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Friday, August 14, 2026
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O'Brien & OCA U19s Split Double-Header in Canada
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Bermudian all-rounder Isaiah O’Brien experienced a day of contrasting fortunes as the Ontario Cricket Association Under-19s (OCA) recorded a win and a loss during Week 2 of the Canadian International Festival.
O'Brien contributed with both bat and ball across two demanding fixtures, helping OCA to a five-wicket opening victory over Youngstars before suffering a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of the Trinidad and Tobago Secondary School Cricket League (TT SSCL) Under-19s.
Game 1: OCA Cruise Past Youngstars
In the opening clash of the day, OCA produced a composed all-round display to secure a comfortable five-wicket win.
Batting first, Youngstars were restricted to 107 for 7 from their 20 overs. O'Brien played his part in the field and with the ball, finishing with tidy figures of 0 for 12 from two overs and taking a sharp catch to back up a disciplined bowling unit.
OCA’s reply was measured and efficient. O'Brien provided valuable middle-order impetus, chipping in with a handy 16 off 19 deliveries to help steer his side across the line at 110 for 5 with overs to spare.
Game 2: Trinidad & Tobago Prove Too Strong
The afternoon fixture proved far more challenging as OCA came up against a clinical TT SSCL outfit.
Taking first strike, OCA struggled to generate momentum against an aggressive bowling attack and were bundled out for 98. O'Brien was unable to repeat his earlier batting heroics, falling without scoring during a tough middle-overs collapse.
TT SSCL made light work of the modest target in reply. Despite O’Brien sending down an over (0 for 13), the Caribbean side cruised to 104 for 3 to wrap up a seven-wicket victory and hand OCA their first setback of the festival's second week.
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Friday, August 14, 2026
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Agony for Manders Brothers as South Africa Edge Thriller
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Bermudian cricket stalwarts Arnold and Andre Manders experienced ultimate heartbreak on the international stage as the IMC Emerging XI fell to an agonizing one-run defeat against South Africa at the IMC Over-60s World Cup.
In a dramatic, see-saw encounter that went down to the absolute wire, a heroic half-century from Arnold Manders and a spirited fightback with his brother Andre were not quite enough to haul the Emerging XI over the line.
South Africa Set Competitive Target
Batting first, South Africa navigated their full 45-over allocation to post a competitive total of 159 for 9.
The innings was a battle of attrition against disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. Arnold Manders contributed to the bowling effort, delivering a tidy three-over spell without reward, finishing with figures of 0 for 20 as South Africa set what proved to be a razor-thin target.
Manders Brothers Lead Stirring Fightback
In reply, the IMC Emerging XI chase hit early turbulence, requiring a rescue act from the middle order.
Up stepped player-of-the-match contender Arnold Manders, who anchored the innings with a superb, calculated 58 off 67 deliveries, a knock featuring three boundaries and two towering sixes.
Joined at the crease by brother Andre Manders (14), the Bermudian siblings launched a vital counter-attack, combining for a resolute 48-run partnership for the seventh wicket to bring their side within touching distance of an improbable victory.
Despite the brothers' defiant stand, the South African bowling attack held their nerve in the closing stages.
The Emerging XI lost crucial wickets as the pressure mounted, eventually being bowled out for 158—falling just a single run short of forcing a tie and two runs shy of victory in one of the tournament's most breathless finishes.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Agony for NextGen as Canada Edge Rain-Affected Qualifier
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Bermuda’s Ja’Shay Trott and her Americas NextGen teammates suffered heartbreak on the big stage, falling just two runs short against Canada in a tense, rain-shortened ICC U19 Women’s World Cup Americas Qualifier.
Coached by former Bermudian international Terry-Lynn Paynter, the NextGen side produced a spirited performance throughout, only to be denied at the death in a thrilling finish.
Trott Impresses with the Ball
Weather disrupted proceedings early on, forcing officials to curtail the fixture to 16 overs per side.
Canada took first use of the surface and compiled a competitive 66 for 5 from their allotted overs. Trott was right at the heart of the bowling attack, delivering a disciplined spell under pressure. The Bermudian youngster finished with figures of 1 for 14 from two overs, maintaining tight control to restrict the Canadian top order.
So Close, Yet So Far
A further interruption saw the target revised via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, leaving Americas NextGen with a steep task: 70 runs required from just 14 overs.
The chase was composed, controlled, and ran right down to the wire. Despite losing only two wickets in their pursuit, NextGen fell agonizingly short of the finish line—finishing on 68 for 2 as Canada held their nerve to secure a dramatic two-run victory.
While the result proves a bitter pill to swallow for Paynter’s side, the disciplined display and Trott's sharp all-round execution provide plenty of encouragement for the remainder of the qualifying campaign
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Holders Bailey’s Bay Name Squad to Defend Crown
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Defending champions Bailey’s Bay have officially selected their squad for the second round of the Eastern County Cup, as they prepare to defend their title against challengers Flatt’s Victoria at Lord’s in St David’s.
The cup holders will once again be captained by top-order batsman Terryn Fray, whose brilliant century in the opening round paved the way for Bay’s decisive victory over Cleveland County. Experienced all-rounder Dennico Hollis has been named vice-captain to support Fray’s leadership on the field.
Bay enter Saturday’s clash as firm favourites, boasting a well-drilled unit that includes Lazai Outerbridge, a Colt combining potent seam bowling, spin depth, and an explosive middle order.
However, with Flatt’s Victoria naming a strong side featuring former Bermuda international Kamau Leverock, Fray’s men will be acutely aware of the threat posed by the challengers as they aim to retain the historic trophy and advance to the final round of the series.
Terryn Fray - Captain
Dennico Hollis - Vice Captain
Kyle Hodsoll
Tre Manders
Delray Rawlins
Lazai Outerbridge - Colt
Sinclair Smith
Michael Agard III
Macquille Walker
Derrick Brangman
Coolidge Durham
Reserves
Jermaine Ursher
Sharye Tavares
Jahkari Burgess-Samuels
Dante James-Rawlins
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Challengers Flatt’s Victoria Name Squad to Face Holders
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Flatt’s Victoria have named their squad for the second round of the Eastern County Cup, as they prepare to take on holders Bailey’s Bay on Saturday, 15 August at Lord’s in St David’s.
DaJon Carey will captain the side as Flatt's look to mount a firm challenge against the defending champions, with star all-rounder Kamau Leverock installed as vice-captain to spearhead the team's balance on the field.
Bailey’s Bay enter the match riding high after unseating Cleveland County in a dramatic opening-round clash, courtesy of a captain's century from Terryn Fray and late bowling heroics from Derrick Brangman.
However, Flatt’s will look to leverage the explosive power and international experience of Leverock alongside Carey's leadership as they aim to pull off a major upset and lift the historic trophy.
With the iconic venue in St David’s set to play host once again, the stage is primed for another tense chapter in Bermuda's marquee summer cricket series.
DaJon Carey - Captain
Kamau Leverock - Vice Captain
Kijuan Franks
JJ Nel
Keegan Jones
Shane Robinson
Logan Jones
Amari Ebbin
Kevin Hurdle
Reginald Baker
Swadesh Gund
Reserves
Brianna Ray
Angus Betts
Jermaine Clarke
Che Woolridge
Cory Smith
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