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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Bascome Helps Coventry & North Warwickshire CC Win
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A whirlwind half-century from Bermuda international Okera Bascome helped Coventry & North Warwickshire CC pull off a thrilling two-wicket victory over Marston Green in a high-scoring Premier Division clash at Bickenhill Recreation Ground.
Having won the toss and elected to bat first, the hosts built their innings around a sparkling century from Faizan Khan. Khan anchored Marston Green’s efforts with an authoritative 110, setting a formidable platform before the visitors fought back with the ball.
Lee Golding proved the chief destroyer for Coventry & North Warwickshire, stemming the flow of runs with a disciplined and penetrative spell to claim 4 for 55 from his 10 overs as the home side were dismissed for 279 in the final over.
Facing a demanding chase, Coventry launched a bold counter-attack spearheaded by Bascome. The Bermudian wicketkeeper-batsman tore into the Marston Green attack, striking an explosive 60 from just 30 deliveries. Bludgeoning 12 boundaries and clearing the rope once, Bascome’s rapid half-century provided crucial early momentum and turned the required run rate on its head.
Despite Usman Ahmed’s probing spell of 3 for 45 for Marston Green keeping the contest on a knife-edge, Sameer Vohra delivered a composed, match-winning hand.
Vohra held the chase together under mounting pressure down the stretch, finishing unbeaten on 69 to guide Coventry & North Warwickshire over the line at 281 for 8 with two wickets and precious overs to spare in an exhilarating league encounter.
Marston Green CC Inning
..06 (12) Amaad Khan b Lee Golding
..10 (17) Roheel Masrat c Akshaykumar Patel b Lee Golding
..01 (04) Usman Khan LBW Lee Golding
110 (110) Faizan Khan c Viraj Sorathia b Sameer Vohra
..26 (59) Usman Ahmed c Lee Golding b George Neal
..40 (43) Ghlab Shah c Vikram Sodhi b George Neal
..34 (25) Gohar Nisar LBW Lee Golding
..14 (06) Shahzeb Raja c Vikram Sodhi b Arif Sangar
..02 (04) Ahmed Khan Not Out
..01 (04) Raja Khan b Sameer Vohra
..04 (03) Mehtab Khan b Sameer Vohra
..31 Extras (4b-17lb-10w)
279 Total All Out after 47.5 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-13 (Amaad Khan); 2-19 (Usman Khan); 3-20 (Masrat); 4-129 (Ahmed); 5-201 (Shah); 6-243 (Nisar ); 7-259 (Faizan Khan); 8-270 (Raja); 9-271 (Raja Khan); 10-279 (Mehtab Khan);
Coventry & North Warwickshire CC Bowlers
9.5-0-46-3 Sameer Vohra
10.-0-55-4 Lee Golding
7.0-0-31-1 Arif Sangar
7.0-0-48-0 Akshaykumar Patel
10-1-50-2 George Neal
4.0-0-28-0 Toby Palmer
Coventry & North Warwickshire CC Inning
.60 (30) Okera Bascome b Ahmed Khan
..25 (41) Viraj Sorathia c Roheel Masrat b Raja Khan
..27 (30) Sunair Siddique Khan c Roheel Masrat b Usman Ahmed
..01 (05) Vikram Sodhi c Raja Khan b Roheel Masrat
..29 (34) Akshaykumar Patel LBW Usman Ahmed
..11 (24) Noman Ahmed st Mehtab Khan b Usman Ahmed
..30 (38) George Neal bGohar Nisar
..69 (43) Sameer Vohra Not Out
..00 (04) Arif Sangar st Faizan Khan b Mehtab Khan
..15 (16) Toby Palmer Not Out
..14 Extras (2lb-11w-1nb)
281 Total for 8 wickets after 44 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-79 (Bascome); 2-105 (Sorathia); 3-108 (Sodhi (Sunair); 4-146 (Khan); 5-157 (Patel); 6-167(Ahmed); 7-216 (Neal); 8-218 (Sangar (Sameer);
Marston Green CC Bowlers
7.0-0-55-1 Gohar Nisar
7.0-0-55-0 Shahzeb Raja
6.3-0-33-1 Ahmed Khan
6.3-0-34-1 Roheel Masrat
4.0-0-32-1 Raja Khan
10.-0-45-3 Usman Ahmed
3.0-0-25-1 Mehtab Khan
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Sunday, September 13, 2026
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St George’s Awarded Knockout Cup after Somerset Forfeit Final
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The 40-Over Knockout Cup final ended in anticlimactic fashion on Sunday after Somerset Cricket Club were unable to field a team against rivals St George’s Cricket Club at Wellington Oval.
What was billed as a marquee showdown between Bermuda's two historic Cup Match adversaries failed to bowl a single delivery, with Somerset confirming they could not assemble the required eleven players to contest the silverware.
As a result of the forfeit, hosts St George's were officially awarded the match and crowned Knockout Cup champions by default, denying the Wellington Oval crowd the opportunity to witness a competitive showpiece finale.
