Vidyartha was 144/5 when the second day’s proceedings began and they couldn’t continue for a long as sumedha Dissanayaka the Sylvestrian left arm spinner captured 4 quick wickets & reduced vidyartha to a score of 180 for all out in 70 over’s.
The Sylvestrians began their innings with the hope for a good reply but unfortunately Vidyartha bowlers dominated the proceedings with Mudhitha Alpitiya capturing 2 for 18 and the Sylvestrians were 76/6 at the end of play due to heavy showers at Kandy.
Sumedha scored 21 runs and Malith premathilake the 16 year old young talented wicket keeper of Sylvester’s scored 20 runs not out at the end of play.
Soon after the conclusion of the match ThePapare had a chat with the captains Dushan and Mudhitha where both of them stated that they are having big hopes on winning the one day encounter. The sylvestrians will be defending the title which they have been dominating for many years and vidyartha Have fresh thoughts on grabbing the title after a many years. Both the teams have some young enthusiastic players who can put up a good game of cricket on the 17th of March.
Brief Scores
Vidayrtha – 180 all out – M.Alpitiya 71, Kasun Nanayakkara 41, Nimesh Mendis 3/55, Sumedha Dissanayaka 4/54, S.Tiron-2/14
St.Sylvesters- 78/6 – Sumedha Dissanayaka 21, Malith Premathileke 20*, M.Alpitiya -2/18
Awards
Best batsman- Mudhitha Alpitiya- VCK
Best bowler- Nimesh Mendis -SSCK
Best fielder- kasun Nananyakkara- VCK
Man of the match – Sumedha Dissanayaka- SSCK
