THE Republic Bank, Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) inaugural Schools Under 19 T20 X-Plosion bowled off yesterday at the Gros Islet playing field, Castries.
The nine-day tournament is organized in collaboration with the Ministries of Youth Development and Sports and Education and the Saint Lucia National Cricket Association (SLNCA). It was officially scheduled to bowl off on Thursday (June 27) but had to be postponed due to inclement weather conditions.
The fixture of matches were as follows:
District III Thrashers – Coach: Keith Charles and Captain Johnathan Daniel vs. District IV Charges – Coach by Alton Crafton and Captain Khan Elcock.
Squads:
District III: Jonathan Daniel, Leon Alexander, Kensely Paul, Tye Harris, Darvin Forde, Kaylum Thomas, Kyle Gilbert, Kaheel Whaul, Mekhi Stanislas, Elijah Charles, Jaden St. Marthe, Ethan Perineau, Liam Joseph, Cauis Aimable and Messi Gerson.
District IV: Khan Elcock (captain), J’Dell Louis, Bjorn Fanis, Jerlani Joseph, Xhan Riviere, Cansius Simon, Tori Hippolyte, Jordan Emmanuel, Kareem Francis, Jessie George, Hansie Mason, Bernard Calixte Jr, Natalia Phillip (F), Omar Downes and D’ Andre Napoleon.
Match # 2 saw District VII Blasters up against District VIII Challengers.
The squads:
District VII Blasters: Kamanie Laure (captain), Tyler Venner, Jeanille William, Jayxan Justin, Nathaniel Joseph, Shealawn Daniel, Selena Ross (female), Nikki Ferdinand, Jermaine Thomas, Joshua Mitchel, Jaiquan Sam, Dante Paul, Alex Samuel, Rowan James, Dervel Gustave.
Coach: John Eugene.
District VIII Challengers: Cleyanus Jules (captain), Cody Fontinelle, Denzie Jn Paul, Jaheem Simeon, Garet Alphonse, Lionel Davis, Kanil Nelson, Deomorli Auguste, Arnez Boulogne, Uryah, Charlemagne, Aiden Scholar, Jude Joseph, Sylvan James, Hayden James and Giovanni Alexander.
Coach: Junior De Rose.
Preliminary round matches are due to continue next week.