Alick Athanaze starred with both bat and ball as he propelled Nanthan Insurance Grand Bay Colts to the finals of the 2020 Dominica Cricket Association Augustus Gregoire Premier Division Cricket finals.
In the rain-affected semi-finals encounter on the weekend, Colts advanced to the championship fixture by virtue of securing first innings points over the more fancied Nagico Northern Stars.
Colts batted first and reached 202 all out. Lex Magloire top scored with 56 and Alick Athanaze aided the total with 34.
Jerimiah Joseph was the most successful bowler for Northern Stars as he claimed 4 for 44. Jedd Joseph took 3 for 33 and Vincent Lewis finished with 3 for 38.
In reply, the Portsmouth based team fell short by 6 runs after scoring 196 all out. Former Windward Islands middle-order batsman, Kevin James stroked a well-played 75 and Sherlon George added 42.
Curtney Anselm bagged 4 for 53 and Alick Athanaze took 2 for 7. Jahseon Alexander also took two wickets.
Colts will now meet defending champions Go Sports Tremors in the grand finals. Tremors ensured their spot in the finals by virtue of securing first innings honors over Marinor Blasters in their drawn encounter.