 Nacori Smith IslandStats.com The opening round of Bermuda's cricket 50-overs leagues delivered a captivating mix of tight contests and commanding victories across both the Premier and First Divisions.
PREMIER DIVISION
St. George's Cricket Club Secure 23-Run Victory Over Flatts Victoria
St. George's Cricket Club 132 Flatt's Victoria 109
At the Wellington Oval, St. George's Cricket Club defended their total effectively, defeating Flatt’s Victoria by 23 runs.
Flatt’s won the toss and elected to bowl, dismissing St. George’s for 132. Detroy Smith top-scored for St. George's with 39, while Keegan Jones claimed four wickets for 24 runs for Flatts.
In reply, Flatt’s were bowled out for 109, with Dajon Carey making 26. Smith completed a fine all-round performance, leading St. George's bowling attack with four wickets for 19 runs.
Bailey's Bay Dominate Cleveland County with 7-Wicket Win
Cleveland County 88 Bailey's Bay 89/3
At the Sea Breeze Oval, Bailey’s Bay showcased their bowling strength, defeating Eastern County rivals Cleveland County by 7 wickets.
Bailey’s Bay won the toss and elected to bowl, dismissing Cleveland County for a mere 88 runs. Dewin Adams top-scored for Cleveland with 24. Lashaune Weir was the pick of the Bailey’s Bay bowlers, taking an impressive five wickets for 24 runs, supported by Michael Agard's four wickets.
In reply, Bailey's Bay comfortably reached 89 for 3, with Coolidge Durham unbeaten on 27. Q'Shai Darrell took two wickets for Cleveland.
FIRST DIVISION
Southampton Rangers Cruise to 9-Wicket Victory Over Somerset Bridge
Somerset Bridge 196 Southampton Rangers 197/1
The Southampton Rangers put on a batting masterclass at the Southampton Oval, defeating Somerset Bridge by 9 wickets.
Somerset Bridge won the toss and elected to bat, posting 196 before being bowled out. Shawn Riley was their top scorer with a fluent 70 off 84 balls. Darrien Gibbons claimed three wickets for 42 runs for Southampton.
In a dominant chase, Southampton Rangers scored 197 for 1, thanks to a monumental 186-run opening partnership between Nacori Smith (92 not out off 68 balls) and Oronde Bascome (91 off 63 balls), ensuring a comprehensive win.
PHC Edge Western Stars by 2 Runs in Low-Scoring Thriller
PHC 117 Western Stars 115
In a true nail-biter at the PHC Stadium, PHC defeated Western Stars by just 2 runs in a low-scoring affair. The match saw 20 wickets fall for a total of 232 runs across 54.4 overs.
PHC, batting first, were bowled out for 117, with Charles Trott unbeaten on 41. Rohan Davis was outstanding for Western Stars, taking five wickets for 27 runs.
In reply, Western Stars were bowled out for 115, despite Ryan Tyrell's 31. Taurean Manders was the pick of the PHC bowlers, claiming four wickets for 22 runs to secure the dramatic victory.
Willow Cuts Claim 88-Run Win Over Devonshire Recreation Club
Willow Cuts 198 Devonshire Recreation Club 110
At the Somerset Cricket Club, Willow Cuts delivered a strong all-round performance to defeat Devonshire Recreation Club by 88 runs.
Willow Cuts won the toss and elected to bat, posting 198 before being bowled out. Ras Solomon Burrows top-scored with 54 off 86 balls. Treadwell Gibbons took three wickets for 26 runs for Devonshire.
In response, Devonshire Recreation Club were bowled out for 110, with Orlando Moulseed unbeaten on 29. Kwasi James was the star with the ball for Willow Cuts, taking an impressive five wickets for 23 runs.
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