A dangerous pitch forced the abandonment of a West Indies Championship match at Sir Viv Richards Stadium after a batter was struck on the helmet by a sharply bouncing delivery. The dangerous pitch created serious safety concerns as senior pacer Jayden Seales dominated with seven wickets before play was halted.

The dangerous pitch showed unpredictable and uneven behaviour during the Leeward Islands vs Trinidad and Tobago clash. One delivery from Seales rose sharply and hit Jeremiah Louis on the helmet, highlighting the risks posed by the dangerous pitch. The batter fell immediately, removed his helmet, and walked off in frustration.

Jayden Seales had taken all seven wickets for Trinidad and Tobago as the dangerous pitch continued to trouble batters. With Leeward Islands at 140/7, the dangerous pitch became the main talking point, overshadowing Seales’ impressive spell. The final delivery before suspension emphasized just how unsafe the dangerous pitch had become.

Jeremiah Louis was taken to hospital for a concussion check and was reported to be stable. Officials quickly intervened as the dangerous pitch posed a risk to player safety, prompting immediate suspension of play.

Cricket West Indies confirmed the match was abandoned as a draw due to the dangerous pitch. Officials stated that the dangerous pitch could not be repaired without creating unfair conditions. With future matches scheduled, authorities assured that the dangerous pitch issue would be resolved before the final in May.