The walkover marks a disappointing conclusion to the domestic knockout campaign, leaving questions for Somerset over squad availability at the business end of the season while handing the East Enders a silverware triumph without having to take the field.
Somerset Cricket Club’s Coach Janeiro Tucker said, “Let's see the record straight.
The biggest issues facing Bermuda Cricket is leadership and consistency.
Too often, decisions appear to be made based on who is asking rather than on a clear set of rules. Somerset has repeatedly seen matches rescheduled when other teams were unavailable, yet when similar circumstances affect Somerset, flexibility seems to disappear.
The Final was scheduled for September 12th, only to be changed on September 10th via an email from BCB. Players had already arranged work schedules, changed travel plans, and committed to other obligations. One player even had an exam on the new match date. Yet the attitude appeared to be simple: play when told or face the consequences.
Rules and standards should apply equally to everyone. If postponement are permitted for one club, they should be permitted to all clubs under the same circumstances. Clubs and players deserve certainty, not weekly changes and inconsistent decisions.
Somerset Cricket Club took a stand because enough is enough.
The constant shifting of schedules and lack of consistency is hurting the game. If Bermuda Cricket is to move forward , it needs transparent leadership, accountability and decisions that put the interest ahead of personal agendas.”
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
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First Division 40-Over Knock-Out Semi-Finals
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Somerset Bridge and Cleveland County booked their places in the 2026 First Division 40-Over Knock-Out final following contrasting semi-final victories on Saturday.
Flatt’s Victoria 138 Somerset Bridge 140/3
At White Hill Field, Somerset Bridge produced a clinical all-round performance to cruise to a seven-wicket win over Flatt’s Victoria.
Opting to bat first, Flatt’s struggled to generate sustained momentum against a disciplined Somerset Bridge attack and were bowled out for 138. Reginald Baker provided the primary resistance with a top score of 36, but Henrik McIntosh proved the decisive factor with the ball, tearing through the line-up to finish with standout figures of 4-24 from his seven overs.
Somerset Bridge made light work of the chase, reaching 140-3 with plenty to spare. Patrick Dill anchored the innings with composure, compiling an unbeaten 55 off 100 balls featuring five boundaries to steer his side over the line. Jermaine Clarke took 1-10 from two overs in a testing outing for the Flatt’s attack.
Cleveland County 244 PHC 203/9
At the Wellington Oval, Cleveland County fended off a spirited effort from PHC to claim a 41-run victory in a high-scoring encounter.
Cleveland laid down an imposing total of 244 courtesy of an explosive innings from Steven Bremar Jr. The dynamic batter blasted 89 from just 67 deliveries, punishing the bowling with five fours and eight sixes. Jahmari Beach led the PHC bowling response, claiming 3-33 from his eight overs to restrict further damage.
PHC mounted a determined chase behind Davin Dill, who struck 61 from 75 balls with four boundaries and a maximum. However, Cleveland’s bowlers kept the required rate climbing and applied consistent pressure, led by Q'Shai Darrell's sharp spell of 3-21 in 5.1 overs.
PHC ultimately closed on 203-9 from their allotted overs, sending Cleveland County through to contest the showpiece against Somerset Bridge.
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Fray Captains Bermuda as Leverock Returns for NAC Cup
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Terryn Fray will lead Bermuda at the upcoming North American Cricket Cup in the Cayman Islands as national selectors shuffle their pack for the regional showdown.
The Bermuda Cricket Board unveiled the travelling party for the three-nation tournament, which runs from 19 to 27 September and features hosts Cayman Islands alongside the Bahamas.
All-rounder Derrick Brangman has been appointed vice-captain to support Fray, while head coach Calvin Waldron continues at the helm alongside assistant Herbie Bascome and team manager Courtney Trott.
The squad features notable alterations from the line-up that contested June's ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Sub-Regional Group Qualifier on home soil at the National Sports Centre.
Leading all-rounder Kamau Leverock headlines the returnees alongside Kwasi James, Kevon Fubler, and Jermal Proctor, injecting fresh energy into the ranks following their recent absences.
Making way from the previous setup are Chare Smith, Jonte Smith, Luke Horan, and Zeko Burgess, as selectors opt for a recalibrated unit to take on their regional rivals across nine days of intense competition.
Bermuda will look to lay down an early marker in George Town, with the board calling on supporters across the island to rally behind the team as they target silverware in the Caribbean.
Bermuda Senior Men’s NACC Squad
Head Coach: Calvin Waldron
Assistant Coach: Herbie Bascome
Team Manager: Courtney Trott
• Terryn Fray (Captain)
• Derrick Brangman (Vice Captain)
• Delray Rawlins
• Charles Trott
• Dominic Sabir
• Isaiah O’Brien
• Jermal Proctor
• Kamau Leverock
• Kevon Fubler
• Kwasi James
• Nzari Paynter
• Onias Bascome
• Sinclair Smith
• Zeri Tomlinson
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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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