The 2026 Runako Morton/TDC Primary Schools Cricket Tournament produced a series of surprise results on Wednesday, 1 July, with Joycelyn Liburd Primary School recording the most emphatic victory of the competition to date.
The day’s biggest upset came when Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS) dismissed defending champions Ivor Walters Primary School (IWPS) for just 16 runs after posting an imposing total of 126 for 2. JLPS cruised to a remarkable 110-run victory.
Jahmarli Kelly led the way with a superb 58, while Needham starred with the ball, claiming three wickets as the defending champions were skittled out for their meagre total.
Earlier in the day, Violet O. Jeffers Nicholls Primary School (VOJNPS) recorded a commanding 10-wicket victory over St. James’ Primary School.
St. James’ Primary School were dismissed for 56, thanks largely to a disciplined bowling performance from Ellis and Shaw, who claimed three wickets each. Bentley Stewart then anchored the successful run chase with an unbeaten 35 as VOJNPS reached 60 without loss.
In the day’s other match, Maude Cross Preparatory School (MCPS) defeated St. Thomas’ Primary School (STPS) by 15 runs.
MCPS were bowled out for 98, with Guishard top-scoring with 19, while Dickenson, Huggins and Rawlins each claimed two wickets. In reply, STPS finished on 83 for 7 despite 34 extras, with Dickenson top-scoring with 14. Shania Freeman and Guishard each picked up two wickets to secure victory for MCPS.
Results
Violet O. Jeffers Nicholls Primary School vs St. James’ Primary School
St. James’ Primary School 56 all out
Tseshaun Thomas 23, Extras 20.
Ellis 3 wickets, Shaw 3 wickets.
Violet O. Jeffers Nicholls Primary School 60 without loss
Bentley Stewart 35*.
Violet O. Jeffers Nicholls Primary School won by 10 wickets.
Joycelyn Liburd Primary School vs Ivor Walters Primary School
Joycelyn Liburd Primary School 126 for 2
Jahmarli Kelly 58.
Ivor Walters Primary School 16 all out
Extras 12.
Needham 3 wickets.
Joycelyn Liburd Primary School won by 110 runs.
Maude Cross Preparatory School vs St. Thomas’ Primary School
Maude Cross Preparatory School 98 all out
Guishard 19, Extras 32.
Dickenson 2 wickets, Huggins 2 wickets, Rawlins 2 wickets.
St. Thomas’ Primary School 83 for 7
Dickenson 14, Extras 34.
Shania Freeman 2 wickets, Guishard 2 wickets.
Maude Cross Preparatory School won by 15 runs.