The first day of Cup Match 2017 may have been almost entirely washed out, but a little rain failed to deter thousands or revellers at the Wellington Oval.

While the crowds were thinner than usual with hardly cricket possible throughout the day, some found the shorter lines and cooler weather a boon.

Donning the red and blue of Somerset, Kevon Adderley said: “A bit of sun would be nice, especially for the ride home, but we’ve got the music, we’ve got the Crown and Anchor, and hopefully we’ll get a bit of cricket by the end of the day.

“When I heard about Emily, I figured it was an excuse so St George’s wouldn’t have to say they lost again, but the weekend ain’t over yet.”

Another Somerset supporter, Madree Musson, joked that it always rains when Cup Match is in the East End.

Despite the weather, she said the atmosphere is good.

“I love Cup Match. It’s a Bermuda tradition,” she said. “I have been going as long as I remember myself. It just gives you a lift and it makes you feel Bermudian. Even when it rains.

“It’s the highlight of the summer, and of course I have got to support my team.”

St George’s fan James West remarked that the wet weather had its own advantages.

“I have been coming to Cup Match all my life, and I have never seen the lines for food this short. And you can walk around the pitch without much traffic.

“I’m hoping things dry up a bit so we can give Somerset the whooping they deserve, but its only day one.”