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Monday, September 07, 2026
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ACE Programme edge Jeffers & Phoenix in High-Scoring Final
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The ACE Programme held their nerve in a thrilling finish to edge Cameron Jeffers and Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC by 10 runs to lift the Syd Lawrence Cup at The Rose Green Centre.
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the ACE Programme posted an imposing total of 288-8 from their allotted 40 overs. K Grant anchored the innings with a fluent top score of 59, backed up by aggressive contributions down the order.
Bermudian all-rounder Jeffers was heavily involved with the ball, picking up two wickets from his eight overs to finish with figures of 2-59, while J Grosvenor claimed 2-37 from his five-over spell.
Phoenix mounted a spirited pursuit in response, paced by an authoritative knock of 77 from Neiland Cadogan. However, disciplined middle-overs bowling led by J Dowlin (2-44) gradually applied the brakes to the chase.
Jeffers arrived at the crease in the closing moments, striking an unbeaten five from just two deliveries, but Phoenix ultimately ran out of overs to close on 278-5, falling just 10 runs short of silverware in a breathless 566-run contest.
The ACE Programme Inning
..50 (56) E Warner b Cameron Jeffers
..49 (45) J Campbell Run Out
..23 (28) T Henry LBW Cameron Jeffers
..37 (38) N Reifer Run Out
..23J Reifer b Rushabh Yadav
..59 (35) K Grant b Otis Lemon
..25 (16) D Benta Not Out
..01 (02) J Hohenkirk st Blake Sculthorpe b J. Grosvenor
..04 (04) N Khelawon st Blake Sculthorpe b J. Grosvenor
..17 Extras (2lb-13w-2nb)
288 Total for 8 wickets after 40 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-108 (Warner), 2-112 (Campbell), 3-164 (Henry), 4-195 (Reifer), 5-227 (Reifer), 6-281 (Grant), 7-284 (Hohenkirk), 8-288 (Khelawon)
Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC Bowlers
4.0-0-27-0 Neiland Cadogan
8.0-1-43-1 Rushabh Yadav
3.0-0-18-0 Rashard Robinson
6.0-0-29-0 Jamar Trotman
8.0-0-59-2 Cameron Jeffers
1.0-0-18-0 Ashur Morrison
5.0-0-55-1 Otis Lemon
5.0-0-37-2 J. Grosvenor
Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC Inning
..06 (15) Dylan Young b N Hohenkirk
..41 (29) J. Grosvenor c K Grant b J Dowlin
..59 (64) Rushabh Yadav c D Benta b E Warner
..58 (72) Ashur Morrison c E Warner b T Henry
..77 (48) Neiland Cadogan c J Reifer b J Dowlin
..13 (10) Blake Sculthorpe Not Out
..05 (02) Cameron Jeffers Not Out
..19 Extras (5b-3lb-10w-1nb)
278 Total for 5 wickets after 40 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-20 (Young), 2-62 (Grosvenor), 3-153 (Yadav), 4-246 (Morrison), 5-272 (Cadogan)
The ACE Programme Bowlers
4.0-0-33-1 N Hohenkirk
8.0-1-58-1 T Henry
8.0-0-44-2 J Dowlin
8.0-0-47-0 D Benta
8.0-0-58-0 N Khelawon
4.0-0-30-1 E Warner
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Sunday, September 06, 2026
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Rangers Crowned 2026 Premier Division 50-over Champions
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Southampton Rangers have officially been crowned Bermuda Cricket Board 50-Over Premier Division champions, adding the premier one-day crown to an already silverware-laden season.
Led by captain Alex Dore, Rangers re-established their top-flight dominance following their return to the Premier Division, sealing the title after an imperious league campaign that saw them set the standard with both bat and ball.
The triumph continues an exceptional year for the South Shore powerhouse under coaches Herbie Bascome and Clevie Wade, further consolidating the club's position as the benchmark of Bermuda domestic cricket.
A club spokesman paid tribute to the collective effort behind the success:
"A huge thank you to our coaches, Herbie Bascome and Clevie Wade, our manager Kai, our sponsors, our continuous supporters, and everyone behind the scenes for your continued dedication and support for our team.
"And to our captain Alex and the incredible team, congratulations. Your hard work, training sessions, and continued dedication to showing up and showing out have paid off, bringing another trophy home to Southampton Rangers."
The title marks another major milestone in Rangers' season, capping weeks of dominant limited-overs cricket across the island.
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Saturday, September 05, 2026
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Unbeaten Cleveland Crowned First Division 50-over Champions
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Newly crowned First Division champions Cleveland County celebrated their title-winning campaign in dramatic fashion, holding their nerve to edge PHC by 14 runs following a remarkable batting collapse at PHC Stadium.
