The 2024 edition of the Leeward Islands 50 overs tournament began on Sunday, September 29th in St. Kitts.
In the two matches played, Anguilla defeated Nevis, and Antigua and Barbuda triumphed over the Combined Islands.
Here’s a summary of the two matches:
Nevis vs. Anguilla at Conaree
Anguilla scored 173 all out in 41.3 overs, with Dimitri Adams contributing 49 runs. Akadianto Willet took 3 wickets for 28 runs, while Jaden Carmichael and Kimarni Nisbett took 2 wickets each. Nevis, after being 33 for 5 at one point, managed to reach 138 all out in 33 overs, with Jaden Carmichael scoring 43 and Akadianto Willet scoring 36. Carlon Bowen Tuckett contributed 27 runs. Dimitri Adams took 3 wickets for 25 runs, while Gokarran and Landeford took 2 wickets each. Anguilla won by 35 runs.
Antigua/Barbuda vs. Combined Islands at Warner Park
The Combined Islands scored 173 all out in 39.3 overs, with Sewkarran contributing 96 runs. Karima Gore took 4 wickets for 36 runs. Antigua/Barbuda chased down the target, reaching 174 for 5 in 18.2 overs. Jewel Andrew scored 49 not out, and Kadeem Henry scored 30 runs. Jeffrey and Jones took 2 wickets each. Antigua/Barbuda won by 5 wickets.