The Leeward Islands held on for a draw against defending champions Windward Islands in their rain-marred third round match in the WICB Three-day Under-19 tournament at the Bourda ground yesterday.
Undefeated batsmen Nino Henry (34*) and Rahkeem Cornwall (17*), skipper of the Leewards, stemmed the clatter of wickets as his team looked poised to be bowled out before they cleared their first innings deficit of 98 runs within a session. Yesterday’s game started at 15:00 hours due to a soggy outfield caused by early morning showers.
By the close at 17:30 hours the Leewards had reached 86-5 from 35 overs. Left arm spinner Larry Edward was again the chief wicket taker with