Cricketers win first game in Belgium

Tuesday, 21 June 2011 01:00

Isle of Man cricketers have won their first game in the ICC Europe Division Two championships in Belgium.

The Island team flew out to Belgium on Sunday.

Eleven nations are competing there with six games in six days.

The Isle of man yesterday recorded a convincing 125 run win against Luxembourg.

Today (Tuesday) the side, which is sponsored by Isle of Man Bank, face two tough games against Cyprus and Finland.

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