Presentation College San Fernando inched closer to the Powergen secondary school’s cricket league premiership title after they tutored Naparima College in the southern derby.
At union hall in San Fernando, Naparima batted first and found themselves in a spot of bother at 54 for 3. However, a 71 run partnership between Jonathan Ramnarace and Fareez Ali gave Naps some substance to work with. They eventually mounted 190 for 9 from their fifty overs, with Ramnarace finishing on 73. Aadian Racha and Nickyle Jalim each taking two wickets for Pres. When the Carib Street men began their chase, they seemed to be in a hurry. After 10 overs the table toppers were poised well ahead on 79 without loss. They continued in that fashion, mainly from the bat of the in form Khaleem Mohammed, who smashed 116 from 54 balls, getting 13 fours and 6 sixes. His fellow opener, Riyaad Mohammed supported with 63 not out as they partnered a 171 run opening stand. Pres raced to the victory target finishing on 192 for 2 in 26 overs winning by 8 wickets.
The southerners maintain their lead at the top with 109 points, Presentation Chaguanas are second on 97 points.