Eagles, Jennings, Lions, Nation To Battle In Super 40 Semis
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By Neto Baptiste
CUB Bethesda Golden Eagles, Jennings, Anderson Carty Empire Nation and New Winthorpes Lions have all advanced to the semifinals of the State Insurance Corporation Super 40 Competition being hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA).
The top four were decided following Saturday’s final round of preliminary matches which saw Golden Eagles topping the standings with 30 points. They were following closely by Jennings on 26 points in the number two slot while Empire Nation and New Winthorpes Lions each had 24 points in third and fourth respectively.
Eagles still unbeaten, Andrew century lifts Lions to victory
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By Neto Baptiste
Twenty-four hours after having to share points with Jennings, table toppers CUB Bethesda Golden Eagles kept their unbeaten run alive in the State Insurance Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) Super 40 Competition on Sunday, romping to an emphatic 143 runs against Massy United Insurance Combined Schools.
Playing in Bethesda, the home team amassed 258 for eight in their allotment of 40 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat.
Essan Warner hit a top score of 60 from 42 deliveries. His knock included eight fours and three sixes. Warner was assisted by
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.