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Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Jeffers & Phoenix secure 45-run victory over Knowle
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Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC held off a determined Knowle CC chase to claim a 45-run victory in their West of England Premier League Bristol & North Somerset encounter at The Rose Green Centre.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the hosts mounted a formidable total of 316 before being bowled out. The innings was anchored by twin knocks of 91 from
Rushabh Yadav and Neiland Cadogan, though Knowle bowler Mohib Ahmadzai kept the visitors in contention with a superb five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5-55 from his 10 overs. Cameron Jeffers chipped in with eight.
Knowle mounted a spirited reply behind a fine 98 from Mark Coombes, but ultimately fell short after being dismissed for 271.
Felix Wright proved the decisive factor with the ball for Phoenix, claiming 4-44 from 6.4 overs to dismantle the Knowle lower order and seal the points. Jeffers returned figures of 0-18 from two overs.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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North American Cricket Cup Three-Team Tournament
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The schedule for the 2026 North American Cricket Cup has been officially released, with Bermuda, the Bahamas, and hosts Cayman Islands set to contest the revised tournament from 20 to 27 September.
The regional Twenty20 event will feature a streamlined three-team format after regional heavyweights the United States and Canada were confirmed not to be taking part.
Action begins on Sunday, 20 September at the Jimmy Powell Oval in George Town, where Bermuda take on the host nation in the tournament opener.
The competition will follow a double round-robin group stage running across six consecutive days, with each side playing each other twice.
Following the conclusion of the group phase on Friday, 25 September, the top-ranked team will earn direct qualification to Sunday’s final.
The second- and third-placed sides will face off in a high-stakes eliminator on Saturday, 26 September for the remaining place in the tournament decider.
2026 North American Cricket Cup Fixture Schedule:
Sunday, 20 September: Bermuda v Cayman Islands
Monday, 21 September: Bahamas v Cayman Islands
Tuesday, 22 September: Bermuda v Bahamas
Wednesday, 23 September: Cayman Islands v Bermuda
Thursday, 24 September: Bahamas v Cayman Islands
Friday, 25 September: Bermuda v Bahamas
Saturday, 26 September: Semi-Final / Qualifier (2nd Place v 3rd Place)
Sunday, 27 September: Final (1st Place v Semi-Final Winner)
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Smith & Frenchay Fall by 7 Wickets
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Bermuda international Chare Smith and Frenchay Cricket Club suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Keynsham CC in their West of England Premier Cricket League Bristol & North Somerset Division clash at the Bob Stone Ground.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Frenchay posted a competitive total of 205 before being bowled out in the 43rd over.
A Krishna anchored the innings with a composed half-century (50), while Smith provided vital lower-order impetus with a brisk 27 off 22 deliveries, an innings featuring four boundaries and a six. However, Keynsham bowler J Burston proved the chief destroyer, tearing through the Frenchay order to finish with remarkable figures of 5-38 from his eight overs.
Keynsham made light work of the run chase in response, reaching 206-3 with plenty of overs to spare to wrap up a clinical victory.
Burston capped off an outstanding individual all-round performance by anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 73.
A Stell was the pick of the Frenchay attack, claiming 2-38 from eight overs, while Smith went unrewarded with the ball, returning figures of 0-45 from 6.4 overs as the visitors eased over the line.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Bascome & Coventry & North Warwickshire CC Win
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Bermuda international Okera Bascome and Coventry & North Warwickshire CC secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Leamington CC in the Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division at Binley Road.
Bowling first, Coventry & North Warwickshire produced a disciplined fielding display to dismiss the visitors for 200.
Jacob Sargeant led the resistance for Leamington with a determined knock of 76, but George Neal spearheaded the home attack to great effect, claiming 4-33 from his 10 overs to keep the target within manageable reach.
In response, the hosts made light work of the chase, reaching 204-3 to seal a comfortable win.
Sunair Siddique Khan anchored the innings with a match-winning 77 at the top of the order. Despite Bascome falling without scoring, Coventry & North Warwickshire maintained control throughout the innings. Harry Thompson proved to be the pick of the Leamington attack with figures of 2-48 from his 10 overs, but could not halt the hosts' charge to maximum points.
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Monday, August 17, 2026
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Manders & IMC Emerging XI Fall to Australia
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Bermuda’s Arnold Manders and his IMC Emerging XI team-mates suffered an eight-wicket defeat against a clinical Australia side in their latest group fixture at the IMC Over-60s World Cup 2026.
Batting first after winning the toss, the Emerging XI struggled to build partnerships against a disciplined Australian bowling unit and were dismissed for just 100 in 41.3 overs.
Rajan Sharma provided the main resistance with a patient 31, but the batting line-up faltered around him. Bermudian veteran Manders fell without scoring during a testing spell from the Australian seamers.
Lachlan Donovan spearheaded the attack for Australia, finishing as the standout bowler with excellent figures of 3-15 from his nine overs, including two maidens.
In response, Australia made light work of the modest target, reaching 101-2 to wrap up a comprehensive victory with plenty of overs to spare.
John Mensforth anchored the chase with an authoritative half-century, striking a match-winning 53.
David Dabare claimed the sole breakthrough for the Emerging XI attack, finishing with figures of 1-18 from four overs as Australia comfortably sealed the points.
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