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Photo Set #2: Second Day Of 2017 Cup Match
The Annual Cup Match Classic ended in a draw on Friday [Aug 4] after heavy rain caused a number of delays and suspended play on the first day. Somerset won the toss and sent St. George’s in to bat. The skies cleared for Friday and the crowds flocked to the east end grounds to watch the game or just enjoy the festivities around the field. Vendors... Read more of this article
Photos: Second Day Of 2017 Cup Match
Cup Match celebrations continued for their second day today [Aug 4], with the resuming of the Cup Match Classic cricket match. After rain caused a number of delays yesterday, vastly improved weather today allowed fans in St George’s to watch as the hosts continued play against Somerset without distraction. We will post additional coverage later... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: First Day Of 2017 Cup Match
After rain caused a long delay, the Cup Match Classic got underway just after 3.00pm this afternoon [Aug 3], with a crowd on hand in St George’s to watch as the hosts take on Somerset. However, Mother Nature is not being the most co-operative today, as shortly after the game got underway, it was paused again at around 3.45pm due to another bout... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: First Day Of 2017 Cup Match
[Updated] With rain causing delays this morning [August 3], the Cup Match cricket game is not yet underway, however crowds are gathered at Wellington Oval in anticipation of the always popular event. We will post additional photo galleries later on, and for live updates of the game and the holiday weekend, click here, and for all our Cup Match coverage,... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Review: Summer Splash Concert
[Written by Nadia Laws] Last night’s highly anticipated Cup Match Summer Splash, featuring Grammy award-winning artist Sean Paul and soca queen Destra Garcia, included its fair share of highs and lows. It’s best to look on the bright side of things, so let’s start with the positives. According to a search online, it’s been as many as 20 years... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Final Preparations For Cup Match
The final preparations were underway last night [Aug 2] at St George’s Cricket Club, as the much anticipated annual Cup Match Classic is set to get underway today, with Somerset set to take on St George’s. Final preparations taking place this evening for Cup Match | #Bermuda | https://t.co/CH67u1Hzvf pic.twitter.com/UeV0UtY93b — Bernews... Read more of this article
Photos: Camp Paw Paw Cup Match Greetings
Earlier today [Aug 2] the staff and students of Camp Paw Paw helped commuters on Kindley Field get into the holiday spirit by waving their Cup Match flags in support of their teams for the upcoming event. “This allows the staff and students to show their support and bring excitement to our Bermudians as they drive by bringing smiles to their faces,”... Read more of this article
Photos: Cup Match Trials At St. George’s CC
Cup Match trials in St. George’s on Saturday [July 29] saw the Vice President Select win by 85 runs while at Somerset Cricket Club, the Vice President Select won by 3 wickets. St. George’s Vice President Select 262/9 St. George’s President Select 177 The St. George’s President Select won the toss and elected to send the Vice President Select... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Somerset Win Mini Cup Match
The Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation held the Annual Mini Cup Match yesterday [July 27] at the National Stadium North Field. Somerset retained the Cup after a draw due to rain, with the East Team in hot pursuit of the champions score. St. George’s Captains Juturi Burgess and Rakeem Wilson won the toss and sent Somerset in to bat, the West... Read more of this article
Photos/Results: Annual Cupmatch Pilot Gig Race
The annual Cupmatch Pilot Gig Race for the Raines Family Trophy was held on Thursday morning, the first day of Cupmatch. Pilot Gig James T Griffiths, bearing the Somerset flag and Pilot Gig Jemmy Darrell, bearing the St Georges flag, rowed out to Ferry reach for a start off Stone Crusher Corner at 9am. James T Griffiths, coxed by Anson Nash and Jemmy... Read more of this article
Photos: 2016 Cup Match Cricket Classic Day #2
The 2016 Cup Match Cricket Classic came to an end with a draw and Somerset Cricket Club retaining the cup for another year following two days of action packed cricket. Fans came out to the west end in droves to cheer for Somerset or St. George’s while sporting their team colours and enjoying the holiday atmosphere. Vendors were hard at work providing... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: First Day Of 2016 Cup Match
Fans came out in droves to cheer for Somerset or St. George’s as the 2016 Cup Match Classic got underway yesterday [July 28], with spectators turning out to support their teams and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. You can follow the action on our live blog, which will be updated throughout the entire holiday. For strictly cricket updates, you can... Read more of this article
