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Monday, August 24, 2026
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Berkswell Cruise to Six-Wicket win over Coventry & North
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Berkswell CC 2nd XI claimed a convincing six-wicket victory over Coventry & North Warwickshire CC 2nd XI in their Warwickshire County Cricket League Division 2 clash at Binley Road.
A disciplined bowling display, spearheaded by a standout spell from Naim Luhar, saw the hosts dismissed for just 121 before Berkswell comfortably chased down the target with four wickets down.
Opting to bat first, Coventry & North Warwickshire struggled for momentum against a relentless Berkswell attack. Luhar proved the chief destroyer, tearing through the batting order to claim figures of 4-22 from an economical 12-over shift that included four maidens.
Firas Hussain provided the lone substantial resistance for the home side, battling to a hard-fought top score of 40. However, support was thin across the scorecard. Bermuda's Najiyah Raynor chipped in with nine, while compatriot Oyinde Bascome fell without scoring as Coventry were eventually bundled out for 121.
Defending a modest total, Coventry struck early through Toby Palmer, who bowled with intent to finish as the pick of the home attack with 2-33 from his nine overs. Raynor also contributed in the field, cleanly holding onto a catch to give Coventry a glimmer of hope.
However, Ali Raza anchored the chase with composure, striking an unbeaten 43 to extinguish any hopes of a home fightback. Berkswell crossed the line with plenty to spare, reaching 126/4 to seal the points in straightforward fashion.
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
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St. David's and Cleveland Cruise to 10-Wicket Wins
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Inclement weather dominated the domestic cricket programme across Bermuda at the weekend, with only two matches reaching completion as St. David's Cricket Club and Cleveland County secured swift 10-wicket victories.
Persistent showers washed out fixtures island-wide, but dominant bowling displays allowed St. David's in the Premier Division and Cleveland County in the First Division to wrap up comprehensive wins in rapid time.
Brangman Runs Riot for St. David's
At Somerset Cricket Club, St David's produced a clinical performance to dismantle Willow Cuts.
Derrick Brangman proved unplayable with the ball, tearing through the Cuts' batting line-up to finish with outstanding figures of 6-17 from his 10 overs, including two maidens. Brian Hall provided superb support, taking 3-11 from 5.5 overs to dismiss Willow Cuts for just 43 in the Premier Division clash. Jalen Wales offered the only sustained resistance with a team-high 19.
St. David's made light work of the target, racing to 48 without loss inside four overs. Isaiah O'Brien blasted an unbeaten 26 off just nine deliveries—striking three fours and two sixes—while Ricardo Brangman joined the onslaught with 21 not out off 12 balls (three fours, one six) to seal the 10-wicket rout.
Proctor Stars in Cleveland County Rout
In the First Division, Cleveland County were equally ruthless against Devonshire Recreation Club.
Jermal Proctor delivered a devastating opening spell, claiming 3-3 from his three overs to trigger a Devonshire Rec collapse. Orlando Maulseed top-scored with six as Devonshire Rec were skittled out for a meagre total of 19.
Cleveland required fewer than four overs to knock off the runs, closing out the match at 20 without loss. Steven Bremar Jr hit an unbeaten 12 off nine balls, including a six, while Q'Shai Darrell added eight not out off 10 deliveries to cap an emphatic 10-wicket victory.
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
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Jeffers Phoenix hold off Smith Frenchay in 30-run Victory
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Cameron Jeffers claimed local bragging rights over Bermudian compatriot Chare Smith as Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC secured a hard-fought 30-run victory against Frenchay CC at the Bob Stone Ground.
A commanding half-century from Vishal Mamgai and a disciplined team bowling display guided Phoenix to victory in the West of England Premier Cricket League (WEPL) Bristol & North Somerset encounter, despite an impressive five-wicket haul from Frenchay’s Alex Stell.
Stell Shines as Phoenix Post 185
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bristol West Indian Phoenix set a competitive target on the back of Mamgai's standout 74.
Frenchay bowler Stell kept the hosts within reach, producing a destructive spell of 5-19 from 9.1 overs to bowl Phoenix out for 185. Smith provided support with the ball to claim 1-28 from his six overs, while Jeffers was dismissed for one.
Yadav and Jeffers Stifle Frenchay Chase
In reply, Frenchay struggled to build enduring partnerships against a tight Phoenix attack. Akshat Krishna offered the primary resistance at the crease with a top score of 30, but Frenchay were pegged back regularly as Smith fell without scoring.
Rushabh Yadav led the charge with the ball, claiming 4-28 from 6.2 overs, while Jeffers produced an economical 10-over shift to take 2-25 with two maidens. The combined effort saw Frenchay dismissed for 155, handing Phoenix the 30-run win.
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
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Junior Eastern County Cleveland Claim Double Cup Triumph
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Cleveland County celebrated a dominant weekend of youth cricket at St David's, capturing both the Under-12 Junior Junior County title and the Under-16 Junior Eastern Counties crown.
The club enjoyed an exceptional double celebration, showcasing strong batting depth and disciplined bowling to edge Bailey's Bay in a thrilling Under-12 final before cruising past St David’s in the Under-16 showpiece.
Under-12s Edge Thriller Against Bailey's Bay
In the Under-12 Junior Junior County final, Cleveland County held their nerve in a tightly contested chase to claim victory by six wickets.
Bailey's Bay set a competitive target after batting first, posting 75 before being restricted by a tight Cleveland attack. In response, Cleveland showed great composure under pressure, reaching 76/4 to seal the championship.
Under-16s Secure Double with Comprehensive St David's Win
Cleveland's Under-16 side completed the double with a clinical all-round performance against hosts St David’s in the Junior Eastern Counties clash.
Batting first, Cleveland built a solid total of 128 to put scoreboard pressure on the hosts. St David’s struggled to find momentum in their reply against a relentless bowling unit and were bowled out for 76, handing Cleveland a convincing 52-run victory.
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Rangers Crush Cuts by 202 Runs to Seal Emphatic Win
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Southampton Rangers 259/9 Willow Cuts 57
Southampton Rangers delivered a dominant, all-round display to dismantle Willow Cuts by 202 runs in the final round of the Western Counties Cricket Series.
An imposing total set up by half-centuries from Dalin Richardson and Oronde Bascome proved far too steep for Willow Cuts, who were bundled out for just 57 courtesy of a destructive bowling spell from Derrick Brangman.
Opting to set a target, Rangers took control early through Richardson and Bascome. Richardson paced the innings with a fluent 69 from 59 deliveries, striking five boundaries and three sixes, while Bascome anchored the top order with a steady 53 off 55 balls.
Despite Chakote Basden leading the Willow Cuts attack with figures of 2-19 from his three overs, Rangers posted an imposing 259-9 from their allotted 40 overs.
Willow Cuts' chase never got going in the face of relentless pressure from Brangman. The Rangers bowler ran through the line-up with devastating figures of 5-7 from 7.5 overs, including two maidens.
Shaquille Bean offered the lone resistance with a team-high 14, but Willow Cuts found themselves bowled out inside their reply for 57 to seal a comprehensive victory for the Rangers.
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