The St. Maarten Under-17 cricket team delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, 15th February 2026, securing a comprehensive 206-run victory over the Blue Dolphins Cricket Club (BDCC) at the James Ronald Webster Park. Although passing showers briefly delayed proceedings, play resumed as scheduled, setting the stage for a decisive conclusion to the three-match series.
After winning the toss and electing to bat on what proved to be an excellent batting surface, the visitors compiled an imposing total of 247 runs within their allotted overs. Opening batter Krish Sidwah led the charge with a fluent 93, anchoring the innings with confidence and composure. He was well supported by number five batter Jaden Bramble, whose contribution of 57 added further substance to an already formidable total and ensured St. Maarten maintained control throughout their innings.
Facing a daunting target, the BDCC struggled to find rhythm at the crease. The home side was dismissed for just 41 runs, with extras accounting for 13 of those runs and no batter managing to reach double figures. The disciplined bowling effort from St. Maarten proved decisive, as Gunesh Netram, Rishi Pakolie and Vazie Williams each claimed two wickets, sharing the spoils and underlining the visitors’ dominance with the ball.
The result marked St. Maarten’s third consecutive victory in the series, completing a clean sweep and highlighting the strength of their Under-17 programme. For the Blue Dolphins, the defeat signals a period of reflection and rebuilding ahead of a new series scheduled for later in the year. While lessons learned in competition can be difficult, particularly at the developmental level, perseverance and continued commitment remain essential for the growth of Anguilla’s young cricketers.
Adastra Coaching Services and the Blue Dolphins Cricket Club extended sincere gratitude to the many sponsors whose support made the matches possible. Backing for the two fixtures against the Sint Maarten Under-17 team came from MAICO, D3 Enterprises, Trans Anguilla, Good Korma, Nikki V, Calypso Charters, Tropical Distributors, Ashley’s Supermarket, Red Lion Distributors, Radio Anguilla, Merchant’s Market and AECON. Additional sponsorship for this particular match was provided by Lighthouse Supermarket, Unique Trading and Chris Electric.
Special appreciation was also expressed to Manoah Boutique Hotel, Zemi Beach House Resort, Delta Petroleum, Tasty’s POV, SA Fire, Good Korma and Klass FM 93.3 for their continued encouragement of youth cricket on the island. Organisers noted that such partnerships remain vital as programmes work to inspire the next generation of players and encourage Anguilla’s young athletes to reach for the stars.
