Andre Manders played a pivotal role with both bat and ball as the Rest of the World XI secured a hard-fought 19-run victory over the USA Legends to open their 2026 Over 60 International Quad Series cricket campaign.
In a low-scoring but high-intensity encounter at Woodley Park, the USA Legends’ decision to field first initially looked inspired. David Martil’s clinical spell of two for 12 kept the international side in check, but Simon Balcombe’s resilient 32 and a vital middle-order contribution from Manders helped the Rest of the World navigate a difficult surface to post 134-6.
The hosts’ chase began with confidence, spearheaded by a commanding 65 from Mahmood Shahid. However, the Rest of the World’s bowling unit produced a disciplined second-half display to trigger a dramatic collapse.
Sivaselvanathan Harindren was the catalyst, ripping through the middle order with figures of four for 19. He was expertly supported by Andy Gregory’s four-wicket haul, while Manders maintained relentless pressure from the other end. The Bermudian finished with a tidy one for 26 from his five overs as the USA Legends were eventually bundled out for 115.
The victory provides a perfect start for the Rest of the World in the round-robin tournament. With fixtures against Canada Masters and the USA Legends Hawks still to come in Los Angeles, Manders and his teammates have established themselves as early contenders for a place in the series final.
