Saint Lucia opened their 2024 Winlott Inc Windward Islands Cricket Board Under-15 Championship by defeating Grenada by five wickets at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Saint Lucia dismissed Grenada for 115 in 32.2 overs after captain Jeanille Williams won the toss.

Daniel Lorde was the pick of the bowlers with 3-7 from just 2.2 overs while Williams, who started the Grenada innings behind the stumps, laid down the gloves to pick up 3-21 from six overs.

Kaleb Charles also bowled well for of 2-15 from five overs.  Jamie Wickham led the Grenadian batting with 35 off 64 balls.

Saint Lucia’s response was ragged in parts but 33 from captain Williams, who was named man of the match, steadied the ship after the home team lost their fourth wicket on 78.

Trevern Edward made 18 at the top of the order while Kyle Stephens added 22 in a solid partnership for the second wicket.

Saint Lucia eventually got to 116-5 to open their campaign with victory.

Elsewhere, St Vincent & the Grenadines beat Dominica by seven wickets at the Gros Islet Playing Field. 

On Monday at the DSCG, the home team will play St Vincent & the Grenadines.

Tuesday will be a rest day, and the hosts will clash with the defending champions on Wednesday.