September 7, 2023
BCA NEWS RELEASE #94/23
BERMUDA T20 FESTIVAL UPDATE #1: BARBADOS ‘A’ SECURES VICTORY IN OPENING FIXTURE
The Matthew Jones led Barbados ‘A’ team registered an impressive 40 run victory in their opening fixture against the Bermuda National Team as the Bermuda T20 Festival commenced on September 6, 2023 at the White Hill Cricket Venue. The Barbados ‘A’ squad posted 162 for 8 (20 overs) with Pickwick batsman Yvan Grant (batting at #3) smashing a fluent 53 from 43 balls (6*4, 2*6).
Wanderers batsman Jonathan Drakes stroked an elegant 47 runs from 34 balls with both Grant and Drakes sharing in an important 88 run partnership following Barbados A being 24 for 2.
Empire bowler Shaquille Cumberbatch took 3 wickets for 25 runs (4 overs) to reduce the Bermuda National Team to 122 for 9 in 20 overs.
The Barbados ‘A’ squad will oppose the Grass Roots Academy in their 2nd fixture on September 7, 2023 at the White Hill Venue.
Summarized Scores of T20 match played on September 6, 2023:
Barbados ‘A’ 162 for 8 (20 overs) (Yvan Grant 53, Jonathan Drakes 47, K Leverock 3-27, M Jones 2-38)
Bermuda National Team 122-9 (20 overs) – K Leverock 34, Z Burgess 26, Shaquille Cumberbatch 3-25)
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