Champs Fatima go top of SSCL

Fatima, who were in second place before yesterday’s round three matches, defeated Presentation by 15 runs. Fatima are now the only team with a perfect record and now lead the standings with 54 points.

Hillview, the leaders before yesterday, lost their first match of the season when they fell by three wickets to Carapichaima East. Hillview are now in third position, while Presentation are second.

Batting first, Fatima were dismissed for 194 in 48.4 overs with Brandon Maharaj top scoring with 71.

Wendell George, who has been one of Fatima’s top players this season, cracked 35. Bowling for Presentation, Joel Sutherland grabbed 3/23 and Emilo Gopaul snatched 3/27. Alfayyal Ali was also among the wickets, taking 2/30.

In reply, Presentation could only muster 179/9 in 50 overs. Presentation earned a “losing draw” as they successfully batted 50 overs without being dismissed.

Aneil Pitiram struck 39 for Presentation, while Isaiah Ali contributed 35. Joshua Wilson was the best bowler for Fatima taking 4/26, while George grabbed 2/15.

SUMMARISED SCORES: At Presentation: Fatima 194 (48.4 overs) (Brandon Maharaj 71, Wendell George 35, Joel Sutherland 3/23, Emilo Gopaul 3/27, Alfayyal Ali 2/30) vs Presentation College, Chaguanas 179/9 (50 overs) (Aneil Pitiram 39, Isaiah Ali 35, Joshua Wilson 4/26, W George 2/15). Fatima won by 15 runs, losing draw for Presentation.

At Honeymoon Park: Hillview 159 (37.5 overs) (Leonardo Julien 40, Keagan Simmons 33, Nathaniel McDavid 26; Brandon Ali 4/23, James Duncan 3/39) vs Carapichaima East 160/7 (37 overs) (Travis Heerah 48, B Ali 25 not out, Nathaniel Ramcharitar 23; N Mc- David 2/29). Carapichaima East won by three wickets.

At Barrackpore West: Barrackpore West 300 (49th over) (Vikash Ramsawak 72, Shaquelle Cyrus 57, K Andrews 3/41) vs Trinity College East 107 (41 overs) (T Jadoo 50, Shazan Mohammed 3/14, Vishal Roopnarine 3/21). Barrackpore West won by 193 runs.

At Naparima: Naparima 256/8 (Cephas Cooper 125 not out, Justin Gangoo 18, Nicholas Ali 3/38, Xavier Ganga 3/60) vs Shiva Boys 197 (40 overs) (Tariq Abdool 48, Isaiah Gomez 42, Damien Singh 40, Clevon Kalawan 3/24, Avinash Mahabirsingh 2/26). Naparima won by 59 runs.