ICC Americas Championship

Last updated
ICC Americas Championship
Administrator ICC Americas
Format List A
First edition2000
Tournament format League system
Number of teams17 nations
Current championFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Most successfulFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada (4 titles)

The ICC Americas Championship is a one-day cricket tournament organised by ICC Americas for non-Test national cricket teams in the Americas affiliated with the International Cricket Council. As well as providing the opportunity for national teams to play international matches against teams of a similar standard, it also provides qualification into the ICC World Cricket League.

Contents

There are currently four divisions taking place biannually with promotion and relegation taking place between divisions. In 2010 Division One, for the first time, a Twenty20 tournament took place following the traditional 50 over competition.

History

The ICC Americas Championship first took place in 2000 between the five associate teams in the region. 2006 saw the championship evolve into a league system with three divisions allowing most of the affiliate nations in the region to participate. This coincided with the introduction of the World Cricket League, an ICC initiative to give all cricket playing nations a chance to qualify for the Cricket World Cup. In 2010, a fourth division was added meaning that all members in the region were able to take part in the league system.

Typically, the team finishing first is promoted and the lowest place team is relegated to the division below where possible. The only occasion this did not happen was in 2008 when Turks and Caicos Islands retained their Division Two spot despite finishing last.

Tournaments

2000

The 2000 tournament was held in Ontario, Canada, at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club and G Ross Lord Park. Then affiliate member the Cayman Islands gained a surprise victory over Argentina, and the tournament itself went down to the final day. Canada and Bermuda were level on six points each going into their final game. Bermuda batted first and were dismissed for 186, with Dennis Archer top scoring with 59, with John Davison and Nicholas Ifill taking three wickets each for the home team. When Canada batted, they lost their first two wickets quickly, but Nicholas Ifill (completing a fine all-round performance with an unbeaten 78) and Joseph Harris (who scored 60) putting on a 122 run partnership, before Ifill and Paul Prashad steered them home for the seven wicket win.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPoints
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 440008
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 431006
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 422004
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg  Cayman Islands 413002
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 404000

2002

The 2002 tournament was held in Argentina and saw the debut of the Bahamas. The home side were disappointed to go without a win, again losing to the affiliate member in the tournament. The USA won the tournament after rain washed out the final day, ending Canada's hopes of winning the tournament for the second time in a row.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 5400191.24
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 5310170.42
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg  Cayman Islands 5310171.48
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 513013-0.29
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 513013-1.88
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 504011-0.77

2004

The 2004 tournament was held in Bermuda, and featured the same teams as in the 2002 tournament. It was won for the second time by Canada, who went unbeaten throughout the tournament.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 55000202.105
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 54100161.358
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 53200120.944
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg  Cayman Islands 523008-0.198
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 514004-2.007
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 505000-2.233

2006

The 2006 tournament was played over three divisions, a format that is intended to continue in future with promotion and relegation between the divisions.

Division Three

The 2006 Division Three tournament was held in Suriname and saw the official ICC debuts of Brazil and Chile. The tournament was won by Suriname who gained promotion to Division Two.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 33000122.890
Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands 321008-0.222
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 3120040.030
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 303000-1.944

Division Two

The 2006 Division Two tournament was held in and won by Argentina after they beat the Bahamas in what was the deciding group games.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 44000161.220
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 43100122.106
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 422008-0.530
Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 410034-0.681
Flag of Belize (1981-2019).svg  Belize 404000-1.825

Division One

The 2006 Division One tournament was held in Canada. The hosts started poorly, losing to Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, and were unable to repeat their 2004 performance, finishing third. The tournament was won by Bermuda for the first time. The tournament also functioned as qualifying for the World Cricket League for Argentina and the Cayman Islands (the other three were already in the tournament). The Caymans finished fourth, giving them a spot in Division Three in 2007, and Argentina a spot in Division Five in 2008.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 43001141.420
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 42101100.485
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 4220081.056
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg  Cayman Islands 422008-0.257
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 404000-2.469

2008

Division Three

The Division Three tournament was held in Argentina from 11 to 16 February and was the debut competition for Peru. Turks and Caicos Islands were the champions and were promoted to Division Two.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands 43100121.424
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 43100120.410
Flag of Belize (1981-2019).svg  Belize 4220080.720
Flag of Peru.svg  Peru 413004-0.782
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 413004-1.436

Division Two

The Division Two tournament was held from 3–5 April and was won narrowly by the hosts, Suriname. Three of the four teams finished on 8 points but Suriname were promoted due to having the highest net run rate. Although newly promoted Turks and Caicos Islands finished in last place they remained in the division for the 2010 competition.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 3210081.513
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 3210081.023
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 321008-0.055
Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands 303000-2.734

