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Terryn Fray returns to lead Bailey’s Bay in KO Cup final against Cleveland

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Hunting for more silverware: Bailey's Bay captain Terryn Fray is back to lead his team in the Knockout Cup final (File photograph by Ras Mykkal)

Bailey’s Bay captain Terryn Fray is back to lead his team’s search for their second piece of silverware when they go up against Cleveland County in what promises to be an exciting Knockout Cup final at Lord’s tomorrow.

The 32-year-old, who missed the two-wicket semi-final win over Somerset as he was off the island celebrating his birthday, will be looking for another reason to extend the celebrations.

“It’s feels great, this is my home club, born and raised,” said Fray. “You hardly ever want to miss a match. I think in my whole career I’ve probably only missed two matches for national duty.

“I had planned it before the Knockout Cup was even thought of, so I couldn’t really get out of it. It’s good to be back, it’s good to be in another final, we are all looking forward to it.”

Bay, already crowned Premier Division 50 Overs champions could potentially pick up four trophies this season with the Eastern Counties and T20 still to come.

Bailey Bay will look for more of such celebrations when they face Cleveland in the Knockout Cup final. (Photograph by Akil Simmons)

“This year we had a target of three trophies,’’ added Fray. “We’re on course, there are four trophies on offer this year, we are happy to stick with our target and if we get a fourth, that’s a bonus for us.”

Bay are yet to taste defeat this season and Fray attributed this to stability in the side.

“I think the consistency with the guys in the mindset more so than anything,” he said. “We’ve consistently trained with good numbers.

“The commitment from the guys this year has been unmatched and I think that what’s gotten us across the line.”

Meanwhile, Cleveland captain Mackih McGowan ruled out any vengeance on their part having missed out on league glory to Bay, as they focus on writing their own piece of history.

Key man: Dion Stovell will be one of the key men for Cleveland County in the Knockout Cup final (photograph by Ras Mykkal)

“We feeling very good about this final, we’ve been feeling good all year,’’ said McGowan.

“Even in the game for the title, that was a close game. It was just unfortunate that we had to play those conditions but the better team came out on that day.

“As for trying to get revenge over Bailey’s Bay, that’s the last thing on our minds. This is the first time that Cleveland has had a chance to go for the league title and now even for the Knockout Cup.

“What we are trying to achieve is more of history for the club first than just revenge. We play them every year in the county cup and right now we’re just set on trying to set milestones for the club and for our fans and our community.”

On his team’s prospects for the final, McGowan added: “We only plan to win, the chances are definitely there, we feel very good about those chances, spirits are high and we are ready to go.”

Gus Logie, the Bay coach, spoke of the excitement in his camp ahead of the final.

Bay, who play St David’s in the first round of the Eastern Counties on July 22, are itching to go into that one with a win over Cleveland, who they could meet in yet another final on September 2 if they go all the way.

“The players are all enthusiastic, with great expectation, looking to this knockout competition,’’ said Logie. “Trusting that all things being equal, the preparations they’ve put in the last possible weeks and months are going to bear more fruits.”

When Bay and Cleveland met last month, the match was reduced to 20 overs because of a wet pitch and Logie is keen for the full 50 overs to be played tomorrow.

“We are looking forward to playing against Cleveland again,’’ Logie said. “Having won the league championship against them in a truncated game, we are looking forward to a 50-over game, testing our skills again against such a formidable opponent.”

With rain forecast, and no reserve day in place, should no play take place, the title will be decided on a coin toss as per Bermuda Cricket Board rules.

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Published July 08, 2023 at 8:00 am (Updated July 08, 2023 at 3:36 pm)

Terryn Fray returns to lead Bailey’s Bay in KO Cup final against Cleveland

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