BVI Claims USVI President’s Cup Title with 57-Run Victory Over St. Thomas All-Stars

The British Virgin Islands cricket team  claim the USVI President’s Cup title, defeating the St. Thomas All-Stars by 57 runs in the championship final at the George E. Goodwin Cricket Ground on February 16.

After winning the toss, BVI elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 170 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs. Joel Williams led the scoring with 36 off 27 deliveries, supported by contributions from Ameri Hinds and Yohann Lezama, who each added 25 runs. Shelan Isidore provided late momentum, smashing 30 off just 15 balls. St. Thomas struggled to contain the BVI batting lineup, with bowler Dane Weston conceding 46 runs in his four overs while managing to claim one wicket.

Chasing 171 for victory, the St. Thomas All-Stars struggled against a disciplined BVI bowling attack and were dismissed for 113 in their full 20 overs. Collin Joseph was the top scorer for St. Thomas with 31 off 32 balls, while Samuel Jones added 18. BVI’s Julian St. Clair was instrumental in restricting the opposition, taking four wickets for just 10 runs in his two-over spell. Dhanpaul Chrisnanand and Imran Smith chipped in with two wickets each, ensuring St. Thomas never gained momentum.

For his match-winning bowling performance, St. Clair was named Man of the Match. BVI also claimed several individual accolades, with Ameri Hinds earning the MVP award for his all-around contributions—78 runs, two catches, and one wicket. St. Clair also took home the Most Wickets award, while St. Thomas’ Doyle Jones secured the Most Runs award with 69 runs in the tournament.

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