USA Cricket has officially unveiled its squad and match schedule for the upcoming North American Cup, set to run from April 18 to 27, 2025, in the Cayman Islands. The tournament marks the launch of an international limited-overs competition aimed at boosting cricket’s presence across North America.
The North American Cup will feature five national teams—USA, Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, and hosts Cayman Islands—as they battle it out in the limited-overs format. This tournament serves as a critical warm-up ahead of the 2025 Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final.
The USA has almost direct access to the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup due to its performance, and the 2024 edition is an excellent opportunity to revise strategy and check for squad depth.
"A Platform to Grow the Game Further"
The North American Cup for the organizers and participating cricket boards is viewed as a major stepping stone toward developing the game throughout the region. This competition, as per USA Cricket, aims to provide competing teams with "valued match experience and competitive exposure."
As T20 cricket continues to gain further acceptance in North America, the tournament will contribute to adding to the format's fanfare among spectators and aspiring cricketers.
Team USA Squad: A Mix of Experience Along With Youth
USA Cricket has announced a 15-player squad under the captaincy of Monank Patel and with Jessy Singh as his deputy. The squad comprises mostly experienced campaigners, with some relatively young emerging talents, which reflects USA Cricket's ongoing focus on development.
USA Squad for North American Cup 2025:
- Monank Patel (C)
- Jessy Singh (VC)
- Rahul Jariwala
- Aaron Jones
- Shayan Jahangir
- Saietja Mukkamala
- Milind Kumar
- Sanjay Krishnamurthi
- Ali Sheikh
- Yasir Mohammad
- Akhilesh Bodugum
- Vatsal Vaghela
- Saurabh Netravalkar
- Ayan Desai
- Aarin Nadkarni
Reserves:
- Juanoy Drysdale
- Stephen Wiig
- Prannay Chettipalayam
USA Match Fixtures: Full Schedule Released
Team USA will play four group-stage matches before entering the knockout rounds. Here’s the full fixture list for the Americans at the 2025 North American Cup:
- April 19: USA vs Cayman Islands
- April 20: USA vs Bahamas
- April 21: USA vs Bermuda
- April 24: USA vs Canada
- April 26: Semi-Final
- April 27: Final
Building for the Bigger Stage
USA Cricket emphasized the strategic importance of the tournament in shaping the team’s journey toward future global events. “The North American Cup presents a valuable opportunity for our players to gain experience, adapt to different conditions, and sharpen their skills ahead of major tournaments,” a spokesperson said.
As the team continues to evolve, the competition offers a crucial chance for both established names and fresh faces to stake their claim for long-term roles in the national setup.