ST. JOHN’S – There were no surprises in the player draft of the Professional Cricket League of Cricket West Indies, with franchises opting for homegrown players to complete their 15-member squads for the new season. With franchises requiring only two players to complete their squads, only two rounds of the draft took place via video call, and most of the picks were emerging players with little first-class experience. Five-time champions …
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.
Crushers Get First Loss As Empire Earn First Win In 10 Splash Tournament
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By Neto Baptiste
Pigotts Crushers suffered their first defeat in the ongoing 10 Splash Cricket Competition on Sunday night following a four-wicket loss to New Winthorpes Lions at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground.
Playing in the feature match of the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) competition, Pigotts posted 91 for seven in their 10 overs after being asked to bat by New Winthorpes.
Kadeem Henry led the charge with 27 while
Elroy Francis Jr added 22 to the total.
Jamaul Fernandez and
Shavon Moore each bagged two wickets bowling for the victors Fernandez bagged two for 24 in two overs while Moore picked up two for 15 in his two overs.