Canada Gears Up for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Toronto
The Americas Qualifier for the ICC Menโs T20 World Cup 2026 begins in Toronto, with Canada, Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands competing for a coveted spot. The eight-day tournament at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club promises exciting matches and high stakes.
Teams Face Off in Toronto
The competition features Canada, the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands vying for a place in the ICC Menโs T20 World Cup 2026. The teams will clash in a double round-robin format over eight days, beginning Sunday at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club. The top team will advance to the next stage.
Players’ Expectations
โI would feel like half of the job is done, we went to our first T20 World Cup last year and played some good cricket and got a win against Ireland. The goal for this team is to improve on that.โ
โNicholas Kirton, Canadian Captain
Terryne Fray, captain of Bermuda, shared his thoughts. Conroy Wright, skipper of the Cayman Islands, and Marc Taylor, the Bahamas skipper, also expressed their excitement. In 2023, the global cricket audience was estimated to be 2.5 billion fans (Statista).
Match Schedule
The schedule for the ICC Menโs T20 World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier is set, all matches will be held at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club in Toronto. The times are in local time.
15 June: Canada v Bermuda – 10h30
Cayman Islands v Bahamas – 15h30
16 June: Canada v Cayman Islands – 10h30
Bermuda v Bahamas – 15h30
17 June: Rest Day
18 June: Bermuda v Cayman Islands – 10h30
Canada v Bahamas – 15h30
19 June: Bahamas v Bermuda – 10h30
Cayman Islands v Canada – 15h30
20 June: Rest Day
21 June: Bahamas v Canada – 10h30
Cayman Islands v Bermuda – 15h30
22 June: Bahamas v Cayman Islands – 10h30
Bermuda V Canada – 15h30
With the stakes high, the teams are ready for an intense competition, aiming for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.