Cleveland County 167-4

Devonshire Rec. 129

Allan Douglas Jr. struck a century in 20 overs play at Sea Breeze Oval yesterday when his whirlwind innings of 105 led Cleveland to a 38-run victory over Devonshire Rec. in a game reduced to 16 overs because of a delay in getting the pitch properly preparing for play.

It marked the second straight day his team had dominated opponents at that venue, having done so on the previous day when they retained the Eastern Counties Cup with a draw over host club Bailey's Bay.

Douglas rescued Cleveland in a contest that started off badly for them when opener Bryce Daniels was caught behind off Steven Bremar's first ball of the game.

But the early dismissal didn't seem to bother Douglas who appeared the relish the challenge of laying a solid foundation for the team and he did it in style by ripping the bowling apart, sending fierce shots to all parts of the ground. He finished hitting eight fours and 10 sixes, joining the other opener Keishon Lightbourne (21) in a second wicket stand that added 101 runs.

Also among the runs for Cleveland were Makai Young with 20 and Dennis Musson Jr. with 10 not out.

Spinner Kameron Fox was the best bowler for Devonshire taking two wickets for 24 runs off three overs.

Opener Chris Foggo struck a spirited 50 in reply for Devonshire whose batting just fell short with only tailender Lloyd Smith and opener Steven Bremar displaying any semblance of confidence at the wicket with knocks of 17 and 16 respectively.

Foggo struck four fours and four sixes during his stay at the wicket, the best partnership coming when he and Bremar added 40 runs in quick time for Devonshire. But once they were separated Cleveland bowlers steadily gained the upperhand with Devonshire losing their next seven wickets for the addition of 62 runs.

Kian Butterfield led the wicket haul with three for 27 from four overs while Allan Douglas Jr. claimed two for 19 from two overs and Machai McGowan had two for 31 from three overs.

Bailey's Bay 97

Under-19's 98-3

Bermuda Under-19s were given a boost in their opening 20/20 game at Sea Breeze Oval yesterday with a surprise seven-wicket victory over a weakened Bailey's Bay side.

Bay, far from the strength of their Eastern Counties Cup line-up the previous day, had a fragile batting lineup and it showed from the outset when openers skipper Terryn Fray and Corey Hill failed to reach double figures. Of their batsmen only three offered any real defiance with Cal Dill Jr., batting at number eight, top scoring on 26 while number three bat Kyle Hodsoll followed on 25 and number six Jemeiko Marshall 13.

Latif Trott was the top bowler for the Under-19s with three wickets for 11 runs off four overs while Kamal Easton claimed three for 21 off four overs with a maiden.

The youngsters reached victory in 16.4 overs with Shaquil Jones leading the way with 31. Tre Manders was next only 23 while Christian Burgess was not out on 16 when victory was reached. Jones and Manders added 42 for the second wicket after they lost their first wicket with four runs on the board.

Corey Hill was the best of the Bay bowlers with 1-13.