The Murray twins, Kirt and Kirtsen, laid a solid foundation with the bat before Grenada’s bowling attack unleashed a ruthless spell on Dominica, securing a commanding 119-run victory on day two of the 2025 WINLOTT WICB Under-19 Cricket Championships at the La Sagesse Playing Field in Grenada.
After winning the toss, Grenada opted to bat first and got off to a steady start, with their first wicket falling at 38. Despite regular wicket losses, the team managed to build a respectable total, closing their innings at 220 for 8 off 50 overs. Kirt Murray top-scored with a composed 51, while his twin brother Kirtsen contributed 44. Kevin Bubb remained unbeaten on 35, and Rickell Sylvester chipped in with 23.
Bowling for Dominica, Jahson Vidal took 2 for 17, Malinga Bruney 2 for 26, Earsinho Fontaine 2 for 54, Casidy Larocque 1 for 10, and Edmund Morancie 1 for 24. Extras amounted to 18, including 3 leg-byes, 2 no-balls, and 13 wides.
In response, Dominica’s chase started on a sour note when captain Stephan Pascal was trapped LBW in the first over by his Grenadian counterpart, Kirtsen Murray, with the score on just 2. From there, the innings spiraled downward as Grenada’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure.
Dominica lost wickets at regular intervals: 2 for 11, 3 for 23, 4 for 61, 5 for 67, 6 for 80, 7 for 89, and eventually folded for 101. Earsinho Fontaine showed some resistance with 44, while Malinga Bruney added 13 and Lluvio Charles 10—the only three batters to reach double figures in an otherwise disappointing batting display.
Grenada’s bowling was spearheaded by Desron Mitchell with 3 for 24 and Clevon Bartholomew with 3 for 30. Kirtsen Murray took 1 for 18, and Kirt Murray, who was named Winlott Man-of-the-Match, claimed 1 for 10. Extras contributed 15 runs, including 1 bye, 10 wides, and 4 no-balls.
The emphatic victory opens up the four-team race for the 2025 WINLOTT WICB Under-19 Cricket title, with Grenada making a strong statement early in the tournament.
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