The organizers have confirmed that due to some issues created by the “deluge of torrential rain and winds in recent days,” the start of Cup Match will be delayed, and that “gates will open at 6am and with hopes of no further delays, the first ball will be bowled at 1pm.” A spokesperson said, “This communication serves as an official statement from SCC in complete agreement with and from St. George’s Cricket Club regarding the start of the 2026 Cup Match Classic. With the delay of 3 hours on Thursday, play will commence one hour earlier on Friday, with a 9am start. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match holiday. Over 8,000 photos hereOver 200 videos hereOver 100 graphics hereHistory hereDedicated website: BernewsCupMatch.comLive updates of the 2026 Cup Match festivities hereRead More AboutCategory: All, News, Sports