Cleveland, who officially sealed the Bermuda Cricket Board 50-Over crown with a match to spare, posted 185 all out after being anchored by a blistering innings from Clay Darrell. Batting with authority, Darrell struck an unbeaten 93 from just 78 deliveries, including eight boundaries and four sixes, before running out of partners. Sage Carter proved the standout bowler for the hosts, claiming 4-49 from his nine overs.
PHC looked well on course for a routine chase as openers Charles Trott and Davin Dill mounted a dominant 122-run stand for the first wicket. Trott led the charge with a fluent 70 off 73 balls, matching Darrell’s tally of eight fours and four sixes, while Dill contributed a breezy 68 from 72 balls.
However, Trott's dismissal triggered a catastrophic order collapse, with PHC losing all 10 wickets for just 49 runs.
Cleveland seamers Makai Young and Darrell took full advantage of the opening to dismantle the middle and lower orders. Young led the fightback with 5-36 from his 10 overs, while Darrell capped an exceptional all-round display by taking 4-34 to dismiss PHC for 171 and preserve the champions' winning momentum.
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Saturday, September 05, 2026
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Solihull Blossomfield edge Coventry & North Warwickshire
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Okera Bascome’s Coventry & North Warwickshire suffered a four-wicket defeat by Solihull Blossomfield in a low-scoring Warwickshire County Cricket League Premier Division encounter.
Batting first, Coventry & North Warwickshire struggled for fluency against a disciplined visiting attack and were bowled out for 152. Bermudian opener Bascome provided the backbone of the innings, top-scoring with 23, but the hosts found partnerships hard to come by. C Stejenton led the charge with the ball for Solihull Blossomfield, claiming figures of 3-19 from a tight 10-over spell that included four maidens.
Solihull Blossomfield's pursuit was not without setbacks, but steady contributions down the order saw them reach 154-6 to clinch the points. P Patchabatla anchored the reply with a crucial 33, while Bascome contributed in the field by pouching two catches. S Vohra was the standout performer with the ball for Coventry & North Warwickshire, taking 3-35 from his 10 overs, but it proved insufficient to deny the visitors a hard-fought win.
Coventry & North Warwickshire CC Inning
..23 (16) Okera Bascome c D Harding b C Stejenton
..16 (30) A Sangar Run Out
..09 (24) S Siddique Khan c P Patchabatla b C Stejenton
..08 (20) N Ahmed c J Seifas b C Stejenton
..22 (32) A Patel Run Out
..18 (51) O Lynott Run Out
..17 (61) G Neal c M Khan b C Kenny
..10 (18) S Vohra LBW C Kenny
..04 (08) T Palmer b L Attwood
..08 (12) R Momand Not Out
..05 (08) L Golding c L Attwood b C Kenny
..12 Extras (3b-3lb*6w)
152 Total All Out after 46.4 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-31 (Bascome); 2-49 (Sangar); 3-52 (Khan); 4-75 (Ahmed); 5-84 (Patel); 6-113 (Lynott); 7-127 (Vohra); 8-132 (Palmer); 9-142 (Neal); 10-152 (Golding);
Solihull Blossomfield CC Bowlers
5.0-0-37-0 T Reid
10.-4-19-3 C Stejenton
5.0-0-19-0 T Kankaliya
8.0-1-29-0 L Attwood
10.-1-18-0 M Khan
8.4-3-24-3 C Kenny
Solihull Blossomfield CC Inning
..31 (50) M Cyrus LBW L Golding
..02 (03) J Sammons c Okera Bascome b L Golding
..33 (54) P Patchabatla c S Vohra b A Patel
..35 (30) D Harding b S Vohra
..08 (24) L Attwood c Okera Bascome b S Vohra
..03 (05) T Reid c A Sangar b S Vohra
..13 (20) C Kenny Not Out
..07 (06) J Seifas Not Out
..22 Extras (3b-2lb-17w)
153Total for 6 wickets after 31.4 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-4 (Sammons); 2-67 (Cyrus); 3-112 (Patchabatla); 4-126 (Harding); 5-132 (Reid); 6-137-6 (Attwood);
Coventry & North Warwickshire CC Bowlers
10.-0-35-3 S Vohra
8.4-1-51-2 L Golding
10.-1-36-1 A Patel
2.0-0-17-0 T Palmer
1.0-0-10-0 O Lynott
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Wednesday, September 02, 2026
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Bay Handed Flatts Test as 2027 Eastern County Draw Revealed
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Cup holders Bailey’s Bay will begin the defence of their Eastern County crown against Flatts Victoria following the official draw for the 2027 series.
The matchups for next summer's prestigious competition were confirmed immediately following the conclusion of this year's tournament, mapping out the route to silverware in Bermuda's premier county cricket festival.
Bay will face a determined Flatts side in the First Round, looking to maintain their grip on the coveted trophy from the opening delivery of the campaign.
The winner of that opening encounter will advance to meet Cleveland County in the Second Round, before traditional powerhouse St. David’s Cricket Club awaits in the Final Round to contest the championship decider.
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