Kensington and Westmoreland have secured their spots in the final of the Kingston Wharves Under-15 Cricket Competition after delivering dominant performances in their respective semifinal matches on Tuesday. The two teams will meet in what promises to be an exciting final on Friday at the Ultimate Cricket Ground in Discovery Bay, St. Ann.

 Kensington, who have been eagerly awaiting their chance to claim the coveted Kingston Wharves U15 trophy, traveled to Jack’s River in St. Mary to face the defending champions from 2022. St. Mary, known for their strong performance in recent years, won the toss but struggled with the bat, managing only 74 runs before being bowled out in 34.4 overs. Marcodean Dunn top-scored with 23, while Leonardo Silvera and Akeem Palmer contributed 18 and 12 runs, respectively. Kensington’s bowlers were in top form, with Abraham Waugh taking three wickets for just six runs, Zachary Buchanan claiming three for nine, and Andrew Lloyd adding two wickets for 22 runs.

 In response, Kensington chased down the modest target with ease, finishing on 75 for one and winning the match by nine wickets. Zachary Buchanan led the charge with 28 runs, while Abraham Waugh added 24, and Rhys Williams chipped in with 10. Shavaughn Boyd was the lone wicket-taker for St. Mary, conceding 21 runs.

 Meanwhile, Westmoreland hosted Melbourne in Paradise for their semifinal, where they bowled out their opponents for a paltry 28 runs in a low-scoring affair. Despite being in formidable form throughout the tournament—evidenced by their record-breaking 365-run total in the quarterfinal—Westmoreland had to work hard for their victory, losing six wickets before finally reaching the target.

 With these results, Kensington and Westmoreland are set to face off in the final, with both teams eager to be crowned the new champions of the Kingston Wharves U15 Cricket Competition. The final is expected to be a thrilling contest, showcasing some of the best young cricketing talent in Jamaica.

 Immediately following the final, 24 standout players will be selected to begin preparations for next year’s regional championship, offering them the opportunity to further develop their skills and represent their country on a larger stage.