 Zeri Tomlinson IslandStats.com The Bermuda domestic cricket season served up a compelling round of matches across the Premier and First Divisions, featuring nail-biting finishes and dominant batting displays.
PREMIER DIVISION
St. David's Cricket Club Won by 1 Wicket
Bailey’s Bay 129 St. David’s Cricket Club 133/9
At Lord's in St. David's, the fierce Eastern County rivalry delivered a low-scoring thriller that went down to the wire. St. David's Cricket Club emerged victorious by just 1 wicket against Bailey's Bay.
Bailey's Bay, after winning the toss and electing to bat, were bowled out for 129. Coolidge Durham top-scored with 48. Justin Pitcher was the pick of the St. David's bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 29 runs from 9.1 overs.
In reply, St. David's scraped to 133 for 9, with captain Derrick Brangman playing a heroic unbeaten innings of 38. He forged two crucial late partnerships, a 45-run stand with Justin Pitcher and a 27-run stand with Aaron Paynter, to guide his side home. Kyle Hodsoll was the standout bowler for Bailey's Bay with 4 wickets for 41 runs.
Warwick Workmen's Club Won by 78 Runs
Warwick Workmen's Club 315/ Somerset Cricket Club 237
At the Southampton Oval, Warwick Workman's Club secured a commanding 78-run victory over Somerset Cricket Club.
Warwick, batting first, amassed a formidable 315 all out. The innings was highlighted by two magnificent centuries: Zeri Tomlinson scored 102 off 95 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes), and Kamau Leverock added 100 off 79 balls (10 fours, 5 sixes). Antonio Darrell was the most effective bowler for Somerset, taking 4 wickets for 82 runs.
Somerset Cricket Club, in response, were bowled out for 237. Player/coach Janeiro Tucker was their top scorer with 79 off 65 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes). Shonari Boyles-Simons led the Warwick bowling attack, claiming 4 wickets for 50 runs from his 10 overs.
St. George's Cricket Club Won by 84 Runs
St. George's Cricket Club 233 Cleveland County 149
At the Wellington Oval, St. George's Cricket Club delivered a comprehensive 84-run win against Cleveland County.
St. George's Cricket Club batted first and were bowled out for 233. Jason Anderson anchored their innings with a patient 70 off 125 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes). Aciram Burgess was the pick of the Cleveland County bowlers with 3 wickets for 24 runs from 5 overs.
Cleveland County struggled in their chase, being dismissed for 149. Jabari Darrell top-scored with 40. Zachary Edmund was the key bowler for St. George’s, returning figures of 2 wickets for 16 runs from 4 overs.
FIRST DIVISION
Southampton Rangers Won by 168 Runs
Southampton Rangers 211 PHC 43
In the First Division, Southampton Rangers recorded a one-sided 168-run victory over PHC at the PHC Stadium.
Southampton Rangers, batting first, were bowled out for 211. Oronde Bascome led the scoring with a brisk 65 off 58 balls (8 fours, 1 six). Chris Douglas was the best bowler for PHC with 3 wickets for 42 runs from 8.3 overs.
PHC's chase was disastrous as they were bowled out for a paltry 43. Douglas was their top scorer with 20. Dion Stovell was the wrecker-in-chief for Southampton Rangers, delivering a devastating spell of 5 wickets for just 3 runs from 5 overs, including three maidens, to seal a dominant win.
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