Rampaul (7/26) bowls TT to U-19 victory

GEORGETOWN: Trinidad and Tobago Under-19 cricketers, led by a fine bowling performance from pacer Ravi Rampaul, defeated Windward Islands by an innings and 48 runs, on the final day of the opening round of the TCL West Indies Youth Challenge league competition at Bourda yesterday. Rampaul grabbed seven wickets for 26 runs, as the Windwards who resumed on 111 for seven, still needing 77 runs, were routed for 140, to give Trinidad and Tobago a well deserved victory. Play started with the Islanders in dire straits and needing a herculean effort from overnight batsmen captain Liam Sebastien and Earvin Frederick.

They pushed the total to 127, before Rampaul disturbed the stumps of Frederick for eight, and nine runs later, the aggressive bowler trapped Ash Edwards in front also for eight. Rampaul then had Sebastien caught behind by skipper Dinesh Ramdin for a well played 56, to give Trinidad and Tobago full points and a share of the lead in Group B. Rampaul ended with match figures of nine wickets for 49 runs. Sebastien batted  for 111 minutes and struck five fours. Trinidad and Tobago will play Rest of Americas in round two starting at LBI tomorrow, while the Windwards will come against Jamaica at Wales.