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Monday, June 29, 2026
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Corley edge out Coventry & North Warwickshire in Thriller
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 Oyinde Bascome IslandStats.com
In a high-scoring, see-saw encounters that went right down to the wire, the Warwickshire Cricket League clash ultimately swung in Corley's favor during a frantic final-over chase.
Choosing to set a target, Coventry & North Warwickshire built a formidable platform, eventually being bowled out for a highly competitive 248 runs. The centerpiece of the innings belonged entirely to the explosive Raynor.
The Bermudian middle-order batsman was in devastating form, smashing a brilliant 62 off just 50 balls. Raynor took the attack to the Corley seamers, clearing the ropes at will with 11 boundaries and a towering six.
His compatriot Oyinde Bascome chipped in with a gritty 12 to help steady the early order, but Coventry found it difficult to build a grandstand finish. The brakes were expertly applied by Corley's standout bowler, James Parker, who ripped through the tail to return clinical figures of 3 for 45 from his full 10-over allocation.
Chasing a daunting target of 249, Corley's response was anchored by a well-measured, vital half-century from Tom Parker. His composure at the crease allowed the visitors to stay precisely in touch with the required run rate as the afternoon progressed.
Coventry’s bowling attack refused to yield, led by a superb spell from Harsha Burla. Flexing his tactical muscle, Burla tore through the visitors' set batsmen to claim 3 for 50 off his nine overs, repeatedly dragging Coventry back into the contest.
However, despite Burla’s late breakthroughs and continuous scoreboard pressure, Corley’s lower order showed immense resolve. They managed to scramble across the line to reach 249 for 8, snatching a dramatic victory with just two wickets to spare in a cracking domestic advertisement for the sport.
Coventry & North Warwickshire CC Inning
..12 (34) Nabeel Safdar c Harnek Biling b Harry Bennett
..12 (14) Oyinde Bascome st David Rogers b James Parker
..00 (01) Keenan Khatavkar LBW James Parker
..62 (50) Najiyah Raynor c Harry Bennett b Harnek Biling
..59 (81) Olly Lynott c Faiz Khan b James Parker
..00 (01) Firas Hussain LBW Harnek Biling
..00 (02) Rushank Sharma LBW Harnek Biling
..55 (67) Rohail Momand c Tom Parker b Joshua Barrett
..15 (30) Paramveer Singh b Morgan Eames
..07 (12) Harsha Burla b Joshua Barrett
..00 (03) Alyas Amiri Not Out
..25 Extras (5lb-20w)
248 Total All Out after 49.1 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-24 (Bascome); 2-24 (Khatavkar); 3-31 (Safdar); 4-117 (Raynor); 5-117 (Hussain); 6-117 (Sharma (Olly); 7-207(Lynott); 8-225 (Momand); 9-248 (Singh); 10-248 (Burla);
Corley CC Bowlers
10.-1-45-3 James Parker
10.-1-42-1 Harry Bennett
7.0-1-36-0 Andrew Oates
8.0-0-53-3 Harnek Biling
5.0-0-28-0 Ben Thompson
6.0-0-26-1 Morgan Eames
3.1-0-13-2 Joshua Barrett
Corley CC Inning
..30 (42) David Rogers b Firas Hussain
..04 (08) Joshua Barrett LBW Alyas Amiri
..45 (53) Andrew Oates c Olly Lynott b Harsha Burla
..08 (16) Ry Gerety b Rushank Sharma
..00 (09) Harnek Biling LBW Harsha Burla
..19 (20) Faiz Khan b Harsha Burla
..25 (63) James Parker LBW Rohail Momand
..50 (48) Tom Parker LBW Rohail Momand
..09 (14) Harry Bennett Not Out
..10 (04) Ben Thompson Not Out
..49 Extras (8b-2lb-38w-1nb)
249 Total for 8 wickets after 46.0 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-19 (Barrett); 2-74 (Rogers); 3-105 (Gerety); 4-119 (Biling); 5-124 (Oates); 6-148 (Khan (James); 7-219 (Parker); 8-234 (Parker);
Coventry & North Warwickshire CC Bowlers
9.0-1-42-2 Rohail Momand
4.0-0-31-1 Alyas Amiri
10.-1-34-1 Rushank Sharma
5.0-0-34-1 Firas Hussain
9.0-0-50-3 Harsha Burla
9.0-0-48-0 Paramveer Singh
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Monday, June 29, 2026
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Warwick Blue clinch inaugural FrayStar title in last-ball thriller
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Warwick Cricket Club Blue have been crowned the champions of the inaugural FrayStar Youth Cricket Festival after snatching a breathtaking victory over Somerset Cricket Club on the final delivery of the tournament.
