If everything goes to plan the Elite Player League should get underway this Saturday, although where it’s going to be held is still anyone’s guess.The first round of matches, which had been due to take place 10 days ago, was postponed because of injuries to several key players, and a last minute decision by Bermuda Cricket Board that they couldn’t afford to hire the National Sports Centre.Over the past two weeks, however, the BCB and the trustees for the National Sports Centre have been trying to find a way to make the games happen, and Bermuda head coach David Moore is keeping his fingers crossed that they can come to some arrangement.“We’re aiming to be playing, and the expectation is that we will play,” said Moore. “Again we’re checking injury, but thus far all my information is that nearly everyone has a clean bill of health. Until they tell me otherwise, we are playing. Which I’m excited about.“We’re awaiting final discussions (on the field). Very hopeful, but not sure.”Saturday’s games will see Hunt’s XI take on Simmons XI at 10 am, with Symonds XI and Parfitt XI squaring off at 2 pm.While it is hoped the new league will bridge the gap between domestic and international cricket in the long term, the short term goal is to help Moore pick a squad for the Twenty20 World Cup Regional Qualifiers in Florida in July.“The Elite Players League is a wonderful opportunity for all selected players to present themselves for selection for the ICC T20 Regional Tournament,” said Moore. “The Bermuda Cricket Board is looking to develop the EPL tournament to be the equivalent to our ‘first class’ tournament so that the gap between domestic and international cricket is narrowed.“The Board and the players are very fortunate to have head coaches such as Herbie Bascome (Parfitt), Andre Manders (Simmons), Clay Smith (Hunt’s) and Clevie Wade (Symonds) to guide these players with technical, tactical and cognitive skills to improve their cricket and take them to the next level.”n Forties got some early –revenge for their Memorial Cup defeat as they began the Commercial League season with a win over Spring Garden Cavaliers.Chasing 219 to win, Forties knocked off the runs in 39 overs, Yatin Gawas powering his side to victory with an unbeaten 96 off just 70 balls. Gawas’ last 52 runs came from just 23 balls in a brutal spell of clean hitting.Before Gawas did the damage with the bat, David DeSilva had done something similar with the ball, taking three wickets for 48 runs in his 10 overs as Spring Garden collapsed to 94 for sixOnly an 87-run stand for the seventh wicket between Ricardo Waldron (49) and Llloyd Morrison (52) saved them from a much heavier defeat, and Cavaliers eventually finished on 218.In reply, Simon Jones got Forties off to a strong start, making 69 at the top of the order, and although Cavaliers gave themselves half a chance when they reduced Forties to 49 for two, Jones and Gawas put on 128 for the third wicket to take their side to the brink of victory.Meanwhile, Jamaica Association also got their season off to a winning start with a three-wicket win over North Village at Garrison Field.After winning the toss and putting Village in to bat, Ian Coke took three wickets for just 17 runs as Village were bowled out for 144. Michael Payne (74) and Reggie Benjamin (29) were the top scorers for Village, with Michael Campbell also taking two wickets.Benjamin did his best to keep Village in the game, taking two wickets for 39 runs, but it was always going to be difficult to defend such a small total. While Jamaica lost seven wickets in reaching their target, Ian Adams’ 66 was ultimately enough to see them home in 35 overs.