Cayman Islands vs Bahamas Cricket Match Preview

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier

23rd Match, Buenos Aires, December 12, 2024

The Cayman Islands and Bahamas are set to face off in the 23rd match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier at the Belgrano Athletic Club Ground in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The match is scheduled to begin at 17:30 GMT on December 12, 2024.

Recent Performance

The Cayman Islands have had a mixed run in their recent matches, with two wins and one loss in their last three games. They come into this match after a convincing 7-wicket win over Mexico in their previous match. The Bahamas, on the other hand, have been in good form, with four wins in their last five matches.

Head to Head

The Cayman Islands have a dominant head-to-head record against the Bahamas, with five consecutive wins in their last five meetings. The Cayman Islands have won by 31 runs, 42 runs, 7 wickets, 65 runs, and 15 runs in their last five encounters.

Venue Details

The Belgrano Athletic Club Ground in Buenos Aires has a pitch that favors batting first, with three wins out of four matches won by the team batting first. The average first innings score is 192, while the average second innings score is 123.

Pitch Analysis

The pitch is expected to be a good batting surface, with a high percentage of wickets taken by pacers (64.86%). The spinners have also had some success, with 35.14% of wickets taken by spinners.

Key Players

The Cayman Islands will be looking to their top-order batsmen to provide a strong start, while the Bahamas will be relying on their experienced bowlers to restrict the Cayman Islands' batting lineup.

Match Prediction

Based on the recent form and head-to-head record, the Cayman Islands are expected to win this match. However, the Bahamas have been in good form and cannot be ruled out of the contest.

Match Details

• Date: December 12, 2024
• Time: 17:30 GMT
• Venue: Belgrano Athletic Club Ground, Buenos Aires
• Teams: Cayman Islands, Bahamas
• Format: T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier 2024

Live Score and Commentary

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