St. David’s Cricket Club and Warwick Workmen’s Club underlined their title credentials on a clinical weekend of domestic action, as heavyweights Bailey's Bay and Somerset CC struggled to find their rhythm.
The story of the day in the top flight was the sheer dominance of the ball over the bat.
PREMIER DIVISION
St. David's Cricket Club Win by 8 Wickets
PHC 83/8 St. David's Cricket Club 84/2
St. David’s Cricket Club made short work of PHC, romping to an eight-wicket victory. After winning the toss and electing to field, the home side unleashed Derrick Brangman, who delivered one of the spells of the season. Brangman’s figures of 3 wickets for just 3 runs from his four overs left the PHC middle order in tatters, restricting the visitors to a meager 83 for 8.
The chase was a mere formality for the Islanders. Justin Pitcher anchored the innings with a composed 38 not out, guiding St. David’s to their target of 84 in quick time to secure a vital haul of points.
St. George’s Cricket Club Won by 7 Wickets
Baileys Bay 114/8 St. George's Cricket Club 118/3
St. George’s Cricket Club enjoyed a similar outcome, defeating Bailey's Bay by seven wickets. Bailey's Bay were restricted to 114/8 in their 20 overs, Terryn Fray was the top scorer with 61, which came off 42 balls he hit 7 fours, and 2 sixes, Zeko Burgess was the pick of the St. George's bowlers with figures of 3-0-18-3.
In reply the St. George's Cricket Club scored 118/3, Jonte Smith was the top scorer with a knock of 46, Rodney Trott was the pick of the Bailey's bay bowlers with figures of 2.4-0-18-2.
Southampton Rangers Won by 42 Runs
Southampton Rangers 191/9 Somerset Cricket Club 149/5
Southampton Rangers posted a formidable 191/9 against Somerset Cricket Club, Dion Stovell was the top scorer with 39, Isaiah Richardson was the pick of the Somerset bowlers returning figures of 3-0-31-3.
In reply the Somerset Cricket Club could only make 149/5 in their chase, Dominic Sabir was the top scorer with 65 which came off 39 balls, he hit 5 fours, and 5 sixes, Allan Douglas was the pick of the Southampton Rangers bowlers returning figures of 4-0-17-2.
FIRST DIVISION
Devonshire Recreation Club Won by 5 Wickets
Somerset Bridge 168/3 Devonshire Recreation Club 174/5
At the Southampton Oval, Devonshire Recreation Club won the toss and sent Somerset Bridge to bat, they scored 168/3, Jason Smith was the top scorer with a knock of 51 not out, hitting 3 fours and 4 sixes, Orlando Maulseed was the pick of the Devonshire Recreation Club bowlers with figures of 4-0-32-2.
In reply Devonshire Recreation Club scored 174/5, Brandon Trott was the top scorer with 47 not out, Macai Jacobs was the pick of the Somerset Bridge bowlers with figures of 4-0-19-3.
Warwick Workmen’s Club Win by 6 Wickets
Willow Cuts CC 78/9 Warwick Workmen's Club 79/4
At the PHC Stadium, Warwick Workmen's Club won the toss and sent Warwick Workmen's Club to bat, restricting them to 78/9, Shaquille Bean was the top scorer with 16, Malachi Jones returned figures of 4-2-11-4 for Warwick Workmen's Club.
In reply Warwick Workmen’s Club scored 79/4, Alex Brown was the top scorer with 30 not out, Kamal Bashir returned figures of 3-0-13-2 for Cuts.
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