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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Holders Bailey’s Bay Make 3 Changes against St. David’s
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Eastern County Cup holders Bailey’s Bay have named their starting lineup for Saturday's heavyweight derby against arch-rivals St. David’s Cricket Club, making three changes to their squad as they look to defend the coveted trophy.
The showdown at Lord's in St. David's is scheduled to get underway at 10:00 ADT on Saturday, 29 August, bringing together the two dominant forces in the competition for the final round of the series.
Captain Terryn Fray once again leads the defending champions, with veteran all-rounder Rodney Trott slated to serve as vice-captain.
Bay have adjusted their team dynamics with three notable personnel changes. Coolidge Durham, Lazai Outerbridge, and Derrick Brangman miss out from the starting XI, with Durham moving to the reserves.
In their places, the holders have recalled experienced spinner Rodney Trott alongside Jermaine Usher and Nyhrobi Carmichael to bolster both their batting and bowling departments.
The reigning holders retain significant star quality in their ranks, featuring former Sussex all-rounder Delray Rawlins alongside Tre Manders, wicketkeeper Sinclair Smith, Kyle Hodsoll, Dennico Hollis, Macquille Walker, and Michael Agard III.
Bailey’s Bay Eastern County Cup Team 2026
Terryn Fray - Captain
Rodney Trott
Delray Rawlins
Kyle Hodsoll
Jermaine Usher
Sinclair Smith
Michael Agard III
Macquille Walker
Dennico Hollis
Tre Manders
Nyhrobi Carmichael
Reserves
Coolidge Durham
Sharye Tavares
Dante James Rawlins
Zhale Trott
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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St. David’s Name Strong Squad For Eastern County Clash
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St. David’s Cricket Club have named an experienced squad spearheaded by the Pitchers as they prepare to challenge holders Bailey’s Bay in the Eastern County Cup on Saturday, 29 August.
The eagerly anticipated derby will get underway at 10:00 am, with St. David’s aiming to dethrone the reigning champions in one of Bermuda cricket's most storied rivalries.
Veteran stalwart OJ Pitcher will captain the side, with Justin Pitcher confirmed as vice-captain to form a seasoned leadership duo for the high-stakes encounter.
The challengers boast significant depth across both batting and bowling departments, featuring wicketkeeper-batsman Ricardo Brangman alongside the dynamic Jonte Smith, Sa-Qui Robinson, and Macai Simmons.
The bowling unit features plenty of firepower, with Brian Hall, Seth Campbell, Aaron Paynter, Nzari Paynter, and Isiah O’Brien completing a formidable starting eleven
St. David’s Cricket Club Eastern County Cup Team 2026
OJ Pitcher - Captain
Justin Pitcher - Vice Captain
Ricardo Brangman
Isiah O’Brien
Sa-Qui Robinson
Jonte Smith
Macai Simmons
Nzari Paynter
Seth Campbell
Aaron Paynter
Brian Hall
Reserves
Dean Simons
Brandon Swainson
Nazri Butterfield
Naquan Smith
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Monday, August 24, 2026
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Berkswell Cruise to Six-Wicket win over Coventry & North
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Berkswell CC 2nd XI claimed a convincing six-wicket victory over Coventry & North Warwickshire CC 2nd XI in their Warwickshire County Cricket League Division 2 clash at Binley Road.
A disciplined bowling display, spearheaded by a standout spell from Naim Luhar, saw the hosts dismissed for just 121 before Berkswell comfortably chased down the target with four wickets down.
Opting to bat first, Coventry & North Warwickshire struggled for momentum against a relentless Berkswell attack. Luhar proved the chief destroyer, tearing through the batting order to claim figures of 4-22 from an economical 12-over shift that included four maidens.
Firas Hussain provided the lone substantial resistance for the home side, battling to a hard-fought top score of 40. However, support was thin across the scorecard. Bermuda's Najiyah Raynor chipped in with nine, while compatriot Oyinde Bascome fell without scoring as Coventry were eventually bundled out for 121.
Defending a modest total, Coventry struck early through Toby Palmer, who bowled with intent to finish as the pick of the home attack with 2-33 from his nine overs. Raynor also contributed in the field, cleanly holding onto a catch to give Coventry a glimmer of hope.
However, Ali Raza anchored the chase with composure, striking an unbeaten 43 to extinguish any hopes of a home fightback. Berkswell crossed the line with plenty to spare, reaching 126/4 to seal the points in straightforward fashion.
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
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St. David's and Cleveland Cruise to 10-Wicket Wins
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Inclement weather dominated the domestic cricket programme across Bermuda at the weekend, with only two matches reaching completion as St. David's Cricket Club and Cleveland County secured swift 10-wicket victories.
Persistent showers washed out fixtures island-wide, but dominant bowling displays allowed St. David's in the Premier Division and Cleveland County in the First Division to wrap up comprehensive wins in rapid time.
Brangman Runs Riot for St. David's
At Somerset Cricket Club, St David's produced a clinical performance to dismantle Willow Cuts.
Derrick Brangman proved unplayable with the ball, tearing through the Cuts' batting line-up to finish with outstanding figures of 6-17 from his 10 overs, including two maidens. Brian Hall provided superb support, taking 3-11 from 5.5 overs to dismiss Willow Cuts for just 43 in the Premier Division clash. Jalen Wales offered the only sustained resistance with a team-high 19.
St. David's made light work of the target, racing to 48 without loss inside four overs. Isaiah O'Brien blasted an unbeaten 26 off just nine deliveries—striking three fours and two sixes—while Ricardo Brangman joined the onslaught with 21 not out off 12 balls (three fours, one six) to seal the 10-wicket rout.
Proctor Stars in Cleveland County Rout
In the First Division, Cleveland County were equally ruthless against Devonshire Recreation Club.
Jermal Proctor delivered a devastating opening spell, claiming 3-3 from his three overs to trigger a Devonshire Rec collapse. Orlando Maulseed top-scored with six as Devonshire Rec were skittled out for a meagre total of 19.
Cleveland required fewer than four overs to knock off the runs, closing out the match at 20 without loss. Steven Bremar Jr hit an unbeaten 12 off nine balls, including a six, while Q'Shai Darrell added eight not out off 10 deliveries to cap an emphatic 10-wicket victory.
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
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Jeffers Phoenix hold off Smith Frenchay in 30-run Victory
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Cameron Jeffers claimed local bragging rights over Bermudian compatriot Chare Smith as Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC secured a hard-fought 30-run victory against Frenchay CC at the Bob Stone Ground.
A commanding half-century from Vishal Mamgai and a disciplined team bowling display guided Phoenix to victory in the West of England Premier Cricket League (WEPL) Bristol & North Somerset encounter, despite an impressive five-wicket haul from Frenchay’s Alex Stell.
Stell Shines as Phoenix Post 185
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bristol West Indian Phoenix set a competitive target on the back of Mamgai's standout 74.
Frenchay bowler Stell kept the hosts within reach, producing a destructive spell of 5-19 from 9.1 overs to bowl Phoenix out for 185. Smith provided support with the ball to claim 1-28 from his six overs, while Jeffers was dismissed for one.
Yadav and Jeffers Stifle Frenchay Chase
In reply, Frenchay struggled to build enduring partnerships against a tight Phoenix attack. Akshat Krishna offered the primary resistance at the crease with a top score of 30, but Frenchay were pegged back regularly as Smith fell without scoring.
Rushabh Yadav led the charge with the ball, claiming 4-28 from 6.2 overs, while Jeffers produced an economical 10-over shift to take 2-25 with two maidens. The combined effort saw Frenchay dismissed for 155, handing Phoenix the 30-run win.
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