BASSETERRE: Mikyle Louis produced a magnificent unbeaten 109 to guide St. Kitts to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Montserrat on the opening day of the LICB Senior Men’s Cricket Tournament at Warner Park on Saturday.
Chasing 166 for victory, Louis anchored the St. Kitts innings with a composed 111-ball knock that saw his team reach 166 for 7 in 36.3 overs. His century proved decisive after Montserrat had been dismissed for 165 in 36.3 overs, with Zawandi White top-scoring with 50 off 59 balls.
Sheno Berridge was the star with the ball for St. Kitts, producing a devastating spell of 5 wickets for just 18 runs to dismantle the Montserrat batting lineup.
In other matches, Nevis continued their dominant form with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Anguilla at Conaree Park. After bowling Anguilla out for just 108 in 33.5 overs, Nevis reached 112 for 2 in 24.1 overs, with Carlon Bowen-Tuckett finishing unbeaten on 52. Onaje Amory (3/17) and Jaden Carmichael (3/29) shared the wickets for Nevis.
At St. Paul’s Ground, Antigua & Barbuda defeated Sint Maarten by seven wickets. Rahkeem Cornwall’s exceptional bowling figures of 3 for 6 helped dismiss Sint Maarten for 116 in 31 overs. Tyrone Williams Jr. then struck 61 as Antigua & Barbuda cruised to 117 for 3 in 20.1 overs.
The tournament continues today with more exciting matches across various venues:
Today, features Antigua & Barbuda against Nevis at Conaree Cricket Ground, Saint Kitts versus St. Maarten at St. Paul’s Sporting Complex, and Anguilla challenging Montserrat at Warner Park Stadium.
The action continues Monday, October 27th, with Antigua & Barbuda meeting Anguilla at Warner Park Stadium, Saint Kitts facing Nevis at Conaree Cricket Ground, and St. Maarten battling Montserrat at St. Paul’s Sporting Complex.
Mid-week matches are scheduled for Wednesday, October 29th through Thursday, October 30th, with Antigua & Barbuda taking on Montserrat at Conaree Cricket Ground, Saint Kitts facing Anguilla at St. Paul’s Sporting Complex, and Nevis challenging St. Maarten at Warner Park Stadium.
The tournament concludes with matches from Friday, October 31st through Saturday, November 1st. Antigua & Barbuda will face Saint Kitts at Warner Park Stadium, Saint Kitts meets Anguilla at Conaree Cricket Ground, and Nevis takes on Montserrat at St. Paul’s Sporting Complex.
The tournament showcases regional cricket talent and provides competitive opportunities for all participating teams across the Leeward Islands.