Darren a match away from first PSA title – but top seed in his way

A stunner: Malaysia’s Darren Rahul Pragasam (right) upset local favourite Chris van der Salm to reach the final of the New Zealand Open yesterday.

PETALING JAYA: National squash player Darren Rahul Pragasam is a match away from lifting his first Professional Squash Association (PSA) title at the New Zealand Open in Auckland.

The 21-year-old bounced back from a set down to take out home favourite Chris van der Salm 12-14,11-5,14-12,11-3 in the semi-finals yesterday.