On a sensational weekend at the Saltus Grammar School Field, the under-15 showpiece delivered a grandstand finish that will live long in the memory of Bermudian grassroots sport.
Chasing ultimate glory in the festival's showpiece match, Warwick Blue and Somerset locked horns in a fiercely competitive tactical battle. With the tournament designed by the FrayStar Cricket Institute to keep teenage players actively engaged in the sport, both sets of young athletes rose to the occasion under immense pressure.
In an atmosphere loaded with tension, the final eventually came down to the absolute barest of margins. With Somerset fighting valiantly to defend their total, Warwick Blue managed to scramble the decisive winning run off the very last ball of the match to trigger wild celebrations on the pitch.
The remarkable display of skill, determination, and elite-level sportsmanship from both finalists left the shoreside gallery completely captivated.
While Warwick Blue take home the historic hardware, the weekend proved to be a resounding success for the wider domestic game. Organizers extended their heavy congratulations to every participating squad that stepped onto the Saltus turf over the two-day festival.
The commitment, passion, and competitive framework showcased across the weekend have sent a strong statement regarding the pipeline of talent on the island. By laying a formidable foundation of discipline, teamwork, and personal development, the inaugural showcase has successfully illuminated a very bright future for the next generation of Bermudian cricketers.
Most importantly, thank you for helping us honour the memory of Kenneth Fray Sr. This festival and championship trophy were created in loving memory of a devoted brother, family man, and someone whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations through the game of cricket. We hope this festival will become a lasting tradition that celebrates not only excellence on the field but also the values of respect, discipline, unity, and opportunity.
This weekend was about so much more than crowning a champion—it was about creating memories, building friendships, and investing in the future of Bermudian cricket.
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Sunday, June 28, 2026
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Premier & First Division Round-Up
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PREMIER DIVISION
Southampton Rangers 411/8 St. David’s Cricket Club 118/8
At the Southampton Oval, the Southampton Rangers defeated the St. David’s Cricket Club by 293 runs.
Deunte Darrell was the top scorer with 87 not out, which came off 45 balls, he hit 4 fours, and 7 sixes, Alex Dore added 82, and Dalin Richardson scored 77, Brian Hall was the pick of the St. David's Cricket Club bowlers returning figures of 10-0-62-2.
In reply St. David's Cricket Club would score 118/8, Derrick Brangman was the top scorer with 63, which came off 72 balls, he hit 11 fours and 1 six, Jordan DeSilva was the pick of the Southampton Rangers bowlers returning figures of 5.5-1-19-3.
St. George’s Cricket Club 150 Bailey’s Bay 138
At the Wellington Oval, the St. George’s Cricket Club defeated Bailey’s Bay by 12 runs.
Sinclair Smith led the St. George’s Cricket Club batting as they were bowled out for 150, Smith scored 40, Dennico Hollis led the Bailey's Bay bowling attack with figures of 8-1-50-4, while MacQuille Walker bowled 9.5-0-52-4.
In reply Bailey’s Bay were bowled out for 138, Coolidge Durham was the top scorer with 52, which came off 86 balls, he hit 3 fours and 3 sixes, Shaki Darrell was the pick of the St. George's Cricket Club bowlers returning figures of 10-0-32-5.
