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Eagles dominates Super 40 standings as Benta leads batting
By Neto Baptiste
Caribbean Union Bank (CUB) Bethesda Golden Eagles, after managing to remain perfect in four matches to date, sits atop the 10 team standings in the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) State Insurance Super 40 Competition with 16 points.
The Bethesda men have enjoyed victories against rivals PIC Liberta Blackhawks, Anderson Carty Empire Nation, Bolans Blasters and Pigotts Crushers to dominate their field thus far.
Captain of the Bethesda team, and leading scorer with 330 runs in four matches,
Deran Benta, credited his team’s string of successes to proper preparation and application during matches.
Eagles soaring high as Blackhawks get first Super 40 Win
By Neto Baptiste
CUB Bethesda Golden Eagles racked up their fourth victory in as many matches in the State Insurance Super 40 Cricket Competition with a three-wicket victory over Anderson Carty Empire Nation on Sunday.
Asked to bowl after Empire won the toss, Bethesda restricted the home team to 179 for nine in their allotment of 40 overs.
Cleton Payne cracked seven fours and one six on his way to a top score of 61 while Leeward Islands Hurricanes opener Kieran Powell made 31.
Essan Warner was best with the ball for Bethesda, claiming three wickets for 24 runs in eight overs.
Empire Nation and Bethesda Golden Eagles remain flawless in ABCA Super 40
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By Neto Baptiste
Defending champions Empire Nation racked up a second straight victory while CUB Bethesda Golden Eagles dominated Pigotts Crushers also for their second straight triumph in the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) Super 40 Competition on Sunday.
Empire, playing away from home, had the better of a determined Jennings team to win the gripping contest by just two runs.
Winning the toss and opting to bat, Empire reached 196 all out in 38 overs.
Kenrick Scott hit a top score of 63 from 66 deliveries, slamming three fours and four sixes. He was assisted by
Blackhawks Take Inaugural 10 Splash Tournament
Player of the tournament Kofi James (left) receives a bat from legendary West Indies captain and Antiguan, Sir Vivian Richards for being the player with the most runs (212). James also won the bowling award after picking up a total of 10 wickets.
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By Neto Baptiste
PIC Liberta Blackhawks, on Sunday night, were crowned champions of the first 10 Splash Cricket Tournament hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) after they completed their clean sweep of the final round of matches with a 34-run victory over New Winthorpes Lions at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.