Somerset romped to a convincing victory in the Cup Match Classic, winning the coveted title on their home field thrilling the Somerset fans. As it became clear that Somerset would win fans started lining the sides of the field, ready to rush on and celebrate the win.
At the Cup Presentation held after the game ended, Somerset Cricket Club President Alfred Maybury told the Somerset players that last year he had to encourage them, but this year he congratulates them. He also thanked St George’s for coming and playing a good and fair game.
Premier Cox, an admitted Somerset supporter, also spoke saying “Victory is always sweet, but we owe a debt to St George’s and Somerset as they came out here in the scorching heat and they gave us a Cup Match may worth watching, so I want to say thank you. I leave it to others to talk about the west was won, but want to say thank you to both teams for first class cricket.”
St George’s Cricket Club President Neil Paynter spoke next, saying “This is bittersweet…I am not even going to lie to you. But congratulations to you Somerset for your victory for bringing your game and bringing it real. To my team and my skipper this is unfortunate, but it will make it sweeter when we win it back next year.” He also thanked Somerset for being a “wonderful host.”
