Masters on tour in England

AMAAS Sporting Services Barbados Masters are presently visiting England and Wales for a series of cricket matches, with four fixtures done and dusted.

On Wednesday, rain forced a no result between the Bajan veteranas and Broomleys in the fourth match of their tour of the United Kingdom.

Broomley were dismissed for 167 in 35.5 overs. Kyle Saddington hit 55, inclusive of seven fours and three sixes. Ben Cook added 28, Ethan Hawkins 18, Gary Austin 17, and Nehag Pravin 15.

Anthony Morris was the star with the ball, taking 5-24, his best figures thus far. Antonio Morris took 2-27, and Ayden Alleyne 2-36.

Only 2.1 overs were possible in the AMAAS SS Barbados Masters’ reply, but they showed intent, getting to 11 without loss.

The Bajan men have yet to taste defeat on tour. They beat Wales O60s by seven wickets at Newport Fugitives CC in the opening match. The Welshmen made 174-7 in 40 overs, Paul Kengaly hitting 72; Anthony Morris taking 2-23, and Ronnie Gittens 2-40.

The Masters lost just three wickets in getting to 178 in reply from 30.1 overs. Brian Johnson was 57 not out with six fours, and three sixes. Ken Mayers contributed an even 50, hitting seven fours and a pair of sixes. And Leon Layne was 44 not out.

The visitors then topped Wales O50s by four wickets at Newport Fugitives CC. The younger Wales team amassed 188-7 in 40 overs. Andi Price made 66, and Paul Nees 54. Brian Johnson captured 4-58.

In reply, the Masters made 189-6 in 35.2 overs. Keith Seale retired on 81, after distributing six fours. Leon Layne made 33, and Ian Bridgeman 28.

Their most recent win, earlier this week, was over Tamworth CC by 22 runs at Tamworth. Batting first for the first time, the Bajans kept the scoreboard ticking, making 236-4 in 35 overs. There were three half-centurions. Owen Birch made 56, Antonio Morris 51, and Renaldo Hyland 50. Wayne Breedy added 38 not out, and Brian Johnson 21.

Tamworth were then dismissed for just 214 in 33.1 overs, in spite of a fine innings of 95 from Jordan Brooks, featuring nine fours and eight sixes. Antonio Morris completed a fine all-round performance with 5-28, and Brian Johnson got his trip off to a good start with 3-33.

Johnson, Antonio Morris, and Anthony Morris each have seven wickets thus far. Johnson has also hit 78 runs in two innings, whilst Leon Layne has compiled 77.

(TF)