Guyana defeat Barbados to secure U15 series triumph

Guyana sealed the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Under-15 50-over Bilateral Series with a commanding 37-run victory (DLS) over Barbados in the fifth and final match at the Albion Sports Complex on Monday.
In a contest once again disrupted by rain – a recurring theme throughout the series – Guyana produced a disciplined all-round performance to secure a 2-0 series triumph in what proved to be a stop-start five-match encounter.
With overs reduced to 20 per side, Guyana posted a competitive 115-7 after batting first. Asgarally Nabbie led the charge at the top of the order with a composed 26 off 26 balls, setting the tone for the innings. Gautam Dhanraj added a brisk 16 from just five deliveries in a late cameo, while Lomar Seecharan contributed 16 and Ravid Fredricks chipped in with 13 as Guyana built useful partnerships despite regular wickets.
Barbados’ bowlers kept their side in contention, with Shiv Sahadeo (2-14), Michael Bend (2-20) and Liam Sealy (2-29) sharing six wickets between them to prevent the hosts from breaking away.

However, Guyana’s bowlers rose to the occasion in emphatic fashion when Barbados began their chase. Seecharan returned to haunt the visitors with a superb spell of 4-5 from three overs, dismantling the middle order and effectively ending the contest. Leon Reddy supported well with 2-18, while Brandon Grimmond and Johnathon Barry picked up a wicket apiece to maintain the pressure.
Despite a fighting 30 from Shawnico Sargent and contributions of 11 each from Shaquan Parris and Charles Wood, Barbados struggled to build sustained momentum and closed on 79-9 from their 20 overs — well short of the revised target under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
The victory capped a resilient campaign for Guyana in a series heavily affected by persistent rainfall, which saw limited play and multiple interruptions across the five fixtures. While only two matches produced decisive results, Guyana made their opportunities count, demonstrating depth in both the batting and bowling departments.
The series provided valuable exposure for the region’s emerging talent, with several players showing promise despite the challenging weather conditions. For Guyana, the 2-0 series win marks a positive step forward in their youth development pathway and a fitting reward for their consistency in difficult circumstances.