Persaud leads W/Demerara past L/ Corentyne’s 325 with superb 155

West Demerara’s Akshaya Persaud raises his hands aloft after reaching his century yesterday. (Orlando Charles photo)

Akshaya Persaud yesterday batted West Demerara to first innings points over Lower Corentyne in their top-of-the-table clash as the penultimate round of the Guyana Cricket Board Cricket Guyana Incorporated inaugural three-day Franchise League continued at several ground yesterday.

At the Tuschen ground, West Demerara, resuming on 22/0 replying to Lower Corentyne’s 325 all out were led by Akshaya Persaud’s 155 as they ended on 329 all out.

Persaud struck 13 fours and