• Show begins at  8pm each night
• Tickets are EC$50 per night or EC $120 for all three nights.
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It has been a great week for cricket in Dominica… wonderful weather,  historical benchmarks and record-making Test Cricket .

• Dominica’s own Shane Shillingford made history as the first Dominican to play for West Indies in Dominica. Read more…
• Shivnarine Chanderpaul joined an elite club when he made his 10,000th hit! He became the tenth player to hit 10,000 runs in test cricket and the second West Indies player. Read article…
• Shane Shillingford took 10 wickets in one game (see video below).

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Windsor Park Stadium has received kudos for its facilities, its cricket pitch and its wonderful views.

Australia player Ed Cowan calls Windsor Park his “favorite venue in Australia’s tour of the West Indies for this series.”  Read article…

Photos of Cricket at Windsor Park

Photo by Images Dominica

More photos from Images Dominica

More Cricket!

The international test match has filled many of the hotels during the past week, which has given a boost to the local economy as the main tourist season comes to a close this month. Hoteliers and restauranteurs are pleased with the advent of sports tourism in Dominica. Yes, Dominica wants more Cricket!

The rain has stopped and it’s game on for cricket in Dominica! From today through July 10th, 2011 West Indies battles India in the final test match between the two teams.

Cricket News Round-Up:

• Chanderpaul becomes the most-capped Caribbean Test player
• Dominica PM ecstatic about historic Test
• 3rd Test: India eye perfect finish in Dominica

Photo (c) NDTV Sports

Final Results:

3rd ODI: West Indies v South Africa
South Africa won by 67 runs
South Africa 224 (47.2 ov); West Indies 157 (38 ov)

4th ODI: West Indies v South Africa
South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
West Indies 303/6 (50 ov); South Africa 304/3 (50 ov)

Cricket in Dominica - 3rd ODI South Africa v. West Indies

This event gave  Dominica a chance to showcase her beauty to both regional and international communities.  Most were impressed with Dominica’s lush green atmosphere,just  hinted at by the beautiful views from the stadium.

The stadium itself did us proud. The cricket grounds were said to be superbly kept, one commentator calling the stadium “the best in the Caribbean.”  Scoring more than 600 runs during the final match is a testament to the quality of the pitch.

The enthusiasm and support from Dominica’s fans were second to none. The cheers of the crowd were heard throughout the city of Roseau, rising up to the Morne.  The elusive victory of Sunday’s match was heartbreaking, but we can only hope that more matches in such a positive environment can spur the West Indies on to future success!

Cricket in the Botanical Gardens, next to the Windsor Park Stadium.

On May 28th and 30th, the West Indies will take on South Africa beginning at 9 am. Dominicans will be out in force supporting their team – don’t miss it!

Tickets are as follows:

Friday, May 28th: EC $30 grounds / $50 Stands / $150 Party Stand

Sunday, May 30th: EC $40 grounds / $60 Stands / $150 Party Stand

You can purchase  tickets at the Digicel Booth on Bath Road, next to the Stadium. The  Ticket Booth is open from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Call 767-440-7789 for more information.

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Win Free Tickets!

Go to DiscoverDominica.com for a chance to win free tickets to the games.

The West Indies are scheduled to play Bangladesh in two one day Internationals. The first will be held on Sunday, July 26th and the second on Tuesday, July 28th. Tuesday has been declared a National Holiday!

Ticket are EC $120 per person and going fast. Updates to follow.

See you there!

The match was very well attended – a big crowd by first class cricket standards!

Match Summary

Windwards won the toss and elected to bat. Scored 294 all out.
Devon Smith (West Indies batsman) – 52 runs
Lydon James – 66 runs
Donwell Hector – 42 runs
Deigton Butler – 41 runs

Bowling for Trinidad and Tobago
West Indies fast bowler Ravi Rampaul – 18 overs, 3 maidens, 54 runs, 2 wickets
Amit Jaggernauth – 33 overs, 8 medians, 74 runs, 5 wickets

Trinidad and Tobago at their turn scored 268 all out.
William Perkins – 51 runs
Lendl Simmons – 39 runs
Dwayne Bravo (West Indies batsman) – 28 runs

Bowling for Windwards
Dominican Shane Shillingford – 35 overs, 4 maidens, 81 runs, 3 wickets
Nelon Pascal – 16.3 overs, 2 maidens, 67 runs, wickets 3

Windwards 2nd innings 158 all out a lead of 26.

Miles Bascombe – 36 runs
Devon Smith – 33 runs
Rawle Lewis – 31 runs

Bowling for Trinidad
Amit Jaggernauth – 27 overs 7 maidens, 60 runs 7 wickets
Dave mohammed – 19.2 overs, 7 maidens, 28 runs, 3 wickets

Trinidad & Tobago batting a second time needing 185 to win reached 188 for 7. (Windwards tried to put up a fight!)

Dwayne Bravo – 37 not out
Denesh Ramdin – 31 runs
Darren Ganga – 37 runs
Dave Mohammed hit the winning run with a 4.

Bowling for Windwards

Shane Shillingford – 23 overs, 7 maidens, 58 runs, 2 wickets
Darren Sammy – 10 overs, 1 maiden, 35 runs, 2 wickets
Nelson Pascal 8.5 overs, 35 runs, 2 wickets

Trindad won by 3 wickets!

Special thanks to Helen Hector for providing this summary.

This Carib Beer League match pits Trinidad & Tobago against the Windward Islands for a 4-day match from Friday, March 7th through Monday, March 10th. This is the first regional first class cricket match held in Dominica’s new stadium since its opening in October, 2007. Several Dominica cricketers are among the Windward Island players, including Mervin Mathew, Shane Shillingford and Liam Sebastien.

Listen to the action live online:

• DBS Radio
• Kairi FM

Or join in the fun at the stadium! Daily tickets are EC $10. The Party Stand is EC $120.

Updates to follow.

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The steady drizzle of rain throughout the evening did not put a damper on anyone’s spirits. The fans were as ready for this match as the Football team. The first half was marked by a quick pace and exciting play. The crowd roared to their feet as one when Dominica Striker Richard Pacquette scored the first goal at just 20 minutes in. But Barbados was able to equalise just before halftime.

Goal!!

The second half brought more severe rain, but the team did not give up. The pace slowed down and as the ball slogged across the wet pitch, neither team could manage the winning goal.

Spectacular saves by Dominica’s Goalie Glenson Prince were the highlight of the match for this football fan – and gets him my vote for Man of the Match!

Dominica will play Barbados in a return match to be held in Barbados on March 26th. See you there!

Fontaine, a striker for Dominica’s national football team, was playing with his Premier League team Sagicor South East, facing off against Portsmouth. Despite the thrill of his initial goal, his team could not pull out a victory and the match ended in a 2-2 draw.

The second game of the night matched Harlem United against Kensbro, with Harlem walking away the winners 3 – 2.

• Don’t miss Dominica’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier Match against Barbados on Wednesday, February 6th, 2008. Right here in Dominica in our new stadium at 7 pm – see you there!
• Ticket Prices: EC $20 Adults / $10 Children — Buy them in Advance!