Louis Makes It Four Centuries in a Row

BASSETERRE: Mikyle Louis continued his unprecedented dominance with a fourth consecutive century, scoring 108 as St. Kitts posted 165 all out against Anguilla on Day 4 of the Leeward Islands Cricket Tournament at St. Paul’s Sporting Complex.

Louis’s historic streak – 109 not out, 115, 170, and now 108 – represents one of the most remarkable individual performances in regional cricket history. Despite his heroics, Anguilla’s Jaidel Richardson produced an outstanding bowling display, claiming 6 for 66, while Chamiqueko Landerfort added 2 wickets to restrict St. Kitts.

St. Kitts responded emphatically with the ball, reducing Anguilla to 121 for 9 by stumps. Captain Terrance Warde led the attack with 5 wickets, supported by Rasheed Eddy’s 3 wickets, leaving St. Kitts on the verge of another victory.

Louis’s historic streak represents one of the most remarkable individual performances in regional cricket history:

  • 109* vs Montserrat
  • 115 vs St. Maarten
  • 170 vs Nevis
  • 108 vs Anguilla

At Warner Park Stadium, Nevis dominated Sint Maarten after bowling them out for just 103 in 36 overs. Onaje Amory claimed 5 wickets, while Jaden Carmichael took 3 as only Israel Morton (25) offered resistance. Nevis seized control in reply, reaching 237 for 4 in 48 overs with Carlon Tuckett smashing 110 and Jaime Cornelius contributing 61.

At Conaree Cricket Ground, Montserrat’s Shawn Tuitt produced a masterful 119 to guide his team to 254 all out in 62.3 overs against Antigua & Barbuda. Ishmael Peters took 3 wickets, while Karima Gore claimed 2. Antigua responded strongly, closing on 120 for 0 in 23.4 overs, with Tyrone Williams on 71 and Kadeem Henry on 44, setting up an intriguing second day.

Mikyle Louis has cemented his position as the tournament’s most dominant force, amassing a staggering 394 runs in the 50-over format of the Leeward Islands Cricket Tournament, nearly tripling his closest competitor’s total.

Louis’s unprecedented run includes four consecutive centuries, establishing him as the leading run-scorer by a massive margin. St. Kitts captain Terrance Warde sits second with 139 runs, while Antigua & Barbuda’s Tyrone Williams Jr. has accumulated 129 runs. Nevis’s Shelton Forbes has contributed 117 runs, and Montserrat’s Hayden Walsh Jr. rounds out the top five with 104 runs.

The tournament standings show Antigua & Barbuda and St. Kitts deadlocked at the top of the league table, both with perfect 3-0 records. Antigua & Barbuda leads on net run rate with 2.130, while St. Kitts follows closely at 1.572.

Montserrat, Sint Maarten, and Nevis occupy the middle positions, each with one win and two losses. Anguilla remains winless after three matches, sitting at the bottom with a net run rate of -1.772.

In the bowling department, Hayden Walsh Jr. and Antigua’s Micah McKenzie share top honors with 12 wickets each. Anguilla’s Chamiqueko Landerfort has claimed 7 wickets, while St. Kitts bowlers Sheno Berridge and Kunal Tilokani have taken 6 wickets apiece.

With the tournament entering its final stages, the battle for supremacy between unbeaten leaders Antigua & Barbuda and St. Kitts promises exciting cricket ahead.

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