Middle order batsman Siddiq Mohamed made a fine 48 and left arm spinner Hemant Beharry grabbed 5 wickets for 7 runs as Anna Regina Multilateral defeated Aurora Secondary by 83 runs in the second semifinal of the Imam Bacchus schools 40 over cricket competition last Saturday at the Affiance ground, Essequibo Coast.
Hemant Boodie 25, Beharry, and Nathan Persaud with 22 each, supported Mohamed as Anna Regina Multilateral posted 168-9 after taking first strike in a match which was reduced to 25 overs due to rain. Ravindra Parasram captured 3-27, while Wazim Karoon, Kevin Chetram and Isaiah Latchman picked up 2 wickets each.
Aurora Secondary in their turn at the crease were bowled out for 85 in 22 overs. Andy Dass was the only batsman that reached double figures with 13 as Mohamed backed up Beharry in the bowling department by taking 3-14.
Anna Regina will now face Johanna Cecelia in the final on Saturday at the said venue. Action Starts from 10:30 hrs.