A magnificent, blistering century from former captain Delray Rawlins powered Bermuda to a crushing 146-run victory over Brazil at the National Sports Center, keeping their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier A campaign in imperious form.
On a sun-drenched afternoon in Devonshire, the home side put on a clinical masterclass to completely outclass their South American opponents from the opening delivery.
Having been inserted to bat, Bermuda laid waste to the Brazilian bowling attack to post a colossal 220-4 off their 20 overs. The innings belonged entirely to the explosive Rawlins, who played a truly unforgettable knock of 121 off just 66 balls, smashing 6 fours and a staggering 11 sixes.
Chasing a daunting mountain of 221, the Brazilian batting card collapsed under relentless scoreboard pressure. The visitors had simply no answer for the exceptional Luke Horan, who tore through the order to finish with a sensational four-wicket haul, conceding a microscopic 13 runs from his four overs.
Brazil were ultimately bundled out for a meager 74 runs as the local spinners closed the game out with clinical precision. The comprehensive win sends a massive statement to the rest of the Americas region as Bermuda continues its steady push toward global qualification.
