Saint Lucia is currently leading the charge in all three major categories of the ongoing 2026 WINLOTT / Windward Islands Under-19 Cricket Tournament taking place in Dominica.
Jonathan Daniel from Saint Lucia is the top batsman of the tournament, having scored 117 runs in 4 matches with an average of 29.25. Close behind him is Aiden Burton from Dominica, who has amassed 115 runs from 4 innings at an average of 28.75.
His captain, Earsinho Fontaine, follows in third place with 113 runs from 4 innings and an impressive average of 37.67.
In the bowling department, Saint Lucia’s Nathaniel Joseph leads the pack with 11 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 2.84, and he is also the only bowler to achieve a hat trick so far in the tournament.
Kazado Henry from St. Vincent and the Grenadines is tied for second place with 11 wickets, although his economy rate stands at 4.44. Grenada’s Shamel Hilaire rounds out the top three with 9 wickets and an economy rate of 4.68.
As of the conclusion of four rounds of matches on Wednesday, April 15, Saint Lucia is firmly in the lead.
This year’s Round Robin tournament features an exciting lineup of 12 matches over 8 days, and fans can catch all the action live on the new Windwards Cricket YouTube Channel.
Matches are scheduled to take place at Benjamin’s Park and the Geneva Playing Field, starting at 9:30 AM AST on match days.
The Windward Islands Cricket Board (WICB) and Winlott Inc. are hosting the 2026 Winlott/WICB Under-19 Tournament from April 11 to 18. This prestigious event showcases the top youth talent from Grenada, Dominica, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines in a double round-robin 50-over format.
The tournament also serves as a selection trial for the Windward Islands Under-19 squad, preparing for the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Under-19 Tournament in July 2026. Winlott Inc. has been a key supporter of regional cricket since 2014, fostering youth development at both Under-15 and Under-19 levels.
“This tournament is vital for identifying the next generation of cricketers,” said Mr. Clement Marcellin, President of Windwards Cricket.
Ms. Allison Thomas, Executive Director of Winlott Inc., emphasized their commitment to empowering youth through sports and supporting the WICB in delivering a high-quality event.
The WICB also congratulates its U15 squad on a remarkable 5-0 series sweep, in the recently concluded CWI Rising Stars U15 Bilateral Series vs. The Leeward Islands; thanking fans and Winlott Inc. for their ongoing support. The board remains dedicated to enhancing cricket standards through continuous evaluation and improvement.
