ICC Men’s T20 WC Americas Region Final Qualifier 2025
Canada hosts crucial qualifier with one World Cup spot up for grabs
Published on June 13, 2025 | Cricket News
Canada is set to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Region Final Qualifier from June 15-22, 2025, with four teams competing for a single coveted spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament will feature host nation Canada along with Bahamas, Bermuda, and Cayman Islands battling it out in this high-stakes competition.
Tournament Overview
The Americas Region Final Qualifier represents the last hurdle for teams in the region to secure a place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With only one spot available, every match will be crucial as these associate nations look to make their mark on the global stage.
Participating Teams
Four teams will compete in this double round-robin tournament:
Canada (Host)
- ICC T20I Rank: 19th
- Captain: Nicholas Kirton
- Key Players: Aaron Johnson, Kaleem Sana, Navneet Dhaliwal
- Recent Form: Won 2-1 vs UAE in April 2025
Bermuda
- ICC T20I Rank: 28th
- Captain: Delray Rawlins
- Key Players: Kamau Leverock, Terryn Fray, Dominic Sabir
- Recent Form: Reached Sub-regional Qualifier final
Cayman Islands
- ICC T20I Rank: 41st
- Captain: Ramon Sealy
- Key Players: Adrian Wright, Conroy Wright, Troy Taylor
- Recent Form: Won 3 of 5 in Sub-regional Qualifier
Bahamas
- ICC T20I Rank: 51st
- Captain: Marc Taylor
- Key Players: Jonathan Barry, Keith Burrows, Dwight Wheatley
- Recent Form: First appearance at this stage
Tournament Format
Double Round-Robin Stage
- Each team plays every other team twice
- Total of 12 matches across 8 days
- Points system: Win (2), Tie/NR (1), Loss (0)
Final Standings
- Team with most points qualifies for 2026 T20 WC
- If teams are tied, net run rate will decide
- No final match – league format determines winner
Complete Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| June 15 | Canada vs Bermuda | 10:30 |
| June 15 | Cayman Islands vs Bahamas | 15:30 |
| June 16 | Canada vs Cayman Islands | 10:30 |
| June 16 | Bermuda vs Bahamas | 15:30 |
| June 18 | Bermuda vs Cayman Islands | 10:30 |
| June 18 | Canada vs Bahamas | 15:30 |
| June 19 | Bahamas vs Bermuda | 10:30 |
| June 19 | Cayman Islands vs Canada | 15:30 |
| June 21 | Bahamas vs Canada | 10:30 |
| June 21 | Cayman Islands vs Bermuda | 15:30 |
| June 22 | Bahamas vs Cayman Islands | 10:30 |
| June 22 | Bermuda vs Canada | 15:30 |
Tournament Significance
This qualifier represents a crucial opportunity for associate nations in the Americas region to showcase their talent on the global stage. The winner will join USA and West Indies as the Americas region representatives in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
What to Expect
The tournament promises competitive cricket as these teams battle for the ultimate prize. Canada enters as favorites with home advantage and highest ranking (19th), but Bermuda (28th) and Cayman Islands (41st) will provide strong competition, while Bahamas (51st) will look to cause an upset.
Key Tournament Facts
- Venue: Maple Leaf Cricket Club, King City, Toronto
- Broadcast: ICC.tv (global), FanCode (Asia)
- Format: T20 International (12 matches)
- Previous Winner: Canada (2023 Regional Final)
- Umpires: ICC-appointed panel
- Reserve Days: Available for all matches
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