ET Willet Park, July 18 — The United States Under-19 cricket team continued their impressive run in the Regional Male Under-19 Cricket Tournament, securing a comfortable five-wicket win over the Leeward Islands Under-19 team on Friday.
Batting first, the Leewards were dismissed for a modest total of 102 runs in 32.4 overs. Their innings struggled to gain momentum, with Matthew Miller top-scoring at 19 runs off 33 balls. The USA bowling unit maintained tight control, with standout bowler Rai producing a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for 22 runs in 6 overs, including one maiden.
In response, the USA U-19 side chased down the target with composure, reaching 103 for 5 in 27.2 overs. Opening batsman Gill anchored the innings with a superb 55 not out off 66 deliveries, including 6 boundaries. Despite a spirited effort from Leewards’ McKenzie, who took 2 wickets for 54 runs in his 9-over spell, the USA team maintained control throughout the chase.
The victory was sealed in under 30 overs, underlining the USA team’s dominant position in the tournament standings.
Match Summary:
Leewards U-19: 102 all out (32.4 overs)
Top scorer: Matthew Miller – 19
Best bowler (USA): Rai – 4/22 (6 overs)
USA U-19: 103/5 (27.2 overs)
Top scorer: Gill – 55* (66 balls)
Best bowler (Leewards): McKenzie – 2/54 (9 overs)
Result: USA U-19 won by 5 wickets
The USA Under-19 team remains unbeaten and continues to assert itself as a strong contender for the regional title.