Empire 15 points clear atop table

ICBL EMPIRE overcame a nervous run chase to secure a four-wicket victory over BDFSP and extend their lead at the top of the Elite Division cricket standings yesterday. 

Empire moved to 87 points, 15 clear of second-placed Wanderers after the sixth series of matches.

Set 163 to win in a minimum 45 overs, Empire lost captain Jamal Smith and Kofie Hurdle cheaply. 

Kevin Stoute and Andre Roach rebuilt the innings in a third-wicket partnership of 82 in just over an hour, but both fell in the midst of a mini collapse as three wickets tumbled for 11 runs. (PH)

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