Cricket :Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, and Windward Islands Secure Victories in CWI Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 T20 Tournament

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Matchday action in the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 T20 Tournament delivered dominant performances and thriller finishes on Wednesday, August 12, as Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and the Windward Islands all earned decisive victories.

Dominant Trinidad & Tobago Cruise Past Leeward Islands
Venue: Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua

Result: Trinidad and Tobago U19S won by 8 wickets (with 40 balls remaining)

Scores:

Leeward Islands U19s: 50 all out (16.2/20 overs)

Trinidad & Tobago U19s: 52/2 (13.2/20 overs)

Trinidad and Tobago put on a clinical bowling display at the Coolidge Cricket Ground to skittle out the Leeward Islands for just 50 runs in 16.2 overs. Trinidad and Tobago’s batters made light work of the chase, knocking off the required target in 13.2 overs with eight wickets in hand and 40 deliveries to spare.

Barbados Edge Jamaica in Thrilling Low-Scoring Battle
Venue: Liberta Sports Club, Antigua

Result: Barbados U19S won by 6 runs

Scores:

Barbados U19s: 102/8 (20/20 overs)

Jamaica U19s: 96/9 (20/20 overs; Target: 103)

Over at the Liberta Sports Club, Barbados held their nerve in a dramatic finish against Jamaica. Batting first, Barbados set a target of 103 after finishing on 102/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Jamaica fought hard in reply, but disciplined death bowling from Barbados restricted them to 96/9, sealing a thrilling 6-run victory.

Windward Islands Defend Total to Overcome Guyana
Venue: Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua

Result: Windward Islands U19S won by 15 runs

Scores:

Windward Islands U19s: 93/3 (20/20 overs)

Guyana U19s: 78/8 (20/20 overs; Target: 94)

In the day’s late encounter at Coolidge, the Windward Islands built a solid foundation, batting first to post 93/3 in 20 overs. Guyana struggled to get ahead of the required run rate against a disciplined Windward Islands attack, eventually finishing on 78/8 to fall short by 15 runs.

Summary of Match Results (August 12, 2026)