cast a shadow over the national team's build-up.
With only the group winner advancing to the next phase of global qualification, the home side face a definitive test of their credentials.
Bermuda will launch their campaign with a Father's Day blockbuster, taking on Brazil in the afternoon session on Sunday, June 21st. The opening double-header will be preceded by Bahamas squaring off against Belize in the morning window.
The national team will be pressed into back-to-back action, returning on Monday, June 22nd to face Belize. Following a tournament rest day, Bermuda will enjoy another intermission while their group rivals clash, before returning to the crease on Thursday, June 25th against Panama.
Bermuda will then close out what they hope will be a triumphant round-robin campaign on Saturday, June 27th, facing the Bahamas in a potentially decisive final fixture.
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Sunday, June 21st '26 10:00 AM 1st Match ICC World Twenty20 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier A Bahamas vs. Belize Sunday, June 21st '26 2:30 PM
2nd Match ICC World Twenty20 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier ABermuda vs. Brazil Monday Jun 22nd '26 10:00 AM
3rd Match ICC World Twenty20 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier ABermuda vs. Belize Monday Jun 22nd '26 2:30 PM
4th Match ICC World Twenty20 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier ABrazil vs. Panama Wednesday June 24th '26 10:00 AM
5th Match ICC World Twenty20 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier ABahamas vs. Panama Wednesday June 24th '26 2:30 PM
6th Match ICC World Twenty20 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier ABelize vs. Brazil Thursday Jun 25th '26 10:00 AM
7th Match ICC World Twenty20 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier ABermuda vs. Panama Thursday June 25th '26 2:30 PM
8th Match ICC World Twenty20 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier ABahamas vs. Brazil Saturday June 27th '26 10:00 AM
9th Match ICC World Twenty20 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier ABelize vs. Panama Saturday June 27th '26 2:30 PM
10th Match ICC World Twenty20 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier ABermuda vs. Bahamas
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