The first day of the Americas Cup in sun-drenched Bermuda provided no upsets, with easy wins for USA, the defending champions, Bermuda and Canada.USA were made to work for their six-wicket win over Cayman Islands, slipping to 72 for 4 in pursuit of 139. But Charles Reid’s unbeaten 42, and a brisk 30 not out from Clayton Lambert, the former West Indies Test batsman, ensured that order was restored.Canada, who recently beat USA in the Intercontinental Cup, cruised to 260 for 8 before bowling Bahamas out for 98.Argentina were well beaten by hosts Bermuda, who eased to an eight-wicket win thanks to a entertaining 98 from opener OJ Pitcher. Clay Smith, Bermuda’s captain, was delighted. “The team has everything a skipper could ask for,” he said. “We can actually stake a strong claim to win the tournament.”ScoresCanada 260 for 8 (Dhaniram 46, Chumney 44, Billcliff 44, De Groot 33, Codrington 30*) beat Bahamas 98 by 162 runs
USA 140 for 4 beat Cayman Islands 138 for 8 by 6 wickets
Bermuda 183 for 2 beat Argentina 182 for 8 by 8 wickets
| Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | |
| 1 | CANADA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3.24 |
| 2 | BERMUDA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2.201 |
| 3 | UNITED STATES | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.661 |
| 4 | CAYMAN ISLANDS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1.661 |
| 5 | ARGENTINA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.201 |
| 6 | BAHAMAS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -3.24 |
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