Matches at Nevis, Cayon, Conaree, and Basseterre showcased emerging talent and thrilling finishes.
Nevis – Windward Islands U19 edged Jamaica U19 by 4 runs
At Elquemedo Willett Park, Windward Islands set a competitive total of 196 from 44 overs. Led by Kirt Murray’s top-score of 52 (55 balls, 6 fours) and a patient 26 from Earsinho Fontaine (72 balls), they posted a challenging target. Jamaica’s David Dewar responded with a gritty 72 off 77 balls, but wickets from Kirsten Murray (2/31), Edmund Morancie (2), and Darvin Forde (2) saw them all out for 192 in 49 overs—a nail-biting 4-run victory for the hosts.
Cayon – Leeward Islands U19 defeated USA U19 Men 2 by 3 wickets
At St. Mary’s Park, USA Men 2 were dismissed for 141 in 31.1 overs, with contributions from Ansh Bhoje (28), Rahul Basu (21), and Amogh Arepally (11). Leeward Islands’ Matthew Miller starred with the ball taking 4/23 in 6 overs and then anchored the chase with a composed unbeaten 52 off 71 balls. Israel Morton supported with 3/34 in 9.1 overs as Leewards reached 145/7 in 40.3 overs to win by 3 wickets with 57 balls remaining.
St Pauls – USA U19 Men 1 cruised past Guyana U19 by 7 wickets
At St Paul’s Sports Complex, Guyana were restricted to 150 in 44.2 overs, with Afraz Ali Budhoo contributing 43 and Romario Ramdehol 48. USA U19 Men 1 bowlers Sahir Bhatia (3/14) and Supransh Kumar (3/23) dismantled the attack. In reply, Utkarsh Srivastava made 41, and Saharsh Shwethan added an unbeaten 42*, completing the chase for 151/3 in 32.5 overs—103 balls to spare.
Conaree – Barbados U19 overwhelmed Trinidad & Tobago U19 by 144 runs
Barbados posted a commanding 295/8, bolstered by powerful innings from Joshua Dorne (79 off 100 balls), Zachary Carter (78 off 62 balls), and Xaundre Baptiste (57). Rjai Gittens led the bowling with 4 wickets, supported by Jakeem Pollard’s 2/13, to dismiss T&T for 151 in just 34 overs.
Round 3 Fixtures – July 9, 2025
Leeward Islands U19 vs Barbados U19 — 10:00 AM, St. Paul’s Sports Complex, Basseterre
Trinidad & Tobago U19 vs USA U19 Men 1 — 10:00 AM, St. Mary’s Park, Cayon
Guyana U19 vs Jamaica U19 — 10:00 AM, Conaree Sports Club, Conaree
Windward Islands U19 vs USA U19 Men 2 — 10:00 AM, Elquemedo Willett Park, Nevis
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