Jamaica’s national Under-15 cricketers celebrated their first victory in the ongoing West Indies Rising Stars Under-15 Cricket Championships with a commanding 7-wicket win over Guyana in their Round Two encounter. The match, held at the Antigua Recreation Ground, saw the young Jamaicans chase down Guyana’s total with ease, finishing on 106 for 3 in 29 overs.
Guyana, batting first, struggled against Jamaica’s bowling attack, managing to score just 104 runs before being dismissed in 28 overs. Andrew Lloyd was the standout bowler for Jamaica, wreaking havoc on the Guyanese batters to claim an impressive 4 wickets for just 14 runs. Eckoney Robinson also made valuable contributions with the ball, picking up 2 wickets for 38, while Dondre Peters added another 2 for 12. Wayne Plummer completed the attack with 1 wicket for 32 runs.
In reply, Jamaica’s chase was anchored by opener Hayden Shaw, who top-scored with 38 runs, including 7 boundaries. Tesfah Ward contributed 25 runs, and Luwain Pryce remained not out on 19 as the young Jamaicans cruised to victory in just 29 overs. The win was a crucial morale booster for the team, after losing to Barbados in Round One.
Other Round Two Results
At the Liberta Sports Club, Trinidad and Tobago also secured their first win, defeating the Windward Islands by 7 wickets. The Windward Islands, after being bowled out for 123, saw Jorden Charles top-score with 55 runs. The T&T bowlers were led by Samuel Stewart and Ryles Gangoo, who both claimed 3 wickets each. In response, Trinidad and Tobago chased down the target with ease, finishing on 124 for 3, thanks to an unbeaten 38 from Zion Phillip.
At the Sir Viv Richards Stadium, Barbados enjoyed a dominant 170-run win over the Leeward Islands. Barbados, opting to bat first, posted a commanding total of 275, powered by Kelani Clarke’s 86 and captain Justin Parris’ 72. Seth Smith also added 55 against William Pitman who took 6 for 41.
In reply, the Leeward Islands were bowled out for just 105 runs in 37.1 overs, despite a valiant 64 from Clayvaunte Powell.
Looking Ahead: Round Three Fixtures
The third round of matches will take place on Saturday, with some exciting encounters on the horizon. Jamaica will face the Leeward Islands at Liberta Sports Ground, aiming to continue their winning momentum. Meanwhile, Barbados will take on Trinidad and Tobago at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, and Guyana will battle the Windward Islands at the Antigua Recreation Ground.