Somerset Cricket Club 366/7 Willow Cuts 192
At the Somerset Cricket Club, the Somerset Cricket Club defeated Willow Cuts by 174 runs.
Dominic Sabir scored 150 to lead the Somerset Cricket Club to a score of 366/7 in their allotted 50 overs, Sabir hit 14 fours, and 8 sixes, Wayne Ball Jr was the pick of the Willow Cuts bowlers returning figures of 4-0-42-2.
In reply Willow Cuts would be bowled out for 192, Ras Solomon Burrows was the top scorer with 76m which came off 68 balls, he hit 8 fours, and 4 sixes. Sabir was the pick of the Somerset Cricket Club bowlers with figures of 4-0-24-3.
FIRST DIVISION
Flatt’s Victoria 126 Cleveland County 132/5
At Lord's in St. David's, Cleveland County defeated Flatt's Victoria by 5 wickets.
Treadwell Gibbons batted through the Flatt's Victoria inning scoring 59 not out off 104 balls, as Flatt’s Victoria were bowled all out for 126, he hit 4 fours, Isaiah Greaves was the pick of the Cleveland County bowlers returning figures of 4-2-8-2.
In reply Cleveland County scored 132/5, Q'Shai Darrell was the top scorer with 43, Xavier James was the pick of the Flatt's Victoria bowlers returning figures of 2-0-15-1.
PHC 203 Devonshire Recreation Club 204/9
At the PHC Stadium, the Devonshire Recreation Club defeated PHC by 1 wicket.
PHC were bowled out for 203, Davin Dill was the top scorer with 69, off 86 balls, he hit 6 fours, Llineiko Millet was the pick of the Devonshire Recreation Club bowlers returning figures of 8.3-0-39-3.
In reply Devonshire Recreation Club scored 204/9, Rohan Davis was the top scorer with 31, Charles Trott was the pick of the PHC bowlers returning figures of 9-0-32-5.
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
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Rawlins Century Powers Bermuda to Win Over Brazil
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 Luke Horan Claimed 4 Wickets IslandStats.com
A magnificent, blistering century from captain Delray Rawlins powered Bermuda to a crushing 146-run victory over Brazil at the National Sports Center, keeping their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Qualifier A campaign in imperious form.
On a sun-drenched afternoon in Devonshire, the home side put on a clinical masterclass with both bat and ball to completely outclass their South American opponents from the opening delivery.
Having been inserted to bat, Bermuda laid waste to the Brazilian bowling attack to post a colossal 220 for 4 off their allotted 20 overs.
The innings belonged entirely to the explosive Delray Rawlins, who played a truly unforgettable knock of 121 off just 66 balls. The left-hander struck the ball with terrifying clean-hitting power, clearing the boundary ropes at will to smash 6 fours and a staggering 11 sixes.
The Brazil fielders were reduced to spectators for large parts of the opening innings as Rawlins anchored a series of rapid partnerships. Amidst the carnage, Michel Assuncao offered the most resistance with the ball for the visitors, returning tidy, highly respectable figures of one wicket for 16 runs off his two overs.
Chasing a daunting mountain of 221 for an unlikely victory, the Brazilian batting card collapsed under the weight of the scoreboard pressure and a relentless, disciplined local bowling attack.
The visitors had simply no answer for the exceptional Luke Horan, who tore through the top and middle order with an elite exhibition of line and length. Horan finished with a sensational four-wicket haul, conceding a microscopic 13 runs from his full allocation of four overs.
Brazil were ultimately bundled out for a meager 74 runs as the local spinners closed the game out with clinical precision. Opener Gabriel Oliveira offered the solitary bright spark for the traveling side, battling his way to a top score of 15 before being undone by the surface's variable bounce.
The comprehensive 146-run victory sends a massive statement to the rest of the Americas region, sealing crucial net run-rate points as Bermuda continues its steady push toward global qualification.
