Sandals U-19 Cricket Shared Championship Feels Like A Bit Of A Disappointment

The Sandals Under-19 Cricket Tournament reached an unsatisfactory conclusion on Sunday at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, as Gros Islet and Central Castries ended up sharing the championship after their final match was interrupted just three balls shy of an official finish. The match was suspended approximately thirty minutes prior to the designated cutoff time.Defending champions Gros Islet appeared ready to reclaim their title, targeting a total of 180 runs. At the 20-over mark, they were at 112-4, enjoying a lead of 24 runs when rain intervened, leading to play being halted after 19.3 overs.With each team allotted 40 overs, at least 20 overs were essential for a definitive result. Around 5:30 p.m., officials met with the captains and declared the match a no-result.Gros Islet initially excelled, with Johnathan Daniel and Daniel Lorde adding a swift 92-run partnership, although Daniel fell for 34 runs. Lorde led the scoring with 43 runs from 54 balls, while Aiden Scholar impressed for Central Castries, securing 3-27 in six overs. Earlier, Central Castries posted 179-5, supported by Tyler Venner's 61 and captain Theo Edward's 54.