SVG hold on to Windwards U-19 Cricket title

An outright win versus St Lucia, first innings honours over Dominica and a loss on first innings against Grenada handed St Vincent and the Grenadines the 2016 Winlott Inc Windwards Islands Under-19 Cricket Tournament.{{more}}

The Vincentians, playing on home soil, tallied 21 points ahead of Grenada and St Lucia, who both recorded 15 points to be joint second place, with Dominica finishing at the bottom on 9 points.

But it was far from a convincing retention by St Vincent and the Grenadines, who won last year’s outing in Dominica, breaking a seven-year drought. This year’s title was secured last Sunday at the Arnos Vale One Playing Field, as the hosts held on for a nervy draw.

Set an improbable 241 to win by Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines battled to 94 for 7. Urnel Thomas made 34 and Dillon Douglas – 28. Darel Cyrus picked up 3 for 28.

This, after Grenada belatedly declared their second innings at 206 for 3, placing greater emphasis on Emmanuel Stewart getting to his century than the team pressing for an outright win.

Stewart hit 7 fours and 2 sixes in his 102 not out, with Ryan John making 40 not out and Jamal Charles – 38.

The extended stay at the crease by Grenada proved costly, as it left them with not enough time to dismiss St Vincent and the Grenadines.

When play started on Saturday, Grenada won the toss, decided to bat first and were dismissed for 129. Emmanuel Stewart scored 38 not out, Anil Matthew – 34 and Jason Mitchell – 20.

Othniel Lewis took 5 for 40 and Rasheed Fredericks 4 for 42.

In response, St Vincent and the Grenadines were 95 all out. Husani Porter struck 32.

Ryan John – 5 for 18 and Darron Nedd – 3 for 16 were Grenada’s most successful bowlers, as Grenada took first innings points and a 34-run lead.

Meanwhile, in gaining full points versus St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada was thankful to captain Othneil Lewis, who made 74, helping the team recover from 94 for 7, to reach 180 all out. Lewis’ knock consisted of 6 fours and 2 sixes. Kody Horne scored 23. Bowling for St Lucia, Shadrak Descartes had 4 for 22, Collinus Callendar – 2 for 18 and Johnnel Eugene – 2 for 39.

Four run-outs, along with the bowling of Othniel Lewis – 3 for 31 and Rasheed Fredericks’ 2 for 21 saw St Lucia dismissed for 98. Kimani Melius top scored with 20.

The hosts, on a lead of 82 on first innings, declared their second visit to the crease at 153 for 6, to set St Lucia 236 to win.

Dillon Douglas struck 56 not out, Urnel Thomas hit 32 and Vincent Cupid – 20. Callinus Callendar took 2 for 19, bowling for St Lucia.

In their run chase, St Lucia was sent packing for 141. Othniel Lewis took 4 for 39 and Rasheed Fredericks – 4 for 45.

Other results

Last placed Dominica earned first innings points over Grenada. In Dominica’s innings of 243, Allick Athanaze stroked 56 and Deon Burton hit 54.

Grenada’s bowling was led by Camron Agustine, who bagged 5 for 32, Darron Nedd, 2 for 27 and Ryan John, 2 for 39.

Grenada were dismissed for 180. Emmanuel Stewart scored 59.

Bowling for Dominica, Lee Louisy took 3 for 51, Terrell Toussaint – 2 for 7 and Kassim Peltier – 2 for 33.

Dominica, batting a second time, declared at 171 for 6. Leic Charkes made 49, Tahj Tavenier – 40 and Allick Athanaze – 29. For Grenada, Jonathan Taylor picked up 2 for 18.

Set to 234 to win, Grenada was 88 for 4 at the close. Emmanuel Stewart made 30 and Shakim Charles – 29.

And, St Lucia whipped Dominica by 80 at Arnos Vale Two, in the corresponding last round fixture.

Dominica, asked to make 231 for victory, were dismissed for 151. Kassim Peltier scored 57 and Terrel Toussaint, 26, not out.

Shadrack Descarte took 4 for 19, Kester Charlemagne 2 for 30 and Shervin George 2 for 30, bowling for St Lucia.

With a lead of 32 on first innings, St Lucia declared their second on 199 for 8.

Dane Edward stroked 78, Vernillius Gabriel, 34 and Shervin George, 24, while Shervon Dorsette took 3 for 33 and Tahj Tavernier, 3 for 44, bowling for Dominica.

Batting first, St Lucia scored 124 all out; Wayne Edwards made 30 and Shervin George, 27, not out.

For Dominica, Leon St Jean took 4 for 29 and Lee Louisy 3 for 29.

In reply, Dominica reached 83 for 9; Shervon Dorsette was 24 not out, as Shervin George bagged 5 for 9 and Collinus Callender had 3 for 13.