The Belize national cricket team represents the country of Belize in international cricket. The team is organised by the Belize National Cricket Association, which has been an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1997Belize at CricketArchive.com and an associate member since 2017. A team representing British Honduras had debuted in 1960, when England visited at the conclusion of its 1959–60 tour of the West Indies.Other matches played by British Honduras – CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 September 2015. Belize's first international tournament was a qualifier for the 2004 ICC Americas Championship, and the team has competed regularly in ICC Americas tournaments since then.Other matches played by British Honduras – CricketArchive. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twenty20 International (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Belize and other ICC members after 1 January 2019 will be a full T20I.
History
Belize became an affiliate member of the ICC in 1997. Their first international match after affiliating was played against Suriname on 23 March 2004, in the 2004 Americas Affiliate Tournament – a match which they won.News Flash Americas Mar 2004
In 2006, they hosted the first ever Central American Cricket Championship, where they won the tournament that also featured Costa Rica and Mexico.Belize claim first Central American cricket title at CricketArchive.com Later in the year, they played in the second division of the ICC Americas Championship, finishing fifth of five teams.ICC World Cricket League Americas Region Division Two 2006 Table at CricketArchive.com As a result, they were relegated to 2008 Division Three.
Belize were intended to play in the 2007 Central American Cricket Championship, but pulled out at the last minute giving El Salvador the chance to participate.News Flash Americas Nov 2007
In the 2008 Division Three tournament, although they were favourites to win, Belize finished third of five teams. Later that year, they took part in the 2nd Easter Cup held in El Salvador. Belize beat Costa Rica and Mexico to finish in first place in the Twenty20 competition.
Belize took part in the 2009 Central American Championship, finishing third of five teams. They were beaten by close rivals Mexico in the new Twenty20 format of the competition.
At the 2011 Americas Twenty20 Division Two tournament, held in Suriname in April 2011, Belize were coached by Barbadian Wendell Coppin, who was funded by ICC Americas.(25 March 2011)."ICC cricket coach to help prepare Belize National Team" – Amandala. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
2018-Present
In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twenty20 International (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Belize and other ICC members after 1 January 2019 will be a full T20I.
In September 2018, Belize took part in 2018–19 ICC T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier, finished on 4th place.
Belize played their first ever Twenty20 International match against Mexico in 2019 Central American Cricket Championship.
In April 2019, Belize won 2019 Central American Cricket Championship, after beating MCC by 5 wickets in final.
Tournament history T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final ICC T20 World Cup Americas Regional Final recordsYearRoundPositionGPWLTNR 2019Did not qualify 2021Round-robin7/761500 2023Did not qualify 2025Total1/40 Titles 61500 A - Advanced to global qualifier Q - Qualified for T20 World Cup
Other tournaments T20WC Americas Sub-regional Qualifiers ICC Americas Championship Central American Championship 2018: 4th place 2023: Did not participate 2024: 5th place 2000—2004: Did not participate 2006 (Division two): 5th place — relegated 2008 (Division three): 3rd place — remained 2009-10 (Division three): 2nd place — remained 2011 (Division three): Winners — promoted 2011 (Division two): 3rd place — remained 2013 (Division two): 3rd place2006: Winners 2007: Did not participate 2009: 3rd place 2015: Did not participate 2019: Winners 2023: Round one (as Belize 1 & Belize 2)
Records
International Match Summary — Belize
Last updated 27 June 2026 Playing Record Format M W L T NR Inaugural Match Twenty20 Internationals 20 8 12 0 0 25 April 2019
Twenty20 International
Highest team total: 157/5 v Panama on 26 April 2019 at Reforma Athletic Club, Naucalpan Highest individual score: 70*, Lawrence Bonner v Panama on 14 December 2024 at Club San Albano, Burzaco Best bowling figures in an innings: 6/16, Maurice Castillo v Panama on 14 December 2024 at Club San Albano, Burzaco
Most T20I runs for Belize PlayerRunsAverageCareer spanMaurice Castillo 286 22.07 2021–2026Bernan Stephenson 268 20.61 2019–2024Alexander Oxley 256 32.00 2024–2026Glenford Banner 186 12.40 2019–2024Kenton Young 156 22.28 2019–2021
Most T20I wickets for Belize PlayerWicketsAverageCareer spanMaurice Castillo 22 11.72 2021–2026Lawrence Banner 18 10.38 2024–2026Bernan Stephenson 11 18.45 2019–2026Nathan Banner 11 24.72 2021–2026Garret Banner 11 29.09 2019–2024
T20I record versus other nations
Records complete to T20I #3998. Last updated 27 June 2026. Opponent M W L T NR First match First win vs Associate Members 2 0 2 0 0 10 November 2021 3 0 3 0 0 11 November 2021 3 0 3 0 0 13 November 2021 2 2 0 0 0 15 December 2024 15 December 2024 1 0 1 0 0 8 November 2021 1 0 1 0 0 8 December 2024 1 1 0 0 0 27 April 2019 27 April 2019 2 2 0 0 0 25 April 2019 25 April 2019 3 3 0 0 0 26 April 2019 26 April 2019 1 0 1 0 0 16 December 2024 1 0 1 0 0 7 November 2021
Current squad Updated as on 6 December 2024
This lists all the active players who played for Belize in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup Americas Sub-regional Qualifier. Name Age Batting style Bowling style Last T20I Note(s) Batters Ordell Casasola Right-handed Right-arm off break 2024 Alexander Oxley Right-handed Right-arm off break 2024 Jaron Pakeman Right-handed Right-arm off break 2024 All-rounders Garret Banner Right-handed Right-arm medium 2024 Glenford Banner Right-handed Right-arm medium 2024 Nathan Banner Left-handed Left-arm medium-fast 2024 Lawrence Bonner Right-handed Right-arm medium 2024 Brian Cassasola Left-handed Right-arm medium Maurice Castillo Left-handed Right-arm off break 2024 Stand-in captain Bernan Stephenson Left-handed Left-arm medium 2024 Keagan Tillet Right-handed Right-arm medium-fast 2024 Wicket-keepers Clint Stephenson Right-handed 2024 Javonn Wade Right-handed Pace bowlers Jermaine Pook Right-handed Right-arm medium 2024 Captain Russhane Jones Right-handed Right-arm medium 2024 Brandon Lewis Right-handed Right-arm medium 2024
See also List of Belize Twenty20 International cricketers
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