WÊwards U19 women finish second

THE WINDWARDIslands Under-19 female cricket team had to settle for second position when they were beaten by 37 runs by Trinidad and Tobago, in the finals of the CWI Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship, played in Trinidad and Tobago last Sunday.

The Championship was played over six rounds of 30-over matches from July 4 to July 15, 2023.

In the final, played at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground in St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, the host took first strike and were restricted to 106 all out in 28 overs.

What would have been considered a ‘gettable’ target of 107, proved otherwise as the Windwards were humbled for 69 from 27 overs.

Cleton Burnett, head coach of the team, expressed that what the team was able to accomplish was as a result of the development pathway, vision of the Board.

“We began this journey with these girls last year, and the results speak of their growth as individuals and as a team. …. Overall, I am proud of the way the girls performed in the tournament,” the coach said.

He added, “There are lots of positives from the tournament. However, what stood out most for me was the mindset of players to belief in themselves to accomplish the task. It was this mindset that fueled us on the field of play.”

Jennillia Glasgow, Windward Islands all-rounder, took the most wickets, scored the most runs and was voted MVP of the Championship.

Ernisha Fontain and Abini St. Jean of the Windward Islands took the best wicket-keeper award and took the most catches respectively.

I.B.A. ALLEN