Lara stars for North cricketers

Lara got support from Christian Herrera, who notched 54, and Philton Williams, who added 29, but rain had the final say as a downpour ended proceedings at 2.30 pm yesterday.

Kerwyn Badal was the leading bowler for East with two for 30 from eight overs while Isaiah Rajah took two for 56 from 15 overs.

Central were in a dominant position against hosts Tobago at Shaw Park, Scarborough, as they will enter today’s final day with a 107-run lead.

Tobago were routed for 106 in 35.4 overs with Mark Deyal claiming three for 18, Derone Davis three for 25 and Vishal Naipaul two for nine. Adrian Alexander offered the lone resistance for Tobago with 24 while Kelon Lynch made ten.

In reply, Central closed the day on 213 for nine off 40 overs with Keiron Joseph hitting 68, Matthias Ramcharan 37, Deyal 29 and Davis 25.

Dwane Henry snapped up five for 60 and Shaquille Duncan three for two for Tobago.

South had a lopsided advantage over South West at the Roussillac Ground. South were bowled out for 224 but hosts South West were in tatters at 92/8.

At the Brooklyn Ground in Sangre Grande, North East held the advantage as 20 wickets fell on the day.

North East were bowled for 159 in 40 overs but South East were unable to take the upper-hand as they were skittled out for 98, in 21 overs, in response.