By Neto Baptiste A splendid 122 from just 68 deliveries by opening batsman Shane Burton was the highlight of Empire Nation’s comfortable 104 runs victory over…
CUB Bethesda Golden Eagles Win Exciting Finale To Be Crowned Super 40 Champions
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By Neto Baptiste
CUB Bethesda Golden Eagles emerged champions of the State Insurance Corporation-sponsored Super 40 Cricket Competition in Bethesda on Sunday, clinching a close contest against Anderson E Carty Empire Nation by six wickets to claim top honours in the grand finale hosted by Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA).
The margin of victory, however, does not tell the full story as Bethesda required seven runs off the final over to win the match after their original target of 207 for victory was revised to 147 off 25 overs after the match was delayed by rain for about 30 minutes just after the start of the home team’s innings.
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Empire Nation Cruises Into Super 40 Final With Comfortable Win Over Jennings
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Tariq Benjamin with 53 and
Damian Lowenfield with 49, Anderson E Carty Empire Nation cruised to a comfortable five-wicket win over Jennings on Sunday, booking their place in the final of the State Insurance Corporation Super 40 Cricket Competition slated for February 28 at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.
Benjamin cracked four fours and three sixes for his 53 which came in 60 deliveries, while Lowenfield slammed three fours and two sixes as Empire Nation successfully chased 162 set by the home team in Jennings. There was a contribution of 37 from
Kenrick Scott which came in just 16 deliveries and included three fours and three sixes.
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.