A mix up in communication running between the stumps, two missed run outs and a stumping thwarted Bermuda?s Under 19 national squad against a powerful Queen?s Park School in Bridgefield, Barbados yesterday.

And instead of celebrating a first Zone A win at the Sir Garfield Sobers Tournament, , the Island?s young cricketers were left to lament a four-wicket loss.

Cruising along at 75 without loss, after being sent in to bat on a seaming strip, Bermuda skipper Oronde Bascome (44) was run out after being sent back at the non-striker?s end by opening partner Terryn Fray (33).

And despite losing another wicket shortly after, Bermuda were still ideally poised to go onto a really big score at 100 for two.

However, the introduction of leg spinner Rahja Emile into the Queen?s Park attack triggered a severe batting collapse which saw Bermuda lose their remaining eight wickets for the addition of only 39 runs. An aggressive Bascome struck three fours and a six and faced 48 balls while a more cautious Fray faced 72 balls and hit two fours.

Bermuda were skittled out in 37 overs, Emile inflicting the bulk of the damage by claiming six wickets for 22 runs off only 6.2 overs of leg spin.

The tourists would also suffer misfortune defending their total in the field as Queen?s Park dodged two run outs and a stumping at 60 for four.

But thanks to some resolute batting on the part of Kirk Cooper (33no) who played a true skipper?s innings, Queen?s Park surpassed Bermuda?s total with four wickets in hand and 42 balls to spare.

Rodney Trott?s four for 37 off eight overs of off spin was the best bowling performance by a local bowler.

Bermuda now take on Dominica Schools today.