West Indies Championship Returns to Saint Lucia After Three Years

Return of the West Indies Championship

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – For the first time since January 2020, Saint Lucia will host matches in the prestigious West Indies Championship, the region’s premier four-day men’s cricket tournament.

Upgrades to the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground

Following significant upgrades to the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground (DSCG) for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup last year, the venue is set to stage two fixtures featuring the Windward Islands Volcanoes in the 2025 First-Class competition.

Tournament Schedule

The tournament begins on January 29 and will see eight teams, including defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles, contest 28 matches across seven rounds from January to April.

DSCG’s first match will be a Round 4 showdown between the Volcanoes and Leeward Islands Hurricanes, scheduled for March 5–8. The second fixture will be a Round 6 clash against the 2022 champions, Barbados Pride, from April 3–5.

Recent Activities at DSCG

Since hosting six matches during the 2024 T20 World Cup, DSCG has been a hive of activity. It served as the home ground for Saint Lucia Kings in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), hosted a bilateral series between West Indies and England, and staged the Windward Islands Lottery Under-15 competition.

The stadium also diversified its offerings by hosting four Concacaf Nations League matches and events like the Julien Alfred Homecoming concert, making 2024 one of its busiest years since its inception 22 years ago.

Volcanoes’ 2025 Campaign

The Windward Islands Volcanoes will commence their 2025 campaign against the Jamaica Scorpions at Arnos Vale Cricket Ground on January 29.

Conclusion

The return of the West Indies Championship to Saint Lucia is a significant event for the region’s cricket enthusiasts. With the upgrades to the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, the tournament is set to be an exciting one, with two fixtures featuring the Windward Islands Volcanoes.

FAQs

* When does the West Indies Championship begin?
+ The tournament begins on January 29.
* Which teams will contest the tournament?
+ Eight teams, including defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles, will contest the tournament.
* What are the dates of the two fixtures featuring the Windward Islands Volcanoes?
+ The first match will be from March 5–8, and the second match will be from April 3–5.