CWI Rising Stars: Guyana’s Men finish fifth in disappointing campaign

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Men’s Under-19 Championship came to an end on Thursday at the St Paul’s Sports Complex as Guyana’s Under-19 men defeated Trinidad Under-19 by five wickets. A very disappointing campaign would see the Guyana squad finish fifth in the tournament.
Guyana Under-19s Men won the toss and elected to field first. Their bowling performance was exceptional, as they managed to limit Trinidad to 128 in 38.5 overs. Leg spinner Riyad Latiff was very good, as he had figures of 3 for 20. Nityanand Mathura and Parmeshwar Ram also picked two wickets.

Aadian Racha scored 39 off 64 balls to top score for Trinidad. Opening batsman Romeo Deonarine continued his fine form as he made an impressive unbeaten half-century (52) to lead his team to victory. Captain Jonathan Van Lange supported with a good knock of 44 from 52 balls. Guyana ended the game on 129 for 5 in 30.5 overs.
In the finals, the United States of America Under-19s won the toss and elected to bat first against Barbados. Sahil Garg top scored with 40, while Adnit Jhamb scored 38 as the USA scored 212 all out in 48.2 overs. Jakeem Pollard and Zachary Carter both picked up three wickets. In reply, Barbados constructed their run chase well, as many batsmen got good starts. Captain Joshua Dorne led from the front, scoring an unbeaten 55 as Barbados reached 215 for 4 in 38.2 overs. Barbados ended the USA’s unbeaten streak to become champions of the CWI Rising Star Under 19 tournament.