Nalanda College took on Isipathana College today in an under 19 inter school cricket encounter at Nalanda grounds.
Nalanda College who won the toss decided to bat first and scored 109 for all out in 40.2 overs. Woshantha Silva made 42 and Malinga Amarasinghe contributed with 23. Dilan Punchihewa showed good bowling figures and sending down 5 wickets for 35 runs while Chameera Dissanayake joined him in destruction with 3 wickets.
When the score board read 47 overs, Isipathana College day ended for first day’s play on 104 for 5 wickets. Salinnda Perera remained unbeaten for 49 and Matheesha Ranaweera added 15. Avishka De Silva sent off 2 wickets for four runs.
The match will be continued today.
Scores in Brief
Nalanda college 1st innings 109/10 40.2overs (Woshantha Silva 42, Malinga Amarasingha 23, Dilan Punchihewa 35/5, Chameera Dissanayaka 12/3)
Isipathana college 1st inn 104/5 47overs (Slinda Perera 49*, Matheesha Ranaweera 15, Avishka de silva 04/2)
