Wales face defending champions South Africa on Sunday at the Lusignan Community Centre Ground in their opening match of the International Masters Cricket Over-40s World Cup.

The tournament runs from October 17–31 and features 59 matches, with Wales among 15 international teams taking part.

It marks a second World Cup appearance for McPhee, who previously represented Wales at the tournament in South Africa in 2023.

Ahead of Wales' opening game, McPhee thanked the businesses, friends and family who had helped him make the trip to Guyana possible.

He said: “I just want to take a moment to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who has helped and supported me in making this dream a reality and getting me to Guyana for the Over 40s International Masters Cricket (IMC) World Cup!

“A huge thank you to all my sponsors for your generosity and support. I’m incredibly grateful to each and every one of you — I couldn’t have done it without you!”

McPhee listed PTP, C B Jones, Milwyn Jenkins & Jenkins, Cliff Walton & Sons, Burroughs, Watson Financial, Roger Powell, Frankie Price, Hayley Ritson-Walton and David Pattinson among his sponsors.

He also thanked friends and family for their support and encouragement.

McPhee said: “It means so much to have so many people supporting me.”

Wales' match against South Africa is one of five World Cup fixtures scheduled for Sunday, October 18.