Only one team out of the Cayman Islands, Fiji, Italy, Kuwait, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Qatar and Zambia will make it through to the ICC Trophy later this year from which the final qualifiers for the 2007 showpiece in the Caribbean will be decided.

Cayman Islands captain Ryan Bovell has set his sights on winning the event though he admits that the devastating impact of Hurricane Ivan severely hindered his side's preparations.

"Our target is to win the tournament by dominating all opponents in every facet of the game," said Bovell whose squad includes two policemen and three prison officers.

"My country was devastated by Hurricane Ivan in September 2004. The majority of my team mates lost everything and our cricket fields and practice areas were seriously damaged but we have the ability to fight when everything seems lost."

Cayman Islands begin their campaign against Fiji whose captain Waisake Tukana believes the international experience will be invaluable to his team's development.

The winner of the Malaysia tournament will be one of 12 teams to contest the ICC Trophy in Ireland (July 1-13) from which five teams will qualify for the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.