🌴 CUP MATCH HISTORY
This event, commemorated by Cup Match, occurred in Bermuda on August 1, 1834.
The abolition of slavery
Cup Match is played between Somerset and this rival team.
St. George’s
Play is often delayed or disrupted because of this.
Rain
This sweet drink is a Cup Match favourite
Rum Swizzle
A Somerset legend, he appeared in over 20 Cup Matches.
Janeiro Tucker
The first official Cup Match was played in this year.
1902
The first Cup Match game was hosted at this club’s grounds.
Somerset Cricket Club
Cup Match began in 1902 for this symbolic prize.
The Cup
This Bermudian woman is honoured during the second day of Cup Match.
Mary Prince
She wrote an autobiography and is honoured as a National Hero during Cup Match.
Mary Prince
The original Cup Match began as a friendly match among these types of workers from Somerset and St. George’s.
Shipyard or dockyard workers, (accept labourers, workers, or mariners).
In 2025, the match will be hosted at this historic venue.
St. George’s Cricket Club.
When a team wins on both days of Cup Match, it’s called this.
A clean sweep
Name one activity besides cricket that Bermudians enjoy during Cup Match weekend.
Camping, boating, beaching, swimming
He made the “catch seen around the world” in 2007
Dwayne Leverock
If a Cup Match results in a draw, by tradition, this team retains the cup.
The previous year’s champion
While St. George’s official colours are dark blue and light blue, they were based on these 2 English universities colours
Oxford and Cambridge
This Bermudian became famous for an unbelievable World Cup catch.
Dwayne Leverock
This traditional gambling game is played in tents throughout the grounds.
Crown and Anchor
Known for explosive batting, this Somerset star is feared at the crease.
Janiero Tucker
What was the original name of the second day of Cup Match, and what year was it renamed to its current name?
Somers Day; renamed Mary Prince Day in 2020
When Cup Match was first introduced, Somerset’s team didn’t always wear red and navy. Their current colours took hold in which decade?
1940s
This player holds the record for most runs scored in a single Cup Match innings
Charlie Marshall
What was the organized event that used to take place on the first day of Cup Match at Horseshoe Bay?
Beachfest
A former player and St. George’s icon admired for his passion and leadership.
Allan Douglas Sr.