Windwards lose to Barbados in CWI Rising Stars opener

The Windward Islands began their 2026 Cricket West Indies Under-19 Rising Stars Men's 50-Over Championship with a high-scoring match against Barbados in Antigua & Barbuda, but ultimately came up short.The Windwards chased a big target of 393 at the Bethesda Sports Ground, with Saint Lucian batters Theo Edward and Tyler Venner both scoring half-centuries. However, they lost wickets often and finished 114 runs behind Barbados.