It could be a memorable week-end for Valkyres Cricket Club. On Sunday they celebrate their 50th anniversary with a special match and reception at Tromode. However, on the previous day, they meet Peel and St John’s “B” in the final of the Blincoe Cup.
Valkyres have won the trophy only once (in 2010) while their opponents can boast of six cup victories. To reach this year’s final the Saints beat Crosby and the holders Ramsey, while the Douglas side knocked out Union Mills and IOM Schools.
Alex Williamson skippers the Peel “B” team and is facing serious problems. Holidays, injuries and unavailability of players could seriously weaken his squad. Valkyres have not yet announced their starting eleven, but they have plenty of all-rounders which is essential for the Blincoe format.
The final is two innings of sixteen overs per side. The maximum number of overs per bowler is two. These games usually provide some spectacular cricket and great entertainment for spectators.
The venue is Mullen-e-Cloie with a 1pm start and the umpires are Tim Mansfield and Geoff Collier.
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