Regional U-19: Budhram and Ramdeholl impress, but Guyana lose to T&T

Guyana suffered a 24-run defeat against Trinidad and Tobago in the opening round of the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-19, 50-over championship, despite a spirited bowling performance from debutant Joshua Budhram and a determined unbeaten knock from Romario Ramdeholl.

Trinidad and Tobago appeared set for a much larger total after reaching 73-2 in the 17th over, but Guyana’s bowlers fought back strongly to restrict them to 167 all out in 40.5 overs.

Christian Lall led the Trinidad and Tobago batting effort with a composed 53 from 70 deliveries, including five fours. He received support from Christiano Ramanan, who made 33, and Tariq Richards, who added 31, as Trinidad and Tobago built a competitive total.

Guyana’s bowling attack played a key role in preventing Trinidad and Tobago from posting an imposing score. Off-spinner Budhram enjoyed a memorable debut, claiming 4-9 from 3.5 overs, while Ramdeholl took 2-21. Micah Amsterdam and Dhanesh Persaud also chipped in, finishing with figures of 2-35 and 2-44 respectively.

In reply, Guyana’s chase began shakily as openers Parmeshwar Ram (6) and Khush Seegobin (2) fell early, leaving their side at 10-2. Shamar Apple and Yannick Newton then combined for a 46-run partnership for the third wicket to revive hopes of a successful chase.

However, after their dismissals, wickets fell regularly and Guyana struggled to maintain the required momentum. Ramdeholl held the innings together with a determined unbeaten 41 from 82 balls, including two fours and one six, but he eventually ran out of partners as Guyana was bowled out for 143 in 34.3 overs.

Apple made 28 off 29 (3x4s, 1×6) and Newton 23 off 19 (3x4s, 1×6).

Trinidad and Tobago’s bowlers delivered under pressure to defend the total, with Daron Dhanraj leading the attack with 3-20. Amrit Pittiman also claimed 3-44, while Daniel Holder finished with 3-46 as they kept Guyana’s batsmen under control throughout the chase.

The margin of victory was the closest of the day, with the other two games being one-sided affairs.

Barbados comfortably defeated Windward Islands by 114 runs, and Leeward Islands thumped Jamaica by 120 runs.

See summary of the games below

At Liberta Sports Club: Trinidad and Tobago defeated Guyana by 24 runs

SUMMARY: Trinidad and Tobago 167 all out from 40.5 overs (Cristian Lall 53, Christiano Ramanan 33, Tariq Richards 31; Joshua Budhram 4-9, Romario Ramdeholl 2-21, Micah Amsterdam 2-35, Dhanesh Persaud 2-44) vs Guyana 143 all out from 34.3 overs (Richard Ramdeholl 41*, Shamar Apple 28, Yannick Newton 23; Daron Dhanraj 3-20, Amrit Pittiman 3-44, Daniel Holder 3-46)

At Bethesda Sports Ground: Barbados defeated Windward Islands by 114 runs

SUMMARY: Barbados 392-9 from 50 overs (Jordan Graham 76, Kemar Dixon 67, Gadson Bowens 62, R’Jai Gittens 49; Kevin Joseph 2-51) vs Windward Islands 278-7 from 50 overs (Theo Edward 92, Tyler Venner 71*, Aiden Burton 47; Rajeev Parsooram 3-46, Jahidi Hinds 2-63)

At Coolidge Cricket Ground: Leeward Islands defeated Jamaica by 120 runs

SUMMARY: Leeward Islands 275-7 from 50 overs (Tanez Francis 82, Matthew Miller 72; Geovanni Grey 4-44, Alixandre Elliott 3-40) vs Jamaica 155 all out from 35.5 overs (Ryan Lyttleton 59*; Jathan Edward 3-37, Matthew Miller 2-12, Kunal Tilokani 2-33)

Round two of the tournament is set for Monday, July 13

• Guyana vs Jamaica
• Barbados vs Leeward Islands
• Jamaica vs Trinidad and Tobago