Corinth Secondary School (CSS) secured a hard-fought 10-run victory over Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School (SCSS) to advance to the Finals of the 2025 Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Schools Under -15, 40 Over Cricket Tournament.
In a match reduced to 23 overs per side due to rain interruptions, CSS set a challenging target, scoring 127 for 9 in their innings.
Peter Murray led the charge with a defiant 29 not out, backed by Nicken Justin with 17, Jasha Louis with 14, and Jeovannie Eugene contributing 10.
SCSS attempted a strong reply but fell short, finishing with 117 for 9 in their allotted overs. Curdin Jones top-scored with 28, while Elearan Cazaybon added 20, and Chaz Alexander chipped in with 10.
CSS’s bowling attack proved effective, with Andrus Paul taking 3 wickets. Daniel Lorde and Evan St Marthe each claimed 2 wickets, while Jasha Louis and Yorick Joseph contributed 1 wicket apiece.
CSS’s performance solidified their place in the Finals.
Meanwhile , statistics on the tournament (Pre Semi-Finals) are as follows:
Leading run scorers:
– Jean Claude Emmanuel (SMC) – 365 runs
– Nicken Justin (Corinth) – 123 runs
Leading wicket takers:
– Trevern Edward (SLSA) – 16 wickets
– Aiden Mitchel (SMC) – 13 wickets
– Alhil Cyril (LHCSS) – 10 wickets
– Evan Gilbert (SLSA) – 10 wickets
Centuries scored : (2)
– Jn Claude Emmanuel (SMC) – 172*
– Jn Claude Emmanuel (SMC) – 106
Half Centuries: Seven (7)
Best bowling figures:
– Alhil Cyril (LHCSS) – 9/ 22 in 6.3 overs.
– Aiden Mitchel (SMC) – 7/10 in four overs.
– Trevern Edward. (SLSA) 6/17 in 6.3 overs.
Hat tricks:
– Malik Narcisse (SMC) vs Sir Ira Simmons.
Five wicket haul:
– Five (5)
Highest team score:
– SMC: 330 for 5 in 40 overs