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UK Cricket: Scotland & Hollis Top Scorers
Bermudian cricketers Marcus Scotland and Dennico Hollis were in action for their respective teams in the UK, with both young cricketers the top scorers for their teams. Marcus Scotland Marcus Scotland led Team Chevy to back-to-back Twenty20 matches during the African Caribbean Cricket Associations Annual Derek Gift-Simms Annual Emancipation Day Cricket... Read more of this article
Photos: 2021 Cup Match Classic Cricket Game
Following two days of play, Somerset claimed the coveted Cup at Cup Match, recording a 10-wicket victory over St George’s to retain the Cup. After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the Cup Match Classic was back this year, being hosted in the east end by St George’s Cricket Club. Rain affected play on the first day, with multiple rain... Read more of this article
Somerset Wins The 2021 Cup Match Classic
[Written by Don Burgess] Somerset had a resounding 10-wicket victory over St George’s to retain the Cup. The Red and Blue have now had the Cup for 10 years to mark one of the most dominant eras in Cup Match history. St George’s, who were 151 declared, struggled to get the 130 runs they need to pull even with Somerset’s 281 from the first innings.... Read more of this article
Scorecard: 2021 Cup Match Classic Day Two
The Somerset Cricket Club retained the Cup with a 10 wicket victory over the St. George’s Cricket Club in the 2021 Cup Match. Somerset in their first inning started the day 138/1, they added another 143 runs as they were bowed out for 281, Chris Douglas scored 128, off 137 balls, he hit 12 fours and 7 sixes. The St. George’s Cricket Club... Read more of this article
Photos: Second Day Of 2021 Cup Match Classic
The second day of the 2021 Cup Match Classic is taking place today [July 30], with people gathered at the St. George’s Cricket Club to celebrate the festivities and thousands of people watching the match via the online stream at Bernews. We will have additional coverage of the holiday as it progresses, and for a live video stream and updates of the... Read more of this article
Scotland & ACE Split Matches Against Jackson
Marcus Scotland recently turned out for ACE Academy XI against Jackson Cricket Under 21 in two Twenty20 matches. In the first match, Scotland scored 25, as ACE went down by 40 runs. In the second game, Scotland scored 62, helping ACE score 124; they then bowled Jackson out for 79. Related Stories Desmond Crockwell Jr. Joins BCB As Intern Terryn Fray... Read more of this article
Scorecard: 2021 Cup Match Classic Day One
The St. George’s Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat on the first day of the 2021 Annual Cup Match Classic at the Wellington Oval. During the St. George’s Cricket Club inning, the match was stopped three times for rain, the St. George’s Cricket Club would eventually declare on 151/8, Oronde Bacome was the top scorer with 46,... Read more of this article
Photos: First Day Of Cup Match Gets Underway
The 2021 Cup Match Classic is officially underway, with people gathered at St. George’s Cricket Club to enjoy the event. We will have additional coverage of the holiday, and for live video and updates of the match please click here and for all our coverage of Cup Match click here and for comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Cup Match please see... Read more of this article
Second Annual Cupmatch At Hollow Today
[Written by Don Burgess] The Second Annual Cupmatch at the Hollow returns today with games at 11 am and 3pm. Residents have decorated their homes and yards to show support of their teams. The match will once again be limited to Sleepy Hollow residents and their guests. To enter the third field, all residents and guests must have a wristband for each... Read more of this article
Masks Not Required Outdoors During Cup Match
The Ministry “has updated the outdoor mask wearing guidance for the Cup Match Classic,” and “as amended, no masks are required outdoors during the SafeKey Cup Match Classic,” the Government advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport advised that it has updated the outdoor mask... Read more of this article
Cricket: BCB Weekend Top Performers Stats
Following Premier and First Division Cricket as well as Bermudian Cricketers playing abroad in action over the weekend, today we take a look at the top performers. In the batting department Marcus Scotland playing for Finchley Cricket Club was the weekend top scorer with 103 not out, Dominic Sabir from the Warwick Workmen’s Club had the second-highest... Read more of this article
Celebrating Cup Match Players Over 80
The Former Cup Match Players & Officials Association [FCMPOA] hosted a luncheon for senior Cup Match players – those above 80 years of age – with eight out of 16 players that fall into the category attending the event. Speaking during the event, FCMPOA President Dean Minors said, “As President of the Former Cup Match Players and... Read more of this article
Bernews To Live Stream Cup Match Classic
The 2021 Cup Match Classic — which gets underway tomorrow [July 29] — will be broadcast on radio, television, and streamed online here at Bernews. St. George’s Cricket Club’s President Neil Paynter previously said, “We are pleased that the 2021 Cup Match Classic will be aired on TV, radio and live internet streaming this year with... Read more of this article
Govt Presents $75,000 To St George’s Club
The Government recently presented a $75,000 cheque to St George’s Cricket Club to support the 2021 Cup Match Classic, saying they want to assist to “ensure the event is a success.” Speaking at today’s press conference, Acting Premier Walter Roban said, “Last week, the Government of Bermuda presented a cheque to St George’s... Read more of this article
HSBC Brings “Cup Match Magic” To BHB
The HSBC Cup Match Motorcade was rerouted yesterday [July 26] to pass KEMH on Point Finger Road, with cricket sets donated to residents and clients of the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute or one of their group homes in the community. A spokesperson said, “HSBC brought some cup match magic to BHB this week. The HSBC Cup Match Motorcade was rerouted... Read more of this article
Cup Match To Be Broadcast On TV, Radio, Online
The 2021 Cup Match Classic — which will take place this Thursday and Friday — will be broadcast on television, radio and streamed online, it was announced today. A spokesperson said, “St. Georges Cricket Club is pleased to announce that as part of HSBC’s lead sponsorship and the support of One Communications and various other supporters,... Read more of this article
