Cayman Islands and Suriname will face each other in the 5th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028 Americas Sub Regional Qualifier B at Jimmy Powell Oval, George Town on March 11. Stay tuned with our CAY vs SUR match prediction, team preview, pitch report and winner prediction ahead of this contest.
Both teams enter this match having already played multiple games in the tournament. Cayman Islands delivered one of the most dominant performances so far, while Suriname has shown competitiveness but lacked consistency. With qualification points at stake, this encounter could prove crucial in shaping the group standings.
The head-to-head record slightly favors Suriname, who defeated Cayman Islands by 6 wickets in December 2024. However, recent tournament form suggests Cayman Islands currently hold the momentum.
Suriname Preview
Suriname have struggled to find momentum in the tournament so far, losing both of their opening matches. In their most recent outing against Argentina, they fell short despite a competitive bowling effort. Argentina posted 129/9, powered by a strong knock of 73 from Pedro Baron.
Suriname’s bowlers kept the game within reach, but the batting lineup could not maintain the required momentum during the chase and eventually finished on 114/8, falling 15 runs short.
Prior to that, Suriname also suffered a narrow defeat against Mexico, where they chased a modest target of 98 runs. Mexico posted 97, with Gurpreet Singh contributing 27 runs and picking up two wickets to earn Player of the Match. Suriname’s batting struggled to build partnerships and they eventually ended on 88/8, losing the match by 9 runs.
With back-to-back defeats and inconsistency with the bat proving costly, Suriname will be eager to produce a stronger performance in this match. Contributions from players like Xaviee Smith, Troy Dudnath, and Gavin Singh will be crucial if they hope to challenge a confident Cayman Islands side.
Cayman Islands Preview
Cayman Islands have started the tournament strongly and looked one of the most balanced teams in the competition. In their opening match against Argentina, they produced a commanding performance, restricting Argentina to 98 runs before chasing down the target comfortably.
The chase was completed in just 9 overs without losing a wicket, with Jermaine Baker (50*) and Sacha De Alwis (47*) putting together a dominant opening partnership. Their aggressive approach set the tone early and showcased the batting depth within the Cayman lineup.
The bowling unit also impressed in that game, with Conroy Wright and Alistair Ifill picking up crucial wickets to dismantle Argentina’s batting order. With both their batting and bowling units performing well, Cayman Islands enter this match with confidence and momentum.
SUR vs CAY Probable Playing XI
Suriname: Somnath Bharratt, Vejai Hirlal, Vishwar Shaw, Gavin Singh, Xaviee Smith, Troy Dudnath, Khemraj Jaikaran, Arun Gokool (c), Yuvraj Paul Dayal, Joseph Perry, Kishan Singh
Cayman Islands: Jermaine Baker, Sacha De Alwis, Ramon Sealy (c), Adrian Wright, Conroy Wright, Alistair Ifill, Akshay Naidoo, Romeo Dunka, Sam Foster, Romario Edwards, Vick Dhaniram
SUR vs CAY Pitch Report
The pitch at Jimmy Powell Oval, George Town generally produces moderate scoring T20 matches. And as the average scores suggest, the trend has continued. Batters who settle in can accelerate later in the innings, while disciplined bowling often proves effective.
| Stats | Details |
| Total Matches | 18 |
| Matches won batting first | 9 |
| Matches won bowling first | 9 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 127 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 101 |
SUR vs CAY Winner Prediction
Suriname have struggled in the tournament so far, losing both of their matches and failing to find consistency with the bat. Their batting lineup has not been able to build partnerships, which has made it difficult to compete in close contests.
Cayman Islands, on the other hand, have looked far more convincing. They dominated their previous match against Argentina, showcasing strong batting and disciplined bowling.
Although Suriname holds a head-to-head win from 2024, recent form clearly favors Cayman Islands, who look the more balanced side heading into this game.
Our Prediction: Cayman Islands to Win the match
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