Panama vs Mexico: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier, 2024 Preview

Match Details:

• Match Number: 32
• Date: December 15, 2024
• Time: 17:30 GMT
• Venue: Hurlingham Club Ground, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Series: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier, 2024

Preview:

Panama will face off against Mexico in the 32nd match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier, 2024 at the Hurlingham Club Ground in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Panama has had a disappointing campaign so far, losing all their previous matches in the tournament. They will be looking to turn their fortunes around against Mexico, who have also struggled in the competition.

Recent Performance:

Panama has had a dismal run in the tournament, losing their last five matches against Belize, Brazil, Bahamas, Argentina, and Bermuda. They will be hoping to put an end to their losing streak against Mexico.

Panama's Recent Losses:

• Belize beat Panama by 7 wickets (December 14, 2024)
• Brazil beat Panama by 6 wickets (December 12, 2024)
• Bahamas beat Panama by 21 runs (December 11, 2024)
• Argentina beat Panama by 6 wickets (December 10, 2024)
• Bermuda beat Panama by 9 wickets (December 8, 2024)

Squad:

Panama:

• Yusyf Kachhalia
• Breeze Ahir
• Yusuf Ebrahim Akalwaya
• Irfan Hafejee
• Anilkumar Natubhai Ahirc
• Rahul Ahir
• Ahmed Patel
• Sohel Ebrahim Desai†
• Parth Jayeshbhai Patel
• Sanjay Kumar Ahir
• Dilip Dahyabhai Ahir

Mexico:

• Kashigoud Patil
• Puneet Arora
• Luis Hermida
• Revanakumar Ankad
• Shantanu Kaveric
• Shashikant Hirugade
• Praveen Santhanakrishnan
• Rohit Poojary†
• Pradeep Mohanarangam
• Shoaib Golra
• Yashvanth Jasti

Venue Details:

The Hurlingham Club Ground in Buenos Aires, Argentina has been a batting-friendly surface, with an average first innings score of 124. The pitch has assisted pacers more, with 67.05% of wickets taken by pacers. The highest total recorded at the venue is 161/7, and the lowest total is 55/10.

Pitch Details:

• Matches Won: Batting First (8 Won 61.54%), Bowling First (5 Won 38.46%)
• Average 1st Innings: 124
• Average 2nd Innings: 99
• PACE Percentage of wickets takes by pacers: 67.05%
• SPIN Percentage of wickets takes by spinners: 32.95%
• Highest Total: 161/7 (By Bermuda vs Suriname)
• Lowest Total: 55/10 (By Mexico vs Brazil)
• Highest Individual Score: 60 Runs (Pedro Baron)
• Best Bowling Figures: 5/12 (Shoaib Golra)

Prediction:

Given Panama's recent form, Mexico will be favorites to win this match. However, Panama will be desperate to turn their campaign around and might just spring a surprise. Expect a closely contested match with both teams giving it their all.

Match Prediction: Mexico to win.