Mexico vs Bermuda Match Preview

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier, 2024

Date: 06 December 2024, 13:30 GMT

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier is set to begin, with Mexico taking on Bermuda in the opening match. The Hurlingham Club Ground in Buenos Aires, Argentina, will host this exciting encounter.

Recent Performance

Mexico's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a win against Colombia in the South American Men's Championship T20I, 2024, but losses to Argentina and Brazil in the same tournament. Their last match against Costa Rica in the CACC, 2024, ended in a convincing 58-run win.

Venue Details

The Hurlingham Club Ground has historically favored teams batting first, with a 60% win rate. The average first innings score is 121, while the average second innings score is 101. Pace bowlers have taken 72.46% of the wickets, indicating a fast and bouncy pitch.

Key Statistics

• Highest Total: 1546 by Bermuda vs Argentina
• Lowest Total: 8610 by Panama vs Argentina
• Highest Individual Score: 49 runs by Onias Bascome
• Best Bowling Figures: 4/15 by Derrick Brangman

Match Prediction

Based on recent form and the venue's pitch conditions, Bermuda might have a slight edge in this encounter. However, Mexico's win against Costa Rica in the CACC, 2024, suggests they have the potential to cause an upset.

Predicted Lineups:

Mexico:

• A Ahmed
• H Fennell
• S Fernandez
• A Rebollero
• I Danial
• S Bawa
• R Ankad
• S Hirugade
• A Desai
• A Chandran
• S Hirugade

Bermuda:

• A Gibbons
• T Manders
• O Bascome
• D Brangman
• C Burgess
• J Gilbert
• M Jones
• K Hodsoll
• Z Burgess
• J Pitcher
• J Gilbert

Match Prediction: Bermuda to win by 20-30 runs.

Toss Prediction: Bermuda to win the toss and choose to bat first.

This match promises to be an exciting opener to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier, 2024. Both teams will be looking to start their campaign on a strong note, and fans can expect a thrilling contest.