Trinity College took major honours by dominating the Royal-Trinity encounter which headed for a rain-hampered draw at Reid Avenue. For Royal, captain Helitha Withanage reached 1000 runs for the season.
Winning the toss, Royal skipper Helitha Withanage put Trinity into bat with hopes of early inroads in a delayed start at Reid Avenue. Trinity captain, Shanogeeth Shanmuganathan led from the front, scoring a fluent 65. The foundation laid by the skipper was later continued by Sri Lanka U 19 cap Hasitha Boyagoda, who dazzled with his willow amassing a scintillating century. His 139 runs braced the innings while Chanuka Bandara (46), Hasintha Jayasuriya (22) chipped in with valuable contributions, taking the visitors to 321/6 at declaration.
Photos : Royal College v Trinity College – U19 Schools Cricket
Being 5/0 at stumps, the hosts resumed day 2 in front of the vibrant home crowd. Pasindu Sooriyabandara’s 37 led from the front and later Helitha Withanage made a half ton. In the venture, he scaled 1000 runs for the season. His defiance braced the innings but it was evident that the task was difficult ahead for the home side. Heavens opened up again in the afternoon and as play resumed, the visitors took charge and bowled out Royal for 212. Without offering a follow on, Trinity commenced their second essay and at the end of play, they stood at 105/3. Shanogeeth Shanmuganathan, who took a 5 wicket haul with the ball, made an unbeaten half ton, his second for the game.
Chief Scores
Trinity College, Kandy 1st innings – 321/6 (78.1 overs) Hasith Boyagoda 139, Shanogeeth Shanmuganathan 65, Chanuka Bandara 46; Uvin Herath 2 for 69, Ahishek Mehtha 2 for 40
Royal College, Colombo 1st innings – 212 all out (60.5 overs) Helitha Withanage 57, Pasindu Sooriyabandara 37; Shanogeeth Shanmuganathan 5 for 69
Trinity College, Kandy 2nd innings – 105/3 (16 overs) Shanogeeth Shanmuganathan 61*
Result – Drawn
Maris Stella College vs Gurukula College
Spearheaded by Lasith Croosepulle’s 83, Maris Stella made 205 before curbing Gurukula for 144 runs. In the first essay, Pruthuvi Rusara claimed 6 for 45 for Gurukula, chiefly halting the Maris Stella charge. For Maris Stella, it was Pasindu Ushetti with his 4 for 50 that helped the home side to subdue the visitors at 144. At the close of play, Maris Stella were on 76/2 for their second innings.
Chief Scores
Maris Stella College, Negombo 1st innings – 205 all out (42 overs) Lasith Croosepulle 83, Ravindu Fernando 39, Sanka Purna 24; Pruthuvi Rusara 6 for 45
Gurukula College, Kelaniya 1st innings – 144 all out (36.5 overs) Achintha Malshan 46; Pasindu Ushetti 4 for 50, Sachindu Colombage 2 for 29
Maris Stella College 2nd innings – 76/2 (16 overs) Lasith Croosepulle 50
Result – Drawn
President College Kotte vs Zahira College
Presidents College dominated Zahira College at home in a drawn encounter.
Chief Scores
President College, Kotte 1st innings – 221 all out (52.5 overs) Chamod Wickramasooriya 48, Hashan Priyadharshana 44, Sachintha Liyanage 28, Mohomad Rifaz 22; Sajith Sameera 5 for 38, Mohomad Najad 2 for 33
Zahira College, Colombo 1st innings – 197 all out (51.1 overs) Mohomad Shamaz 72, Aravinth 34 Sajith Sameera 26; Chamod Wickramasooriya 4 for 39, Shalaka Bandara 3 for 21
President College 2nd innings – 304 all out (55.2 overs) Shalaka Bandara 71, Ganidu Dewmina 64, Dilshan Sigera 58, Chamod Wickramasingha 50; Mohomad Najad 3 for 37, Mohomad Dilhan 2 for 32, Sajith Sameera 2 for 80
Zahira College 2nd innings – 110/3 (12.4 overs) Mohomad Najath 61, Sajith Sameera 35
Result – Drawn
St. Mary’s College Kegalle vs Moratu Vidyalaya
Visitors St. Mary’s College, despite being bowled out for 160, curtailed hosts Moratu Vidyalaya at 110 at stumps on day 1.
Chief Scores
St Mary’s College, Kegalle 1st innings – 160 all out (43.5 overs) Sadaru Sriyashantha 52, Damindu Chandrasiri 29*, Sajeewa Ranjith 28; Shehada Soyza 5 for 40, Najith Nishendra 2 for 27
Moratu Vidyalaya 1st innings – 110 all out (43.1overs) Shehada Soyza 45; Lasitha Udage 7 for 41, Sanjaya Ranjith 3 for 21
De Mazenod College vs St. Benedict’s College
St. Benedict’s grabbed honours in their drawn encounter against rivals De Mazenod at home. Bundling out the visitors for 134, Benedictines made 270, spearheaded by Shihan Fernando’s splendid ton.
Chief Scores
De Mazenod College, Kandana 1st innings – 134 all out (39.5 overs) Sandeep Deshan 38, Praveen Fonseka 38; Maheesh Theekshana 4 for 30, Chamindu Wijesinghe 4 for 29
St. Benedicts College, Colombo 1st innings – 270/8 (70.1 overs) Shihan Fernando 104, Chamindu Wijesinghe 68; Roshitha Senevirathne 3 for 66, Sashan Dineth 2 for 46
De Mazenod Ceollege, Kandana 2nd innings – 81/2 (17 overs) Sangeeth Deshan 28*
Result – Drawn
