Opening batsmen Justin Jagessar and Kyle Ramdoo both scored unbeaten half-centuries as the Trinidad and Tobago Under-17s got some welcome match practice ahead of the regional tournament in Trinidad next week.
T&T U-17 captain Jaggesar continued his good form with the bat, scoring 75 not out, while Ramdoo made 51 before retiring as they posted 209 for seven off 50 overs against a national U-19 team at the National Center of Cricket in Balmain, Couva. , yesterday.
The U-19s were bowled out for 110 off 37.5 overs as the U-17s won by 99 runs.
The teams will be in action again tomorrow at the same venue.
Today, team members will be at The Price Club Supermarket in Chaguanas to meet and greet fans from 2.45pm.
Summary results:
T&T U-17 209-7 (50 overs) (Justin Jagessar 75 no, Kyle Ramdoo 51 ret., Jacen Agard 22; Avalon Changoor 4/15, Joshua Davis 2/27) vs T&T U-19s 110 (Samir Saroop (Kyle Kissondath 23; Fareez Ali 2/9, Rikki Ragoonanan 2/8, Andrew Rambaran 2/9, Kevin Kanhai)
—T&T U-17 won by 99 runs