T&T defeat Leeward Islands
Published:Thursday | July 23, 2009 | 5:33 PM
Trinidad and Tobago defeated Leeward Islands by an innings and six runs today at Chedwin Park to remain ahead in the points’ standings after the fourth-round of matches in the Under-19 TCL Group West Indies competition.
As a result of the victory, T&T have moved to 42 points, six ahead of host country Jamaica, who defeated the Windward Islands by an innings and 97 runs inside two days yesterday.
Jamaica are on 36 points, followed by defending champions Barbados on 32, Leeward Islands 24, Guyana 16 and Windard Islands on 4.
T&T secured victory after dismissing the Leeward Islands for 143 in their second innings on today’s final day of the three-day match. The Leewards resumed this morning on 24 for one after trailing by 149 runs on first innings.
Final scores are Leeward Islands 174 and 143, T&T 323 for eight declared.
In the day’s other match, Barbados beat Guyana by nine wickets at JAMALCO Sports Club.
Set 100 runs to win, Barbados ended on 101 for one with Kraigg Brathwaite undefeated on 47 and Raston Chase on 25 not out.
Final scores are Guyana 169 and 145, Barbados 215 and 101 for one.