The Windward Islands Cricket Team and the Leeward Islands Cricket Team traditionally had a great rivalry. The West Indies Regional 4-Day Tournament is one of the regional competitions that these two teams from the West Indies compete in on a regular basis. Here’s a full scorecard and breakdown of a recent game between the two clubs.
Overview of the Match
The Kensington Oval hosted the encounter between the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands, and both teams were determined to win this important game. The Leeward Islands batted first and set a tough total. In response, the Windward Islands fought hard, but they couldn’t catch up to the target, which gave the Leeward Islands a big win.
Innings 1 and 2 for each team and the total for the match
| Team | Innings 1 | Innings 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeward Islands | 315/8 (decl.) | 120/2 | 435/10 |
| Windward Islands | 280/10 | 210/10 | 490/10 |
Key Performances
Leeward Islands
Best Batsman:
- Kieran Powell scored 95 runs in the first innings.
- Devon Thomas scored 60 runs in the second innings.
Best Bowler:
- Shannon Gabriel took three wickets in the first innings.
- Alzarri Joseph took two wickets in the second innings.
Windward Islands
Best Batsman:
- Andre Fletcher scored 80 runs in the first innings.
- Sunil Ambris scored 55 runs in the second innings.
Best Bowler:
- Shannon Gabriel took four wickets in the first innings.
- Ronsford Beaton took three wickets in the second innings.
A Full Scorecard
First Innings for the Leeward Islands
| Batsman | Runs | Balls Faced | 4s | 6s | Fours Hit | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kieran Powell | 95 | 120 | 12 | 1 | 6 | Caught |
| Montcin Hodge | 45 | 72 | 6 | 0 | 4 | Bowled |
| Devon Thomas | 60 | 70 | 7 | 2 | 5 | LBW |
| Nkrumah Bonner | 35 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 5 | Caught |
| Carlos Brathwaite | 15 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Caught |
First Innings for the Windward Islands
| Batsman | Runs | Balls Faced | 4s | 6s | Fours Hit | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Fletcher | 80 | 108 | 11 | 1 | 5 | Caught |
| Sunil Ambris | 55 | 72 | 8 | 0 | 4 | Caught |
| Tyrone Theophile | 25 | 50 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Bowled |
| Darren Sammy | 15 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Bowled |
| Jason Holder | 23 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 3 | LBW |
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Key Moments of the Match:
- Leeward Islands’ Control: Their ability to score a lot of runs in the first inning, thanks to great efforts by Kieran Powell and Devon Thomas, was really important.
- Windward Islands’ Fightback: Even though Andre Fletcher and Sunil Ambris played well on their own, the squad couldn’t get past the Leeward Islands’ bowling attack.
- Bowler’s Contribution Decided the Match: Shannon Gabriel and Alzarri Joseph’s speed was a key factor in getting Windward Islands out in both innings.
Conclusion:
The game was an intriguing fight between two skilled teams from the same area. The Leeward Islands won because they played well in all areas. The Windward Islands were competitive, but they couldn’t make partnerships or take advantage of solid starts in either inning. The win offers the Leeward Islands a lot of points in the West Indies Regional 4-Day Tournament.
To sum up:
- Best Batsman of the Match: Kieran Powell (Leeward Islands)
- Best Bowler of the Match: Shannon Gabriel (Leeward Islands)
