The second match of the Leeward Islands vs Trinidad and Tobago bilateral series in the 2026 West Indies Championship has been abandoned due to dangerous pitch conditions.
Play was halted during the first session of the third day at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, after the pitch began to exhibit unpredictable and uneven behaviour.
Leeward Islands player Jeremiah Louis was struck while batting and subsequently taken to hospital to be evaluated for a possible concussion.
CWI says he is in stable condition.
It says the decision to abandon the match was made in accordance with the official playing conditions governing the competition.
Under these conditions, when on-field umpires determine that it is dangerous or unreasonable for play to continue, play must be stopped and the CWI Match Referee consulted.
It adds that following discussions with the curator, it was determined that the pitch could not be safely repaired without creating an unfair advantage and was therefore deemed unfit to resume.
The match will be a draw, with both teams to be awarded points earned up until the abandonment of the contest in accordance with the championship’s playing conditions.
No matches are scheduled for the stadium until the final set for May 17th–20th.
CWI says all the necessary resources and expertise will be deployed to ensure the preparation of a safe and competitive playing surface for that fixture.