Bermuda Inning
..17 (15) Onias Bascome b Luiz Gabriel Moras
121 (66) Delray Rawlins b Luis Morais
..25 (20) Dominic Sabir b Yasar Haroon
..30 (11) Isaiah O'Brien LBW Michel Assuncao
..19 (07) Luke Horan Not Out
..01 (02) Charles Trott Not Out
..07 Extras (1nb-3w-2b-1lb)
220 Total for 4 wickets after 20 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-53 (Bascome), 2-138 (Sabir), 3-184 (O'Brien), 4-209 (Rawlins)
Brazil Bowlers
4.0-0-46-1 Luis Morais
4.0-1-29-1 Luiz Gabriel Moras
4.0-0-58-0 Gabriel Oliveira
4.0-0-23-1 Yasar Haroon
1.0-0-29-0 Luiz Muller
2.0-0-16-1 Michel Assuncao
1.0-0-16-0 Luiz Goncalves
Brazil Inning
..07 (05) Luiz Muller c Luke Horan b Chare Smith
..01 (03) Luis Morais b Luke Horan
..00 (01) William Maximo LBW Luke Horan
..03 (06) Michel Assuncao c Zeri Tomlinson b Luke Horan
..05 (06) Yasar Haroon Run Out
..01 (11) Chrystian Machado LBW Luke Horan
..12 (17) Luiz Gabriel Moras st Zeri Tomlinson b Derrick Brangman
..12 (18) Lucas Maximo b Nzari Paynter
..15 (17) Gabriel Oliveira b Derrick Brangman
..03 (11) Breno Passoni Not Out
..00 (02) Luiz Goncalves b Nzari Paynter
..15 Extras (1nb-13w-1lb)
..74 Total All Out after 16 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-3 (Morais), 2-3 (Maximo), 1-10 (Muller), 4-22 (Haroon), 5-23 (Assuncao), 6-30 (Machado), 7-44 (Moras), 8-66 (Oliveira), 9-74 (Maximo), 10-74 (Goncalves)
Bermuda Bowlers
4.0-0-13-4 Luke Horan
4.0-0-28-1 Chare Smith
4.0-0-17-2 Derrick Brangman
4.0-0-15-2 Nzari Paynter
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
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Inaugural FrayStar Youth Cricket Festival Ignites at Saltus
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The future of Bermudian cricket took center stage as the inaugural FrayStar Cricket Institute Youth Cricket Festival got underway with a spectacular display of power-hitting at the Saltus Grammar School Field.
Organized to showcase the island's emerging junior talent, the opening day of the festival delivered immediate fireworks, featuring an unblemished batting display and a sensational, high-stakes run chase.
The tournament opened with a dominant exhibition from Cleveland County, who ruthlessly dismantled Bailey’s Bay to secure a clinical ten-wicket victory.
Having been put in to bat first in the ten-over format, Bailey’s Bay found boundaries hard to come by against a disciplined Cleveland bowling attack. They managed to post a modest 55 for 4 off their allotted ten overs, failing to find the explosive acceleration needed to set a Truly intimidating target.
In stark contrast, Cleveland County’s opening pair made absolute mockery of the chase. Slicing through the field with aggressive intent, they reached their target inside the distance without losing a single wicket, closing out the match on 58 without loss to signal their title intentions early.
If the opening encounter was a one-sided affair, the second match of the festival produced an absolute classic as Somerset Cricket Club pulled off a spectacular six-wicket victory over Warwick Workmen’s Club Red.
Warwick Red looked to have completely closed the door on their opponents after an extraordinary, unblemished batting display. The Warwick openers carried their bats flawlessly through the innings, treating the spectators to a masterclass of placement and running to post a formidable 103 without loss on the board.
Facing a daunting mountain to climb, Somerset’s young batters refused to buckle under the pressure. Showing immense tactical maturity, they kept abreast of the steep required run rate from the opening over.
Despite losing four wickets along the way as Warwick scrambled to defend their total, Somerset’s middle order held their nerve in a breathless finale to cross the line at 105 for 4, sealing a memorable win on a phenomenal opening day for youth cricket.
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