against Cayman Islands optimistic that they can duplicate Monday's feat when they hammered Argentina by 193 runs.

Captain Charlie Marshall peppered the South American nation's attack to the tune of 164 runs at Canada's Maple Leaf Cricket Club and coach Winston Reid was hopeful of his side piling similar agony upon Cayman.

However, the coach noted the Caribbean nation to possess a tougher pace-bowling arsenal, one made more venomous by the fact that the turf wicket at the King City, Ontario club is extremely hard and fast.

"(Cayman) have got a completely different bowling team,'' explained Reid. "I was told that they have about four good opening bowlers and the wickets are very lively, hard and bouncy, but I don't think they have such a good batting team.

"We have a plan and once we stick to our plan guys will help each other. For instance, if we lose two quick wickets other guys coming in are expected to put their heads down and bat, because the wickets are good.

"I'm confident we can beat them, the guys are really batting and bowling well.'' If Bermuda bat first the plan is to work towards a target in the region of 250 and then accelerate the scoring rate. The plan worked perfectly against Argentina, especially with Marshall in such good form.

However, it is hoped that the opening pair can garner a better start than that produced during the opening encounter, when both Kwame Tucker and Curtis Jackson found themselves back in the pavilion with the scoreboard reading a mere 32.

"I'd like about 60 from the openers, because that would make it easier for the other guys,'' continued Reid. "Once you can see off the top bowlers it makes it easier for the other guys.'' On the bowling side Reid said that front-line bowlers Herbie Bascome and Mackie Crane were receiving help from the pitch, extracting a great deal of bounce and pace.

"They don't have clay wickets, it's dark soil, nice and grassy and hard like concrete...once the ball hits the pitch it flies off really fast.

"Despite the fact that we're medium you would be surprised at the pace that's been coming from guys like Herbie and Mackie Crane, they're getting tremendous lift from the wicket.'' Five teams are taking part in the tournament, including United States and hosts Canada.