Trinidad and Tobago Under-15 cricketers took first innings points over Barbados yesterday on the second and final day of their rain affected thrid round Regional Under-15 clash at Gilbert Park in California. After the entire first day was washed out, the players got in some action yesterday and Barbados took first strike. The visitors made 89 for seven off 33 overs with opener Lee Gaskin leading the way with 34. Only two other batsmen got into double figures and they were Kyle Hinkson and skipper Joshua Drakes both of whom made 12. The pick of the bowlers for Trinidad and Tobago were Shane Smith 3/18 and Afdal Dean 2/15.
T&T in reply got to 118 for nine off their 33 overs taking the first innings points. Leading the way for the locals was wicketkeeper/batsman Nicholas Pooran who got 20. He was ably supported by Justin Joseph 18 and Jesse Bootan 17. Bowling for Barbados Chad Williams claimed 5/47 and Romar Millar two wickets for two runs.
In another clash, Jamaica took first innings points over Guyana at Honeymoon Park. Batting first Jamaica made 120/8 off their 32 overs with Ramaal Lewis getting 25 not out and Ryan Scott 32. Nial Smith took 2/18 and Michel Shalim 2/28. Guyana in reply was restricted to 95 for eight off their 32 overs. Top-scoring for the Guyanese was Tagnarine Chanderpaul, the son of West Indies player Shivnarine Chanderpaul. He slammed 37 but could not find support from the others.
REGIONAL UNDER-15 SCORES
At Gilbert Pk
Barbados 89/7 dec (33) (Lee Germon Gaskin 34, Kyle Hinkson 12, Joshua Drakes 12, Shane Smith 3/18, Afdal Khan 2/15) vs T&T 118/9 (33) (Nicholas Pooran 20, Kerron Kanhai 14, Justin Joseph 18, Jesse Bootan 17, Chad Williams 5/47, Romar Millar 2/2) - T&T won on first innings. Pts T&T 6.4, Barbados 3.2pts. Man-of-match: Shane Smith.
At Honeymoon
Jamaica 120/8 (32)(Ramaal Lewis 25no, Ryan Scott 32, Nial Smith 2/18, Michael Shalim 2/28, Stephen Sankar 2/42) vs Guyana 95/8 (32)(Tagnarine Chanderpaul 37, Brian Sattaur 12, Ramaal Lewis 2/26, Hakeem Wright 3/25, Christopher Tuston 1/22) - Jamaica won on 1st inns. Jamaica 6.1pts, Guyana 3.4pts. Man-of-match: Ramaal Lewis.
At NCC
Leewards vs Windwards - completely washed out. Leewards 3pts, Windwards 3pts