CLICO WEST INDIES UNDER-15 CHAMPIONSHIP
April 13th 2009

Jamaica retains youth title

Title-holding Jamaica successfully defended its Clico West Indies U-15 championship crown, when it defeated the Windward Islands by seven wickets, in the final round of competition yesterday, at the Sir Frank Worrell Grounds at the University of the West Indies in St Augustine.

The young Jamaicans ended the series on eight points, the same as hosts T&T but copped the prestigious title, after it defeated T&T in the opening round of the tournament.

The Jamaicans led by a solid bowling effort from John Campbell (4-17) and Brian Gayle (2-9) dismissed the Windwards for a paltry 94 off 47 overs. In response, the impressive Oshane Walters hit a blistering unbeaten 55 off 46 balls, which included seven fours and two sixes to lead the champions to victory in 12.3 overs.

At the National Cricket Centre in Balmain, Couva, T&T defeated Barbados by five wickets.

Taking first strike, the young Barbadians were bowled out for 138 in 42.4 overs. Justin Greaves top-scored with 34, while Jameel Stewart contributed 27. Left-arm spinner Nairon Motilal was the pick of the local team bowlers with the decent figures of four for 16, while there were two wickets apiece for Anthony Simmons (2-29) and Adrian Cooper (2-41).

T&T in reply, romped home to victory in 33 overs, with Stefan Wharwood hitting a patient 63 off 88 balls with two fours and a five.

At the St Mary’s College grounds in St Clair, Guyana crushed the Leeward Islands by eight wickets. Led by (3-17) from Mark Tyrell, the Leewards were prized out for a measly 84 in 25.5 overs. Guyana led by a brisk 27 from Brian Sattaur rushed to victory in 19.5 overs.

Final points standings: Jamaica 8 pts, T&T 8, Guyana 6, Barbados 5, Windwards 2, Leewards 1.

Summarised Scores

Round Four

AT ST MARY’S COLLEGE : LEEWARDS 118 off 42.1 overs (Akeem Saunders 24, Vershawn Hodge 23, Daren Hobson 22; Nairon Motilal 3-13, Adrian Cooper 3-32, Stephan Seepersaud 2-31) v T&T 119 for seven off 43.3 overs (Jeremy Solozano 53 not out; Daren Hobson 3-43). T&T won by three wickets.

AT INSHAN ALI PARK: WINDWARD ISLANDS 114 all out off 47.2 overs (Keonne George 20, Christopher Surat 3-20, Gudakesh Moti Kanhai 3-24, Veerapen Permaul 2-20)v GUYANA 117 for seven off 37 overs (Brian Sattaur 56, Briel Thomas 4-23). Guyana won by three wickets.

AT UWI: BARBADOS 217 for four off 50 overs (Shai Hope 70, Jameel Stuart 56 not out, Justin Greaves 32) v JAMAICA 162 all out off 30 overs (Delbert Gayle 49, John Campbell 35, James McDonald 25, Chaim Holder 2-22, Derroll Harewood 2-54). Barbados won by 55 runs.

Round Five

AT NCC: BARBADOS 138 off 42.4 overs (Justin Greaves 34, Jameel Stewart 27, Nairon Motilal 4-16, Anthony Simmons 2-29, Adrian Cooper 2-41) v T&T 139-5 off 33 overs (Stefan Wharwood 63, Isiah Rajah 35, Justin Greaves 2-30, Matthew Clarke 2-45). T&T won by five wickets.

AT UWI: WINDWARD ISLANDS 94 off 47 overs (John Campbell 4-17, Brian Gayle 2-9) v JAMAICA 95 for three off 12.3 overs (Oshane Walters 55 not out). Jamaica won by 7 wkts.

AT ST MARY’S: LEEWARD ISLANDS 84 off 25.5 overs (Trishan Hanley 31, Mark Tyrell 3-17, Moti Kanhai 2-18, Shakeel Williams 2-27, Christopher Suraj 2-8) v GUYANA 85-2 off 19.5 overs (Brian Sattaur 27). Guyana won by eight wickets.