Defending champions Go Sports Tremors have advanced to the finals of the 2020 Dominica Cricket Association (DCA) Augustus Gregoire Premier Division Cricket League.
In a rain-affected semifinal encounter over the weekend, Tremors secured first innings honors over former champions Marinor Blasters.
Blasters won the toss and decided to take first knock in the encounter which was contested at the Botanic Gardens. Malakai Xavier continued to mesmerize batsmen when he took 7 for 20 to follow up with his nine wickets haul in the previous match against St. Paul’s Cricket Academy.
Xavier’s spell reduced Blasters to 96. Gian Benjamin top scored with 25 and skipper Kyle Cabey added 21. Jamie James chipped in with 12.
Tyron Theophille with 2 for 9 was the other most successful bowler for Tremors.
In reply, Tremors was bowled out for 125. Vivian Titre led the chase with 30. He was ably supported by Stephan Pascal with 27. Jerlani Robinson and Malakai Xavier contributed 17 and 16 runs respectively.
Bowling for Blasters, Gillon Tyson claimed 4 for 59 and Jamie James took 3 for 27.
Trailing by 29 runs on first innings and batting a second time, Blasters closed day one on 62 for one for a lead of 33. Kyle Cabey and Gian Benjamin scored 25 and 24 runs respectively. Malakai Xavier took the lone wicket to fall.
The encounter’s second day was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to a waterlogged outfield caused by heavy overnight and early morning rain.
The other semi-final encounter between Nanthan Insurance Grand Bay Colts and Nagico Northern Stars ended in a no result at the Benjamin Park in Portsmouth after the second day’s play was abandoned due to rain.
In the play possible on the first day, Colts won the toss and invited Northern Stars to take the first knock. The home team reached 197 in 50 overs. In reply, Colts were struggling on 91 for 8 after the first day’s play.
The DCA is expected to make a ruling on this encounter.