Strong batting gives Cupholders the edge on Day One of the 2025 Cup Match Classic
Scoreboard: Somerset 291, St George’s 176 – 5
A thrilling opening day of Cup Match at Wellington Oval saw Somerset Cricket Club take a slight advantage, thanks to strong batting and timely breakthroughs with the ball.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat, Somerset posted a solid 291, led by Dion Stovell’s explosive 65 off 62 balls, with support from Terryn Fray (60) and Tre Manders (59). Zeko Burgess led St. George’s attack, claiming 5 for 61 from 12 overs.
In response, St. George’s closed on 176 for 5, with Delray Rawlins unbeaten on 76 off 73 balls, striking 7 fours and 6 sixes. Kamau Leverock starred with the ball for Somerset, taking 3 for 32 from 8 overs.
With 467 runs scored and 15 wickets falling, the match is finely poised heading into Day 2.
