USA Dominates North American T20 Cup Opener
The USA cricket team dominated the North American T20 Cup that began over the weekend in the Cayman Islands. In the tournament opener, hosts USA, batting first, posted 186/6 in their 20 overs.
Led by a knock from Monank Patel, he scored 76 off 45 balls and was named Player of the Match. In response, the Cayman Islands managed 107/7, handing the USA a 79-run victory.
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Later the same day, Canada took on Bermuda but managed 105/8 in their 20 overs, and despite some resistance, Canada chased down the target in 18.1 overs with five wickets in hand.
The action intensified on Sunday, April 20, as the USA produced a batting masterclass against the Bahamas, where they piled up 217/4 before reducing the Bahamian side to a mere 68/9, winning the match by a staggering 149 runs.
In the final game of the weekend, Bermuda bounced back strongly. After limiting the Cayman Islands to 107/8, Bermuda chased down the target with a composed 137/5, winning by 30 runs.
The tournament continues this week with several key matches scheduled:
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Monday, April 21 Match 5: Bahamas vs Canada – Starts at 16:00 Match 6: USA vs Bermuda – Starts at 20:30
Wednesday, April 23 Match 7: Cayman Islands vs Canada – Starts at 16:00 Match 8: Bahamas vs Bermuda – Starts at 20:30
Thursday, April 24 Match 9: Cayman Islands vs Bahamas – Starts at 16:00 Match 10: USA vs Canada – Starts at 20:30
The North American Cup is a collaborative effort among the cricket boards in the region to boost their international exposure and offer a more competitive match experience to associate nations. The limited-overs tournament will be played in the T20 format, and teams will compete in a group stage, followed by playoffs to determine the champion.
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