Jubilant Erdiston players celebrating a wicket on the way to their quarterfinal victory over Boscobelle. (Picture by Charles Pitt-Grant)

TODAY is semi-final day in the Guardian General Herman Griffith Primary Schools' Cricket Competition.

Yesterday, Erdiston clinched the last semi-final place with an easy 39-run victory over Boscobelle in a quarter-final match at the Wanderers Club ground, Dayrells Road, Christ Church.

After posting 121 for eight in their 25 overs, Erdiston restricted Boscobelle to 82 for eight.

Dikembe Wilson returned a satisfying all-round performance, scoring 32 and collecting two wickets.

Erdiston will meet defending champions Bayley's in their semi-final match at Blenheim 'A' and the other is between St Christopher and Charles F. Broome at Wanderers.

Summarised scores:

Erdiston 121-8 in 25 overs (D. Wilson 32, C. Bailey 14, K. Hinkson 13, A. King 10; S. Gibson 3-10, D. Wilson 2-9). Boscobelle 82-8 in 25 overs (N. Holder 16; S. Gibson 3-10, D. Wilson 2-9). Erdiston won by 39 runs.
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