Cup Holders Somerset Cricket Club Cup Match Trial
Vice President Team 299/6 President Team 235/5
A captivating contest unfolded at the Somerset Cricket Club, where the President's and Vice President's teams played out a high-scoring draw, accumulating a formidable 534 runs for the loss of just 11 wickets between them.
The Vice President's team, having won the toss, opted to bat first and put on a strong display. They posted a total of 299 for 6 wickets before declaring or running out of overs. A standout performance came from Dominic Sabir who remained unbeaten on 113, anchoring their innings with a superb display of stroke play and resilience. For the President's bowling attack, Sharye Tavares was the most effective, returning figures of 2 wickets for 32 runs from his 10 overs, which included a maiden.
In response, the President's team mounted a determined chase, eventually finishing on 235 for 5 wickets as the match concluded in a stalemate. Their innings was built around two impressive half-centuries. Captain Terryn Fray led from the front, scoring 56 runs before retiring, while Deunte Darrell also contributed a valuable 56 runs, showcasing his power and timing. On the bowling front for the Vice President's, Sabir was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for just 11 runs from his 6.3 overs, including four maidens, in an economical spell that kept his side in contention.
The match provided an entertaining spectacle for those in attendance, with both teams demonstrating their batting prowess and competitive spirit, ultimately resulting in a well-deserved share of the honours.
Challengers St. George’s Cricket Club Cup Match Trial
Vice President Team 193 President Team 196/7
A spirited contest at the Wellington Oval saw the St. George's Cricket Club President's team secure a hard-fought three-wicket victory over their Vice President's counterparts in a keenly anticipated internal fixture.
The St. George's Vice Presidents' select won the toss and elected to bat first on what appeared to be a good surface. Despite a determined effort, they were eventually bowled out for a total of 193. The cornerstone of their innings was a patient and well-crafted knock from Jonte Smith, who top-scored with 65 runs from 110 deliveries, including 11 boundaries. For the President's team, Keegan Jones was the pick of the bowlers, returning impressive figures of 3 wickets for 61 runs from his 12 overs, which included a maiden.
In response, the President's team successfully chased down the target, reaching 196 for 7 wickets to claim the win. Charles Trott Jr led the charge with a dynamic half-century, smashing 51 runs off just 49 balls, an innings punctuated by 7 fours and 2 towering sixes. Despite their efforts to defend the total, the Vice President's bowlers found it challenging to contain the chase. Clay Darrell was their most effective bowler, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs from his 3 overs.
The match provided an excellent showcase of local talent and a competitive warm-up for both sides, with the President's team ultimately prevailing in a compelling encounter at the historic Wellington Oval.
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