The Bermuda Cricket Board's 50-over Premier and First Division seasons delivered a flurry of runs and commanding performances this weekend, with a total of six matches taking place across the island. Centuries, big partnerships, and five-wicket hauls were the order of the day.
PREMIER DIVISION
St. George’s Cricket Club 306/8 Warwick Workmen’s Club 87
At the Wellington Oval, St. George's Cricket Club put on a batting masterclass.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, they amassed a formidable 306 for 8 in their 50 overs. Zachary Edmund was the star, smashing 120 runs off just 100 balls, an innings embellished with 9 fours and 7 sixes. Kamau Leverock was Warwick's most effective bowler with 2 wickets for 36 runs.
In reply, Warwick Workmen's Club were bowled out for a mere 87, with Callum Macfarlane top-scoring with 21. Jonte Smith led the St. George's bowling attack with an outstanding 6 wickets for 34 runs from 8 overs.
Baileys Bay 387 Flatt’s Victoria 63
At the Sea Breeze Oval, Bailey’s Bay posted the highest total of the weekend, dominating Flatt’s Victoria with a colossal 324-run victory.
Batting first, Bailey's Bay scored 387 all out. Delray Rawlins was on fire, blasting 94 runs off just 56 balls, including 9 fours and 5 sixes. Shane Robinson took 2 wickets for 32 for Flatt’s.
Flatt’s Victoria's chase never materialized, as they were bowled out for just 63. Reginald Baker top-scored with 19. Michael Agard was the chief destroyer for Bailey's Bay, claiming an incredible 6 wickets for only 12 runs from 7 overs.
Somerset Cricket Club 340/9 Cleveland County 153
The Somerset Cricket Club hosted Cleveland County in a high-scoring Premier Division clash.
After Cleveland won the toss and opted to bowl, Somerset posted 340 for 9. For the second consecutive game, Amari Ebbin led the batting, this time with a superb 107 runs off 90 balls, featuring 16 fours and 2 sixes. Makai Young took 2 wickets for 35 for Cleveland.
In reply, Cleveland County managed 153, with Jabari Darrell scoring 48. Azar Morrissey was the pick of the Somerset bowlers, taking an impressive 6 wickets for 16 runs from 5.4 overs.
FIRST DIVISION
Willow Cuts 204 Southampton Rangers 205/3
At the Southampton Oval, the Southampton Rangers successfully chased down Willow Cuts' total to win by 7 wickets.
Willow Cuts batted first, scoring 204 all out, led by Ras Solomon Burrows' 53. Makai Jacobs took 3 wickets for 14 for the Rangers.
In response, Southampton Rangers comfortably reached 205 for 3. Nacori Smith was the top scorer with 56 off 47 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. Deunte Darrell took 2 wickets for 32 for Willow Cuts.
Somerset Bridge 186/7 PHC 155
At the PHC Stadium, Somerset Bridge secured a 32-run victory over PHC in a reduced 42-over match.
Batting first, Somerset Bridge scored 186 for 7, with Shawn Riley top-scoring with 41. Christopher Douglas took 3 wickets for 19 for PHC.
In reply, PHC were bowled out for 155, despite Dionte Dowling's 49. Callum Mcintosh was the pick of the Somerset Bridge bowlers with 4 wickets for 36 runs from 9 overs.
Devonshire Recreation 387/7 Western Stars 200
At the Devonshire Recreation Club, Central County Cup holders Devonshire Recreation Club continued their strong form, defeating Western Stars by 187 runs.
Batting first, Devonshire Rec posted a massive 387 for 7. Drewonde Bascombe was the standout, scoring 107 runs off 93 balls, hitting 12 fours and 5 sixes. Phillip Thomas took 3 wickets for 54 for Western Stars.
In response, Western Stars were bowled out for 200, with Brian Hall hitting a quickfire 60 off 35 balls. Allan Douglas was the pick of the Devonshire Rec bowlers, claiming 4 wickets for 49 runs from 6 overs.
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