Division One

The Division One tournament was held in Florida from 25 to 30 November and saw the hosts, USA winning fairly comfortably. As a result, they now equaled Canada in winning the ICC Americas Championship twice. Suriname lost all their games and so were relegated back to Division Two for the 2010 competition.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 55000202.822
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 53101141.785
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 53101141.714
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg  Cayman Islands 523008-0.719
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 514004-1.253
Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 505000-3.698

Peru debuted in Division Three. Suriname gained a place in Division One, but was relegated later to Division Two, and Turks and Caicos Islands gained a place in Division Two, but was relegated later to Division Three.

2009-10

Division Three

The 2009 Americas Division Three was held from 9–12 October in Santiago, Chile. Brazil won the tournament, remaining undefeated, and qualified for 2010 Americas Division Two.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 3300060.774
Flag of Belize (1981-2019).svg  Belize 3210040.633
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 3120020.441
Flag of Peru.svg  Peru 303000-1.773

Division Two

The 2010 Americas Division Two was held from 1–6 February in Nassau, Bahamas. Bahamas won obtaining not only promotion to Division One, but also a place in 2010 WCL Division Eight. Newly promoted Brazil had a disappointing setback after their captain, Matt Featherstone, suffered a back injury just days before the team's departure. [1] They lost all their matches and were relegated back to Division Three.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 4310063.253
Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 4310061.027
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 4310060.853
Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands 413002-1.660
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 404000-2.377

Division One

The 2010 Americas Division One tournament took place from 27 May – 7 June in Bermuda. The hosts were joined by Argentina, Bahamas, Canada, Cayman Islands and USA. It consisted of a T20 Tournament and a 50 over tournament where Canada was crowned the 50 over champion undefeated and Bahamas was relegated to Division 2 after a thrilling tie against Argentina in the last match. If they had won, Argentina would have been relegated to Division 2 on NRR. USA won the T20 Tournament beating Canada in the finals.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 5500010+2.598
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 541008+1.661
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 532006+1.484
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 513103–1.750
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg  Cayman Islands 514002–1.380
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 504101–2.448

Division Four

In 2010, the inaugural Americas Division Four tournament was announced and it took place in Mexico City from 13 to 19 June 2010.

The participating teams were Mexico (the host team), Costa Rica and the Falkland Islands. All the participants were playing in a World Cricket League competition for the first time. [2]

Cuba withdrew from the tournament due to travel restrictions placed on the players by the Cuban government. [3]

A 50 over tournament over the first three days was followed by a 20 over tournament over the remaining two days.

Mexico won both tournaments, winning all four of their games.

50 over tournament

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 220004+2.867
Flag of the Falkland Islands.svg  Falkland Islands 211002–1.720
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 202000–0.954
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba withdrew

20 over tournament

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 220004
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 211002
Flag of the Falkland Islands.svg  Falkland Islands 202000
Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba withdrew

2011

In this tournament, all the divisions consisted of the T20 format and not of the 50-over format. However, this is the 7th edition of the ICC Americas Championship.

Division Three

The 2011 Americas Division Three was held 13–20 March in Costa Rica. Belize won the tournament, while being undefeated, and qualified for 2011 Americas Division Two. But the hosts ended in 5th place. Cuba did not participate due to flight restrictions.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Belize (1981-2019).svg  Belize 5500010
Flag of Peru.svg  Peru 541008
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 532006
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 523004
Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 514002
Flag of the Falkland Islands.svg  Falkland Islands 505000

Division Two

The 2011 Americas Division Two which took place from 10 to 17 April was held in Suriname and won by Suriname which qualified for 2011 Americas Division One. Panama, Belize, and Turks and Caicos had the same number of points, but were placed in their respective places by their net run rate. Brazil ended last place for the second time.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 541008
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 532006
Flag of Belize (1981-2019).svg  Belize 532006
Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands 532006
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 523004
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 505000

Division One

The 2011 Americas Division One took place between 17 and 24 July and was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Canada won the tournament for the 4th time and the hosts ended as runners-up and Argentina came back to Division Two that will be held in 2013.

