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Macai Simmons, the St George’s captain, praised veteran pair Lionel Cann and Rodney Trott after their unbroken sixth-wicket stand of 46 in the final hour prevented Somerset from clinching a dramatic Cup Match victory. The duo, opponents two weeks ago...

Somerset kept their grip on the prize after Cup Match fizzled out into a draw at Wellington Oval yesterday. Somerset fans were on the edge of their seats in anticipation of a second straight triumph in the East End when St George’s started their seco...

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...

When Jitender Premi moved to Bermuda from India he was happy to find an equal love for cricket in his new home. After learning the game as a young boy in New Delhi, the game has become his “second religion”. Within a year in Bermuda, he had gathere...

Cejay Outerbridge and Okera Bascome have withdrawn as reserves for St George’s in Cup Match because of “personal reasons”.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 ...