AMERICAS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2000The inaugural Americas Cricket Championships 2000 was held in Toronto, Canada from August 5-12, 2000 with participating teams from the regions four Associate Members (Argentina, Bermuda, Canada and the USA) and the region’s leading Affiliate Member (Cayman Islands). The critical importance of this tournament cannot be overlooked, as it represented a dress rehearsal for the performances of the following year’s 2001 ICC Trophy which was hosted in Canada as well, with good performance from all the teams which participated. All games during this inaugural competition were played on newly laid turf pitches and this has set the standard by which all subsequent championships will be judged. The tournament was an enjoyable experience for all of the participants, who had the benefit of enjoying the city of Toronto and its many tourist attractions. The on the field highlights included, Bermuda’s Charlie Marshall’s 164 in the first game, and the rarity of three brothers on the same team (Wight brothers representing the Cayman Islands), and the one run victory of the USA over the Caymans. The Table below illustrates the final points standings:
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