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 5500010
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 541008
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 532006
Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg  Cayman Islands 523004
Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 514002
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 505000

2013

Division 2

In this tournament, which was won by hosts, was held in Nassau, Bahamas

TeamPlayedWonLostTiedNRPointsNRR
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 440006
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 422004
Flag of Belize (1981-2019).svg  Belize 422004
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 413002
Flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands.svg  Turks and Caicos Islands 413002

Champions

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bermuda national cricket team</span>

The Bermuda men's national cricket team represents the British overseas territory of Bermuda in international cricket. The team is organised by the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB), which became an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1966.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cayman Islands national cricket team</span>

The Cayman Islands national cricket team is the team that represents the British overseas territory of the Cayman Islands in international cricket. The team is organised by the Cayman Islands Cricket Association, which has been an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 2002, having previously been an affiliate member since 1997.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Argentina national cricket team</span> National cricket team

The Argentina national cricket team is the team that represents the country of Argentina in international cricket. The team is organised by the Argentine Cricket Association (ACA), which became an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1974.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Panama national cricket team</span>

The Panama national cricket team represents Panama in international cricket. The Panama Cricket Association became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2002 and is an associate member since 2017. Their international debut is believed to have taken place against a side from Trinidad and Tobago in 1964.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Suriname national cricket team</span> International cricket team representing Suriname

The Suriname national cricket team is the team that represents Suriname in international cricket. The team is organised by the Suriname Cricket Board, which has been an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 2002 and an associate member since 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Turks and Caicos Islands national cricket team</span> National team of the Turks and Caicos Islands

The Turks and Caicos Islands cricket team is the team that represents the British overseas territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands in international cricket.

The 'Cricket Council of Americas' or ICC Americas is the International Cricket Council region responsible for administration of the sport of cricket in the Americas. It is a subordinate body to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The organisation currently has 17 members, located in Northern America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, and is responsible for the development, promotion and administration of the game in the above regions.

Pearson Best is a former Cayman Islands cricketer. An all-rounder, he is a right-handed batsman and right-arm slow-medium bowler, he played for the Cayman Islands national cricket team from 2000 to 2012. His matches include two first-class and four List A matches.

Steve Constantine Gordon is a Cayman Islands cricket coach and former player. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler, he debuted for the Cayman Islands national cricket team in 2000, having previously represented Jamaica.

Ronald Ebanks is a Cayman Islands cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace and off spin bowler, he has played for the Cayman Islands national cricket team since 2004.

The ICC Americas Championship is the continental cricket championship for the Americas region, for Affiliate and Associate members of the International Cricket Council in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Since 2006, the tournament is organized in three divisions.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Americas Qualifier is an international cricket tournament contested by under-19 national teams from the ICC Americas region. The tournament has run bi-annually since 2001, occasionally with more than one division. The tournament serves as a qualification tournament for the Under-19 World Cup. Canada are by far the most successful team overall, winning seven titles, to the three won by the United States and the single title won by Bermuda.

The 2004 ICC Americas Championship was a cricket tournament in Bermuda, taking place between 6 and 16 July 2004. It gave six North and South American Associate and Affiliate members of the International Cricket Council experience of international one-day cricket.

The ICC Americas Championship is the continental cricket championship for the Americas region, for Affiliate and Associate members of the International Cricket Council in North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. This is the first year that the tournament is organized in three divisions.

The 2011 ICC World Cricket League Americas Region Twenty20 Division Two was a cricket tournament that took place between 9–13 April 2011. Suriname hosted the event.

The 2011 ICC World Cricket League Americas Region Twenty20 Division One is a cricket tournament that took place from 18 to 23 July 2011. The United States of America hosted the event.

The 2013 ICC World Cricket League Americas Region Twenty20 Division Two is a cricket tournament that took place between 5–9 February 2013. The Bahamas hosted the event.

The 2013 ICC Americas Twenty20 Division One is a cricket tournament that took place between 18 and 24 March 2013. The United States hosted the event, with all matches played at the Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida.

The 2018–19 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier was the tournament played as part of qualification process for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

The 2023 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier was a cricket tournament that formed part of the qualification process for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The first stage of the qualification pathway in the Americas region was the sub-regional qualifier, played in Argentina between 25 February and 4 March 2023. The top three teams in the sub-regional qualifier progressed to the Americas regional final, which was played in Bermuda between 30 September and 7 October 2023, where they were joined by Canada, who competed in the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier A in Oman. The winner of the Americas Regional Final qualified for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The West Indies and the United States, qualified for the World Cup as hosts.

References

  1. ↑ Americas News Archived 2011-10-06 at the Wayback Machine icc-cricket.yahoo.net
  2. ↑ Four countries to make World Cricket League debuts blogs.cricinfo.com
  3. ↑ Cricinfo: Cuba opt out of Americas Division Four Archived 2010-06-11 at the Wayback Machine , 6 June 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.