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Premier Division: Proctor's Brilliance Leads Somerset, St. George's Cruise, St. David's Win
Somerset Cricket Club secured a commanding 20-run victory over Bailey's Bay at home. Asked to bat, Somerset amassed 183 for 3, spearheaded by a blistering 92 from Jermal Proctor, who struck 16 boundaries in his 56-ball innings. Despite Coolidge Durham's quickfire 52 for Bailey's Bay, they were eventually bowled out for 163, with captain Dominic Sabir taking 3 for 29 for Somerset.
St. George's Cricket Club enjoyed a comfortable 8-wicket win over Cleveland County at the Wellington Oval. Restricting Cleveland to a paltry 83 for 9, thanks to Jonte Smith's 3 for 11, St. George's chased down the target with ease, finishing on 84 for 2. Macai Simmons led the way with an unbeaten 46.
The clash at Lord's saw St. David's Cricket Club edge out Devonshire Recreation Club by 5 wickets in a tighter affair. Devonshire were held to 116 for 7, with Kevon Fubler taking 2 for 16 for St. David's. In reply, Marcus Scotland's 42 anchored the St. David's innings as they reached 120 for 5, despite Allan Douglas's impressive 3 for 12 for Devonshire.
First Division: Rangers Dominate, Derby Aborted, Bridge Snatch Win
In the First Division, Southampton Rangers cruised to a comprehensive 70-run victory over PHC at Lord's. Rangers posted a strong 159 for 8, with Dion Stovell smashing a quickfire 51. PHC struggled in their reply, managing only 89 for 9, with Makai Jacobs claiming an impressive 5 for 14 for the Rangers.
The derby between Willow Cuts and Warwick Workmen's Club at Somerset Cricket Club was unfortunately abandoned due to unsportsmanlike behaviour. Willow Cuts had posted a strong 170 for 2, with Deunte Darrell unbeaten on 46. Warwick were 53 for 2 in reply when the game was halted.
Somerset Bridge secured a narrow 4-run victory over Flatt's Victoria in a low-scoring encounter at the Wellington Oval. Somerset Bridge posted 103 for 7, with Cadence Douglas unbeaten on 21. Flatt's fell just short in their chase, finishing on 99 for 7, despite Jermaine Clarke's 48. Swayne Raynor's 2 for 13 proved crucial for Somerset Bridge.
The day's cricket delivered a mix of dominant performances and closely fought contests, though the abandonment of the derby will undoubtedly be a talking point. The Premier and First Divisions continue to provide exciting action for cricket fans across Bermuda.
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