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Jordan DeSilva, the Somerset captain, admits his side were a little frustrated at having to settle for a “winning draw” in a rain-affected Cup Match at Wellington Oval yesterday. Despite persistent showers ensuring just 6.2 overs were bowled on the f...

Torrential downpours marred today’s opening day of Cup Match at Wellington Oval. Only 6.2 overs of play were possible because of the inclement weather. Somerset managed to snatch a couple of St George’s wickets before another shower sent the players ...

In 1988, at the age of 22, Dexter Basden made his Cup Match debut at Wellington Oval. From a batting perspective, things were certainly inauspicious. He was adjudged leg-before for nought. “I remember being quite nervous and having Charlie [Marshall...

Cejay Outerbridge and Okera Bascome have withdrawn as reserves for St George’s in Cup Match because of “personal reasons”. However, rumours are circulating that Outerbridge did not want to be “locked in”, as players who serve as a reserve are not e...

Jordan DeSilva hopes to replicate Somerset’s long-awaited victory over St George’s two years ago with a second straight triumph at Wellington Oval. DeSilva’s side are favourites to retain the trophy they won back in 2012, knowing that if the foreca...

Winston “Coe” Trott is relishing the opportunity to give something back to Cup Match. The former Devonshire Recreation Club and Bermuda left-arm swing bowler, who claimed 36 wickets at an average of 22.39 in 13 Cup Match appearances for Somerset, has...

Macai Simmons says it is an honour to lead St George’s at Cup Match and believes they will be up to the task of dethroning Somerset at Wellington Oval. The challengers have made four changes from last year’s team, with Kyle Hodsoll, Zeko Burgess and ...

Kamau Leverock warmed up for his Cup Match return with a fine all-round display to steer leaders Flatts to an eight-wicket victory over nearest rivals PHC in this top-of-the-table clash at PHC Field yesterday. Leverock, who has been recalled to Som...

Alex Dore struck an impressive 102 not out as Somerset extended their reign as Colts Cup Match champions — no doubt hoping it will be a sign of things to come this week — when they drew with St George’s at Wellington Oval yesterday. Dore, who failed ...

Onias Bascome and Nzari Paynter proved that strong performances in the final trial match still carries a lot of weight as the pair were selected for the St George’s Cup Match team on Saturday night. Ryan Steede, the coach and selector, said as much a...