Champions Boscobel opened their defence of the St. Mary Cricket Association Maurice Clarke T20 Big Bash by spanking Oxford by 149 runs at Boscobel Oval on Sunday.

In other matches, Port Maria defeated newcomers Beaches/Sandals Ocho Rios, Police stopped Trinity Land, Wilderness battered Mango Valley, while Galina defeated White Hall.

Batting first, Boscobel amassed 256 for one off their allotted 20 overs, with Alwayne Williams smashing an unbeaten 110 not out. He was well supported by Domain Wilson 52 and Robert Ware 40 not out.

Oxford were skittled out for 149 off 15 overs, with Fitzroy Howell 33 and Timone Haye 34 the top scorers, against Herman Henry three for 20 and Andaine Bennett two for 18.

In the opening encounter at Boscobel Oval, Port Maria defeated Beaches/Sandals Ocho Rios by four wickets. Batting first the hotelmen could only muster 115 off their 20 overs, with Michael Downer top scoring with 35, while Tajae Earle chipped in with 23.

Port Maria cruised to 126-6 off 14.2 overs, with Richard Creary the main scorer on 40, while Aldane Thomas made 25, against the bowling of Earle who took two for eight.

At Galina Oval, White Hall scored 127 for five thanks to Kevin Gray 25. Paul Bryan took two for 19. In their turn at the crease, Galina made 128 for seven off 17.5 overs. Shawn Spencer made 25.

Wilderness were in top form against Mango Valley, rattling up 233 without loss, with Andre Bryce scoring 158, the top score of the round. He was well supported by Renar Ross 55. Mango Valley were bowled out for 142.

Over at Trinity Land, Police made 135-5 off 15 overs, thanks to Mickail Downer 49 and Renford Pinnock 43, against the bowling of Leon McDonald two for 15. Trinity Land could only manage 130 for nine off their 15 overs, with Damion Graham making 55. Christopher Faulknor took two for 11.

The competition, sponsored by L.P. Martin Funeral Home, Braham Service Station and Beaches Ocho Rios, continues on Sunday with a full slate of matches.

Champions Boscobel opened their defence of the St Mary Cricket Association Maurice Clarke T20 Big Bash by spanking Oxford by 149 runs at Boscobel Oval last Sunday.

In other matches, Port Maria defeated newcomers Beaches/Sandals Ocho Rios, Police stopped Trinity Land, Wilderness battered Mango Valley, while Galina defeated White Hall.

Batting first, Boscobel amassed 256 for one off their allotted 20 overs, with Alwayne Williams smashing an unbeaten 110 not out. He was well supported by Domain Wilson 52 and Robert Ware 40 not out.

Oxford were skittled out for 149 off 15 overs, with Fitzroy Howell 33 and Timone Haye 34, the top scorers, against Herman Henry three for 20 and Andaine Bennett two for 18.

In the opening encounter at Boscobel Oval, Port Maria defeated Beaches/Sandals Ocho Rios by four wickets. Batting first, the hotel men could only muster 115 off their 20 overs, with Michael Downer top scoring with 35, while Tajae Earle chipped in with 23.

Port Maria cruised to 126-6 off 14.2 overs, with Richard Creary the main scorer on 40, while Aldane Thomas made 25, against the bowling of Earle who took two for eight.

At Galina Oval, White Hall scored 127 for five thanks to Kevin Gray 25. Paul Bryan took two for 19. In their turn at the crease, Galina made 128 for seven off 17.5 overs. Shawn Spencer made 25.

Wilderness were in top form against Mango Valley, rattling up 233 without loss, with André Bryce scoring 158, the top score of the round. He was well supported by Renar Ross, 55. Mango Valley were bowled out for 142.

Over at Trinity Land, Police made 135-5 off 15 overs, thanks to Mickail Downer 49 and Renford Pinnock 43, against the bowling of Leon McDonald two for 15. Trinity Land could only manage 130 for nine off their 15 overs, with Damion Graham making 55. Christopher Faulknor took two for 11.

The competition, sponsored by L.P. Martin Funeral Home, Braham Service Station and Beaches Ocho Rios, continues on Sunday with a full slate of matches.