Another league title for Fina First

With all three top positions already confirmed before the final fixture of the season, the last clash between Fina First and Aercomms was a mere formality, ending with them sharing the points in a four-all draw.

The struggle for survival was lost by HSBC who, despite beating bottom side The Clan 6-2, joined their opponents in the drop to the Second Division.

Fina's most recent victory was perhaps more rewarding than others as as they basically retained an identical four-bowler set-up throughout the entire season.

Captain Sue Abela was backed up by Justin Caruana Scicluna, Mark Spiteri and Brian Farrugia. The team is an excellent mix of talent and experience, as well as youth in the form of Caruana Scicluna.

Fina were declared champions with a 122-point tally, which means a remarkable win record of more than 80 per cent. Aercomms had to settle for second place on 108, while Globalair Travel finished third on 90 after a great mid-to-late season surge.

Meanwhile, the Second Division has also been concluded.

Active and NINE had been in a long neck-and-neck race for the title. In the end, it was Active who prevailed, winning the division with 104 points against NINE's 102 total which left them in second place, but promoted to the top division.

Highlanders and Atlas Insurance were the teams relegated to Third Division for next season.

Final standings: Fina First 122, Aercomms 108, Globalair Travel 90, Turu's Knights 75, PharmaVet 72, Royal Shock 72, Ramis 72, Inlusion 59, HSBC 58, The Clan 32.