After a week of persistent rainfall delayed the start of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Under-15 (U-15) 50-over bilateral series, Guyana made an immediate impact with a 76-run victory over Barbados when play finally got underway on Thursday at the Police Sports Ground in Georgetown.
In a contest reduced to 31 overs per side, Guyana’s Captain Lomar Seecharran won the toss and opted to bat first. The hosts posted 137 for eight from their allotted overs, with wicketkeeper-batsman Nathan Bishop leading the effort with 37 from 46 balls, including three fours and a six. Makai Dowlin supported with 20 off 43 deliveries, while Seecharran (11), Asgarally Nabbie (11) and Leon Reddy (13 not out) were the only other players to reach double figures.
Guyana’s total was aided significantly by extras, as Barbados conceded 36 runs, including 32 wides. Jalan McAllister was the pick of the bowlers for the visitors with three for 24 from five overs, while Liam Sealey claimed two for 34. Michael Bend and Shawnico Sargeant picked up one wicket each.
In reply, Barbados struggled against disciplined bowling and were dismissed for 61 in 20.1 overs. Oshea Francis offered the only significant resistance with 35 from 39 balls, striking one four and three sixes. Opener Javion Batson was the only other batsman to reach double figures with 13.
Guyana’s bowlers controlled the match, led by Leon Reddy, who produced an outstanding spell of four for eight from six overs, including three maidens. Brandon Grimmond supported with three for nine from 4.1 overs, while Akash Ramdewar finished with two for 13 from six overs to complete the rout.
The two teams are scheduled to continue the series today at the Everest Cricket Club Ground.
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