September 8, 2023
BCA NEWS RELEASE #96/23
BERMUDA T20 FESTIVAL UPDATE #2: BARBADOS ‘A’ REGISTERS 2ND CONSECUTIVE VICTORY IN TOURNAMENT
The Barbados ‘A’ team defeated the Antigua Grassroots Academy by 48 runs to register their 2nd consecutive victory in the ongoing Bermuda T20 Festival on September 7, 2023 at the White Hill Cricket Venue. The Barbados ‘A’ squad made 146 all out with Carlton batsman Leniko Boucher scoring 30 runs, with Gladiola player and captain Matthew Jones stroked 24.
YMPC bowler Kemar Smith took 3 wickets for 10 runs (4 overs) to restrict the Antigua Grassroot Academy to 98 all out (18.2 overs).
Matthew Jones (2 wickets for 15 runs) and Carlton player Zidane Clarke (2 wickets for 21) also made their impact with the ball.
The Barbados ‘A’ squad will oppose the Bermuda Select in their 3rd fixture on September 9, 2023 at the NSC (North Field) Venue.
The FINAL is scheduled to be played at the same venue at 2:00pm on September 10, 2023.
Summarized Scores of T20 match played on September 7, 2023:
Barbados ‘A’ 146 all out (19.5 overs) (Leniko Boucher 30, Matthew Jones 24, Ishmael Peters 433, Jedidiah Martin 3-20)
Antigua Grassroots Academy 98 all out (18.2 overs) – Paul Miller 24, Michael Dover 23, Kemar Smith 3-10, Matthew Jones 2-15, Zidane Clarke 2-21)
Full news release can be found HERE