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Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Somerset Name President and Vice President Trial Squads
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Defending champions Somerset Cricket Club have revealed their President and Vice President XI selections for the final trial match ahead of the 2026 Cup Match Classic.
With selection places on the line for the marquee fixture, both squads feature a strong mix of proven Cup Match winners and key figures from last year's victorious side.
Senior batsman Terryn Fray takes the captaincy reins for the President’s Select. His side boasts significant experience from the 2025 triumph, featuring top-order force Tre Manders, veteran all-rounder Dion Stovell, slow left-armer Derrick Brangman, batsman Alex Dore, and seam bowler MacQuille Walker.
Leading the opposition, Dominic Sabir will skipper the Vice President’s Select. Sabir's lineup packs plenty of explosive potential, headlined by high-profile all-rounder Kamau Leverock, wicketkeeper-batsman Zeri Tomlinson, Dalin Richardson, and the experienced Malachi Jones—all retaining their spots from last year's squad.
The final trial represents the last opportunity for players to press their claims for final selection as Somerset prepare to defend their crown.
President Select
Terryn Fray - Captain
Amari Ebbin - (wk)
Tre Manders
Dion Stovell
Kwasi James
Jemel Proctor
Derek Brangman
Alex Dore
Macquille Walker
Callum McFarlane
Jerez Eve
Vice President
Dominic Sabir - Captain
Kamau Leverock
Zeri Tomlinson - (wk)
Dalin Richardson
Jaden Manders
JJ Nel
Malachi Jones
Steven Bremar
Antonio Darrell
Callum McIntosh
Isiah Richardson
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Thursday, July 23, 2026
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St. George's Reveal Squads for Final Cup Match Trial
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Challengers St. George’s Cricket Club have named their President and Vice President XI squads for the upcoming Final Cup Match Trial, setting the stage for a fiery selection battle.
The match is set to be played at the Wellington Oval on Saturday July 25th beginning at 10:00am.
With the ultimate aim of dethroning holders Somerset in the annual Summer Classic, the East End club's selectors have divided their experienced core across both teams to test their depth.
The President Select will be captained by Sinclair Smith, heading a lineup packed with last year's Cup Match experience. Smith is joined by five fellow 2025 team members, Jonte Smith, Nzari Paynter, Isaiah O’Brien, Zeko Burgess, and Delray Rawlins.
Meanwhile, the Vice President Select will be spearheaded by captain Macai Simmons, leading a dangerous squad featuring four key veterans from last year's classic, Onias Bascome, Luke Horan, and Kevon Fubler.
The final trial represents the last opportunity for fringe players to state their case and for incumbents to solidify their spots in the final XI.
With six returning players in the President's camp and four in the Vice President's, selector strategy will focus heavily on balancing experience with form ahead of selection night.
Presidents Select
Sinclair Smith - Captain
Nzari Paynter
Jonte Smith
Keegan Jones
Isaiah O’Brien
Dennico Hollis
Zeko Burgess
Delray Rawlins
Isaiah Greeves
Aaron Paynter
Jamar Stovell
Res: Isaac Todd
Vice President Select
Macai Simmons - Captain
Onias Bascome
Dean Simons
Luke Horan
Charles Trott
Kevon Fubler
Sheldon Caesar
Janoi Bean - wkt
Saqui Robinson
Nhyrobi Carmichael
Jahquil Hill
Res: Enrique Minks
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Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Colts Cup Match 2026 Somerset Host St. George's
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The stage is set for the next generation of Bermudian talent as Somerset Cricket Club prepares to host the 2026 Colts Cup Match Classic on Sunday, July 26.
As anticipation builds across the island ahead of the main event later in the month, attention turns to the future stars of the rivalry, with both clubs revealing their captaincy appointments for the marquee junior fixture.
Keegan Jones will lead the charge for St. George’s Cricket Club, tasked with captaining the blue and sky-blue side into enemy territory.
At the opposing end, host side Somerset Cricket Club will be skippered by Ajani Lee, who spearheads the red and navy's bid for home turf glory.
The annual showcase serves as a crucial proving ground for the island's emerging cricketers, with strong performances often opening the door to future selection in the senior Cup Match Classic squad. With both sides eager to make an early statement in the summer's rivalry, Sunday's clash promises a fiercely competitive encounter in Sandys.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Jeffers & Bristol West Indian Phoenix seal 8-wicket victory
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Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC produced a ruthless all-round performance to crush Bedminster CC by eight wickets in their West of England Premier Cricket League (Bristol & North Somerset) clash at The Rose Green Centre.
A devastating bowling spell from Rushabh Yadav dismantled the visitors for just 55, paving the way for a comfortable, low-stress chase led by top-scorer Ashur Morrison.
Opting to bowl after winning the toss, the hosts wasted little time asserting control on home turf.
Yadav delivered a masterclass in relentless accuracy and control, tearing through Bedminster's batting order to finish with phenomenal figures of 5 for 5 in 10 overs, including eight maidens.
Bedminster struggled to generate any meaningful partnerships against the tight bowling line-up:
George Pearce offered the sole resistance for the visitors, fighting hard to top-score with 21.
Bermudian international Cameron Jeffers delivered a brief, tidy stint at the tail end, wrapping up his spell with 0.1-0-0-1 as Bedminster were swept away for a paltry 55.
Chasing a modest target of 56 for victory, Bristol West Indian Phoenix made light work of the response.
