Saint Lucia beat Dominica in second U23 ODI

Tyrel Chicot bowled Saint Lucia to a nine-run win over Dominica at the Mindoo Phillip Park on Thursday afternoon, in the second 50-Over match of the Under-23 Bilateral Series. The last three wickets fell with the score 178. Saint Lucia won the toss and captain Ackeem Auguste decided to bat first on a sticky wicket, to the surprise of many, including the television commentators. The hosts were dismissed for 187 in 38 overs. Simeon Gerson saved the day for the Saint Lucians with a top score of 65 off 60 deliveries with six fours and four sixes. Lee John made 30, skipper Auguste contributed 28, while extras totalled 18. Bowling for Dominica E Doctrove took 4-39, K Phillip 2-36, and JN Alexander 2-44. In their turn at the crease, with a target of 188, Dominica were bowled out for 178 in 45.2 overs. K Phillip led the attempt to victory with 36, K George made 35, JE Joseph 33, D Alexander 27, and skipper Stephan Pascal 24. But Chicot was the star of the show. The 6’2” all-rounder from Laborie bowled the spell of a champion, taking 5-30 off 10 overs. Lee John supported with 3-37 from 8.2 overs, Isiah...