Young Men's Social Club seamer Kani Darrell is confident the Central Counties Cup champions can defend their title against landlords Devonshire Recreation Club at the Den today.

But he has also been around the game long enough to know better than to take any opponent for granted - especially whenever there's silverware at stake.

"We are not going to take anything for granted," Darrell declared. "We are not taking Devonshire lightly or going to underestimate anybody.

"Our goal is to stick to the basics and execute the game plan on the day."

By their own standards, Social Club didn't enjoy the best of times during this season's inaugural Twenty20 campaign. And a "controversial" loss to Southampton Rangers in their opening Premier Division 50-overs league match didn't help their confidence.

To their credit, though, Social Club bounced back thanks to Darrell's career-best haul of seven for 62 against St.George's that put his club's league title defence back on track. And the 37-year old seamer now hopes he and his team-mates can continue their winning ways when they lay their Central Counties title on the line today in what is a repeat of last year's final.

"Very seldom do we get to defend a championship, but we are confident and everyone is geared up and ready for the match. Everyone is upbeat and have trained very hard," Darrell added.

Having enjoyed enormous success on his previous visit to the Den, naturally Darrell is fired up to bowl again in conditions very much to his liking.

"We have played at Devonshire Rec. for the past five years and so we know exactly how it plays," he said. "It can be a tricky wicket at times and unpredictable.

"I'm feeling good and can only get better. And I'll certainly be looking to exploit the conditions."

So will rivals Devonshire - bolstered by a few new additions to their team - who will be seeking to avenge last year's final loss to the same opponents.

"I think we can take the Central Counties because we have players who have enough heart," declared Devonshire seamer Lamont Brangman. "I think we can beat Social Club and everyone is working hard."

Devonshire have yet to celebrate a win on their return to top flight cricket despite recruiting the likes of ex-St.George's all-rounder Allan Douglas jr. But Brangman is confident he and his team-mates have what it takes to strip Social Club of the spoils.

"We're confident we can beat Social Club because our team has a lot of character and are hungry for success," he said. "We have had some hard losses this season but are still searching for that first victory which, hopefully, comes against Social Club."

Meanwhile, Premier and First Division action continues tomorrow.

Due to another engagement at Devonshire Rec., the Premier fixture between Devonshire and Southampton Rangers has been moved to Southampton Oval while the match involving league leaders Cleveland County and Somerset Cricket Club at Wellington Oval has been postponed as the pitch is not prepared.

At Lords, St.David's face Police while struggling St.George's, who were skittled for a paltry 28 runs in their previous outing, and Social Club both have byes this weekend.

In First Division action, Leg Trappers do battle with Flatts at Police Field while PHC take on Western Stars at White Hill Field, Willow Cuts host Warwick at Somerset Cricket Club and Bailey's Bay are at home to visiting Somerset Bridge.

** BERMUDA Cricket Board have announced that proceeds from this year's BELCO Cup competition will go to the charity 'No Child Goes Without'.

Next weekend will see three-time defending champions Southampton Rangers, last year's beaten finalists Young Men's Social Club, St. David's and St. George's will compete for top honours - but the biggest winners will be the local charity.

Founded by Grejai Smith, 'No Child Goes Without' provides free lunches to needy students and this summer will help to send young children to summer camps Island-wide.

"Each year the Board and BELCO have worked together to raise money in support of a deserving cause. As done previously, the Board will give the proceeds from the gate," said BCB president Reggie Pearman. "The BELCO Cup has grown in stature over the past six years and is a major part of Bermuda's domestic season."

Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association members have also agreed to donate their match fees to the same charity.

Members of the Bermuda Masters cricket team have volunteered their services during this year's matches and will work alongside BELCO volunteers.

The competition begins next weekend with last year's finalists Rangers taking on Social Club at Lords in the first semi-final while St.David's and St.George's clash at Somerset Cricket Club in an all East End affair.