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GROS ISLET, St Lucia (CMC):

The Windward Islands pulled off a convincing seven-wicket win over the Leeward Islands yesterday to clinch the 2010 TCL Group West Indies Under-19 three-day crown.

Chasing 135 for victory on the final day of the final round of matches, the Windwards coasted to victory just before tea at the Beausejour Cricket Ground to complete a superb campaign.

The Windward Islands topped the competition with 39 points. They were followed by Trinidad and Tobago on 30. Both Barbados and Jamaica finished on 27 points but the Barbadians took third place by virtue of taking first innings points against Jamaica.

Kavem Hodge stroked an unbeaten 69 as the Windwards romped to 137 for three in 43 overs. The leading Windwards batsman in the tournament with a century earlier in the tournament, Hodge hit nine fours and faced 103 balls in a responsible knock.

Rudolph Paul was undefeated on 20 when victory was posted while Emmanuel Peter, who featured in a crucial third wicket stand of 82 with Hodge, contributed 22.

Earlier, the Leewards last wicket pair put up little resistance as their side were bowled out for 118 after resuming the day at 103 for nine.

Lechin Phipps struck a defiant 21 before being trapped in front by Rudolph Paul, who ended with returns of four for 54 while fast bowler Bronte Bess claimed three for 15 and Kavem Hodge, two for 39.

The Windwards stuttered early in their chase when opener Denis Smith was leg before to Jamal Fernandez for 12.

His opening partner Atticus Browne failed to get off the mark, spooning a catch to Nino Henry at mid-on off Damian Williams that left the Windwards struggling at 17 for two.

However, Hodge and Peter combined in a match-winning stand to steer their side to within sight of victory.

The victory took the Windwards to 39 points in the championship, having gone into the final round as leaders on 27 points.

AT GROS ISLET: Jamaica and Barbados played to a draw:

Jamaica 259 (Ramon Senior 72, Kemar Marshall 59, Donovan Nelson 40, Paul Palmer 20; Ravindra Persaud 5-42, Kyle Mayers 3-50) and 132 for four (Ramon Senior 51 not out, Peate Salmon 40; Ravindra Persaud 2-14).

Barbados 271 (Justin Greaves 51, Kyle Mayers 33, Mario Rampersad 44, Clint St Hill 26, Dario Cummins 22, Kraigg Brathwaite 20; Donovan Nelson 5-101, Mickel Francis 2-24, Nicholson Gordon 2-49).

AT DENNERY: Trinidad and Tobago beat Guyana by 133 runs.Scores: T&T 229 (Evin Lewis 105, Akeal Hosein 50, Nicholas Alexis 20; Amir Khan 5-65, Anthony Adams 2-42) & 219 for three decl. (Kieron Joseph 118 not out, Nicholas Alexis 40, Yannick Cariah 33).

GUYANA 110 (Harrinarine Chattergoon 48; Teshawn Castro 3-12, Derone Davis 3-24, Sachin Boodram 2-42) and 205 (Brian Sattaur 46, Dexter Solomon 35, Andre Stoll 27, Dominique Rickhi 24, Quincy Richardson 21; Yannic Cariah 6-71, Derone Davis 2-71).