CHASE’s Academy ousted St. Stanislaus and Queen’s College defeated St. John’s College to book the final spots in the North Georgetown Zone of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) National Secondary School Cricket League (NSSCL) sponsored by Digicel and Banks DIH. In the first semi-final played at DCC ground, Chase Academy registered another comprehensive victory by routing St. Stanislaus for 50 in 21 overs. National Under-17 left-arm spinner, Ashmead Nedd claimed 3-1 while Orandi Chase supported with 3-10.
Chase’s Academy got to their target in the tenth over losing three wickets in the process. Joshua Persuad led the way with an unbeaten 33.
The second semi-final was also played at DCC ground. St John’s College won the toss and decided to bat first and fell for 122 in 25.2 overs. Joshua Raghobar and Rawle Douglas offered much resistance with 33 and 21 respectively. The pick of the bowlers for Queen’s College was Avinash Boodram who had tidy figures of 2-5 from 5.2 overs.
Queen’s College in reply got to 126-4 in 28.1 overs. Clarence Baird smashed a shot filled 45 and Renaldo McGarrell chipped in with 26.
Queen’s College will now take on Chase’s Academy today in the final at the Everest Cricket club ground from 10:00 hrs.