North Leeward on the replay

The Under-15 Cricket Programme in North Leeward continues to bear fruit.

That constituency kept hold of the Zonal Under-15 title last week Thursday, when they showed their class, skill and understanding of the game over opposing finalists, North Windward.{{more}}

Playing at the relatively sparse Arnos Vale One Playing Field, North Leeward batted first and scored 163 all out from 39.3 overs.

One of their lead players, Otis Matthews, compiled 50. Nigel Small was the next best with 33. North Leeward recovered from being 12 for 3, through the efforts of Matthews and Small. The duo shared in a fourth wicket partnership of 70.

North Windward did not help their cause, as they conceded 43 extras. Akeem Roberts was the top bowler for the other northerners with 3 for 20. Denson Hoyte took 3 for 35.

Up against a more experienced bowling attack, North Windward always found the going tough, and their innings stopped at 80.

Dilworth Thomas topscored with 27. Shamon Hooper, another of North Leeward’s key players, took 3 for 14. Matthews assisted with 2 for 11. St. Vincent and the Grenadines Under-15 representative Zimron Providence snared 2 for 14, and Kenrick Westfield, 2 for 18.

North Leeward, who played unbeaten in the competition, lanced South Central Windward, St. George and Kingstown in the preliminary round, and in the semi final won on a faster scoring rate over Central Windward in a rain affected fixture.

North Windward beat Central Windward, Marriaqua and South Windward in the prelims. North Windward had it all their way in the semi final against Kingstown.

From this zonal competition, a St. Vincent and the Grenadines team will be selected to play in this year’s Windward Islands Under-15 tournament. (RT)