Despite losing two early wickets to Bedminster's Ben Meek—who finished as the pick of the away attack with figures of 1 for 5 from two overs—Ashur Morrison ensured there was no dramatic collapse.
Morrison anchored the chase with an unbeaten 19, guiding Phoenix safely past the target at 56/2 to claim a commanding eight-wicket win. Jeffers was not required to bat as the home side wrapped up maximum points in emphatic fashion.
Bedminster CC Inning
..21 (33) George Pearce KBW Neiland Cadogan
..00 (02) Joseph Shean b Rushabh Yadav
..04 (09) Bailey Peacock c Reuben Batt b Rushabh Yadav
..00 (07) George Davey c Neiland Cadogan b Rushabh Yadav
..01 (15) Adam Hares b Neiland Cadogan
..00 (03) Lewis Shean c & b Neiland Cadogan
..04 (04) Harry Bryan c & b Rushabh Yadav
..19 (25) Ben Meek Not Out
..00 (03) Sam Bowen b Neiland Cadogan
..01 (08) Stanley Bailey c & b Rushabh Yadav
..00 (12) Lennie Lloyd LBW Cameron Jeffers
..05 Extras (1b-4w)
..55 Total All Out after 20.1 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-5 (Shean), 2-13 (Peacock), 3-24 (Davey), 4-29 (Pearce), 5-29 (Shean), 6-35 (Bryan), 7-35 (Hares), 8-35 (Bowen), 9-36 (Bailey), 10-55 (Lloyd)
Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC Bowlers
10.-2-49-4 Neiland Cadogan
10.-8-05-5 Rushabh Yadav
0.1-0-00-1 Cameron Jeffers
Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC Inning
..00 (07) Ishtiaq Ishaq b Sam Bowen
..17 (17) Muntasir Nayeem LBW Ben Meek
..15 (40) Reuben Batt Not Out
..19 (22) Ashur Morrison Not Out
..05 Extras (5w)
..56 Total for 2 wickets after 14.2 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-1 (Ishaq), 2-30 (Nayeem)
Bedminster CC Bowlers
4.0-1-07-0 George Davey
3.0-0-22-1 Sam Bowen
2.0-0-05-1 Ben Meek
1.0-0-09-0 Harry Bryan
2.2-0-06-0 Lennie Lloyd
2.0-0-07-0 Stanley Bailey
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Raynor and Bascome Contribute in Vain
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Bermudian duo Najiyah Raynor and Oyinde Bascome endured a tough afternoon in the Warwickshire County Cricket League as Coventry & North Warwickshire CC II suffered a comprehensive six-wicket defeat against Attock CC, Warwicks.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Coventry & North Warwickshire II were bowled out for 266. N. Kitchen top-scored with a fluent 79, while both Raynor and Bascome chipped in with valuable 21-run contributions to bolster the middle order.
However, Attock's A. Khan proved the main threat with the ball, tearing through the batting lineup to return clinical figures of 3 for 29 from his five overs.
In response, Attock CC made light work of the target, chasing down the runs to finish on 267 for 4. Opener A. Saleem anchored the run chase in style, smashing an unbeaten 115 to guide his side home comfortably.
R. Momand was the pick of the Coventry & North Warwickshire bowling attack, finishing with 2 for 54 from his nine overs. Bascome delivered a disciplined six-over spell, taking 1 for 29, but it was not enough to restrict Attock from comfortably sealing victory.
Coventry & North Warwickshire CC II Inning
..21 (30) Najiyah Raynor b S Ali
..21 (35) Oyinde Bascome b D Hussain
..15 (35) K Burla Reddy b H Khan
..38 (69) N Safdar b D Hussain
..79 (63) N Kitchen b M Zubair
..00 (02) F Hussain b D Hussain
..20 (20) A Johnson b A Khan
..30 (21) A Rangappa b A Khan
..19 (19) G Neal b S Ali
..00 (01) R Momand b A Khan
..00 (02) H Burla Not Out
..23 Extras (5b-1lb-17w)
266Total All Out after 49.2 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-45 (Raynor); 2-56 (Bascome); 3-78 (Reddy); 4-195 (Safdar); 5-195 (Hussain); 6-197 (Kitchen); 7-234 (Rangappa); 8-264 (Johnson); 9-264 (Momand); 10-266 (Neal);
Attock CC, Warwicks Bowlers
9.2-1-39-2 S Ali
10.-0-59-3 D Hussain
9.0-0-59-1 M Zubair
10.-2-32-1 H Khan
6.0-0-42-0 S Nawaz
5.0-0-29-3 A Khan
Attock CC, Warwicks Inning
115 (129) A Saleem Not Out
..02 (08) N Abbas Run Out
106 (108) M Zubair b R Momand
..02 (12) I Qayyum b O Bascome
..01 (02) A Tanvir b R Momand
..09 (17) A Khan Not Out
..32 Extras (5b-9lb-18w)
267 Total for 4 wickets after 46 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-15 (Abbas); 2-225 (Zubair); 3-246 (Qayyum); 4-247 (Tanvir);
Coventry & North Warwickshire CC II Bowlers
5.0-1-26-0 A Rangappa
9.0-1-54-2 R Momand
5.0-0-28-0 N Kitchen
7.0-1-39-0 G Neal
6.0-1-24-0 F Hussain
5.0-0-30-0 H Burla
3.0-0-23-0 A Johnson
6.0-0-29-1 Oyinde Bascome
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