Windwards Collapses: A Disheartening Loss in CWI U17 Cricket Tournament

The Windward Islands suffered a significant defeat in the West Indies Rising Stars Men’s Under-17 Two-Day Championship, losing by 244 runs to the Leeward Islands at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad & Tobago on Sunday. The standout performer for Windwards was fast bowler Cody Fontinelle, who achieved remarkable figures of 6 for 96 across 23.3 overs during the Leewards’ first innings. Fontinelle’s durability was notable, as he was the sole bowler to exceed 45 deliveries, while Tyler Venner also contributed effectively, claiming two wickets for 32 runs in eight overs. The Leewards amassed 238 runs in their initial innings, with Kunal Tilokani leading with 85 runs, supported by J’Quan Athanaze’s 52 runs. In reply, the Windwards crumbled to 74-8 by day’s end, with Jonathan Daniel scoring 34 runs. The Leewards dismissed Windwards for 74, with Tilokani claiming 5 for 11. After declaring 143-5 in their second innings, the Windwards faltered again, bowled out for just 63, concluding the match ahead of their next fixture against Barbados.