Delray Rawlins produced a masterclass in aggressive batting while the Somerset Cricket Club bowling attack rewrote the record books as the Bermuda Premier and First Divisions delivered a day of staggering statistical extremes.
From a ten-wicket rout involving a record-low score to a high-octane run chase in the West End, the 2026 season continues to provide relentless drama for the island's cricket faithful.
PREMIER DIVISION
PHC 13 Somerset Cricket Club 18/0
The weekend’s most startling result came from the PHC Stadium, where Somerset Cricket Club dismantled PHC in a match that lasted fewer than 15 overs in total. PHC elected to bat first but were systematically destroyed by a clinical Somerset attack, falling for a mere 13 runs.
Kwasi James led the destruction, returning sensational figures of 5 for 7, while Isaiah Richardson proved equally unplayable with 4 for 6. In reply, Somerset needed just nine deliveries to reach the target, with JJ Nel smashing 16 not out to secure a ten-wicket victory.
St. George's Cricket Club 93 Southampton Rangers 96/2
At the Southampton Oval, the Southampton Rangers maintained their unbeaten start to the season with an eight-wicket victory over the St. George’s Cricket Club.
St. George's Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat, they were bowled out for 93, with Nzari Paynter and Sinclair Smith the top scorers with 22, Allan Douglas was the pick of the Southampton Rangers bowlers returning figures of 2.3-0-11-3.
In reply Southampton Rangers made a quick fire 96/2 off 5.4 overs, Delray Rawlins was the top scorer with 52, which came off 18 balls he hit 6 fours and 4 sixes, Zeko Burgess was the pick of the St. George’s Cricket Club bowlers returning figures of 2-0-27-1.
St. David's Cricket Club 88/7 Bailey's Bay 84/9
The most closely contested match in the top flight took place at the Sea Breeze Oval, where St. David's Cricket Club defended a modest total of 88 to edge Bailey's Bay by just three runs.
Baileys Bay won the toss and sent St. David's to bat, St. David's would be restricted to 88/7 in their allotted 20 overs, Oliver Pitcher Jr was the top scorer on 19 before having to retire hurt, Kyle Hodsoll was the pick of the Bailey's Bay bowlers with figures of 4-0-21-3.
In reply Bailey's Bay fell three runs short of their target scoring 84/9 in their allotted 20 overs, Terryn Fray was the top scorer with 28, Derrick Brangman was the pick of the St, David's Cricket Club bowlers with figures of 4-0-18-3.
FIRST DIVISION
Warwick Workmen's Club 103/9 Cleveland County 97/7
In the First Division, Warwick Workmen’s Club secured a vital six-run victory over Cleveland County in a match defined by the all-round brilliance of Malachi Jones.
Cleveland County CC won the toss and sent Warwick Workmen’s Club to bat, they would restrict them to 103/9. Malachi Jones was the top scorer with 21, while Mackih McGowan was the pick of the Cleveland County bowlers returning figures of 3-0-14-2.
In reply Cleveland County would only manage 97/7 in their allotted 20 overs, Clay Darrell was the top scorer with 30, Jones was the pick of the Warwick bowlers with figures of 4-0-18-3.
Somerset Bridge 110/8 Willow Cuts 111/7
At the Southampton Oval, Willow Cuts survived a late scare to defeat Somerset Bridge by three wickets.
Somerset Bridge won the toss and elected to bat, they would score 110/8. Patrick Dill was the top scorer with a knock of 36 not out, while Sheldon Caesar and Sergio Raynor both had figures of 4-0-18-2 for Willow Cuts.
In reply Willow Cuts scored 111/7, Bharani Mookaiya was the top scorer with 21, while Donnie Charles was the pick of the Somerset Bridge bowlers returning figures of 4-0-16-2.
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