Round 2 of the Rising Stars U19 Championship served up an intense day of cricket across St. Kitts and Nevis

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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