| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayanth Byrappa | 27 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 122.73 |
| Sayam Kochar | 26 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 104 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xaviee Safiero Smith | 4 | 15 | 3 | 3.8 |
| Arun Gokoel | 3 | 23 | 2 | 7.7 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayanth Byrappa | lbw b Xaviee Safiero Smith | 27 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 122.73 |
| Kashigoud Patil | c Somnath Bharratt b Gavin Singh | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Sayam Kochar | st Joseph Perry b Arun Gokoel | 26 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 104 |
| Amir Butt | c Xaviee Safiero Smith b Arun Gokoel | 25 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 138.89 |
| Dhananjaya Panda | b Xaviee Safiero Smith | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Devon Ebersohn | b Xaviee Safiero Smith | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Gurpreet Singh | batting | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Shantanu Kaveri | batting | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Dudnath | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Gavin Singh | 4 | 1 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Arun Gokoel | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Xaviee Safiero Smith | 4 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 |
| Yuvraj Paul Dayal | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Vishwar Shaw | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Date: March 14, 2026
Venue: Jimmy Powell Oval, George Town
Suriname emerged victorious against Mexico by 4 wickets in a thrilling contest. The standout performance came from Xaviee Safiero Smith, who claimed three crucial wickets, restricting Mexico to a modest total. Despite a shaky start, Suriname's batting line-up managed to chase down the target with a ball to spare.
The match began with Suriname winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Mexico set out to post a challenging total but struggled against Suriname's disciplined bowling attack. Xaviee Safiero Smith was exceptional with the ball, delivering a spell of 3 wickets for just 15 runs in his 4 overs. His crucial breakthroughs included dismissing Jayanth Byrappa (27 runs) and Amir Butt (25 runs), both of whom were looking dangerous.
Mexico's innings concluded at 126/9 after their allotted 20 overs. Sayam Kochar contributed a steady 26 runs, but no Mexican batsman could convert their starts into a significant score.
In response, Suriname's chase was initially wobbly as they lost early wickets. However, their middle order stabilized the innings with contributions from multiple players. Despite the pressure from Mexico's bowlers, Suriname managed to keep the scoreboard ticking.
The match witnessed some interesting moments, including Somnath Bharratt's spectacular catch off Gavin Singh's bowling to dismiss Kashigoud Patil early in the innings. Arun Gokoel also played a vital role for Suriname by taking two wickets and contributing significantly to slowing down Mexico's scoring rate.
In the end, Suriname successfully chased down the target of 127 in their final over, finishing at 127/6. The victory was sealed with a composed performance by their lower middle order, ensuring they crossed the finish line without further hiccups.
Xaviee Safiero Smith's all-round performance with both bat and ball earned him the Player of the Match award, highlighting his crucial role in Suriname's win over Mexico.
