At the end of it, after two sunny days of the sixth series, only two teams had secured first innings points by the close yesterday.

Leaders Police were shot out for 167, narrowly losing by ten runs on first innings. But they struck back to take four wickets as hosts BET stretched their lead to just 42.

The day's only century was a first for former national youth team captain Shawn Graham of ICB Empire who declared at 243 for 4. That gave them a 110-run lead over United Insurance Carlton who reduced the deficit by 44 without losing a wicket.

The two Caribbean Home Insurance schools sides are pushing towards the lead over their opponents.

Just 19 more

Schools North, on 136 for four, need a further 19 runs to overtake holders BNB St. Catherine, whose championship hopes appear to be fading with every match.

Schools South still need to do some batting, as they require 137 with six wickets in hand to move ahead of BCL.

Cockspur Wanderers gave the day's most dour performance, batting all day to score a mere 129, which they ended on 135 for six to trail Sports and Games YMPC by 41 runs with four wickets in hand.

The outstanding performance at Beckles Road came from policeman Kenrick Marshall who took five for 24 from 23 overs as Wanderers battled for 75 overs.

Another national youth captain Donovan Lopez made 71 not-out as Mount Gay Maple eased within 25 runs of E.S.A. Field Pickwick's 237-7 declared - their overnight score.