Photos: St. David’s Wins Eastern County Cup

August 13, 2016

[Updated] St. David’s County Cricket Club have won the second round of the 2016 Eastern County Cup Classic held today [Aug 13] at the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club. The east enders faced previous cup holders Cleveland County Cricket Club.

Cleveland County went to bat first amassing a total of 145 runs. In reply St. David’s Cricket Club went down to their last two men at the crease and scored 151 for 9 in a nail biting finish with Rudell Pitcher sending the ball out for a six to secure the win.

Update 8.10pm: Eastern Counties Cricket Association secretary Diallo Rabain said, “It was a great game for the series and cricket altogether. Nothing brings out the best of our players like Eastern County. For the two original teams to play a game like this today, was truly a blessing.

“When Cleveland was out for 145 many didn’t give them a chance. But when St. Davids was reduced to 124 for 9, we knew we were in for an exciting finish and we were not disappointed.

“Congrats to St. Davids for a great win but as a Cleveland boy, I am disappointed in losing the cup but very proud of the performance of the team.”