The Singer U15 Division I tournament is in full flow with matches being played around the island. Below is a roundup of matches which took place during the last couple of weeks.
Dharmashoka College, Ambalangoda vs Devapathiraja College, Rathgama
Kavidu Nadeeshan’s brilliant bowling spell gave Dharmashoka a first innings victory over Devapathiraja College. Dharmashoka posted 185 in the first innings and Kavidu’s 7 wicket haul made sure that Devapathiraja didn’t surpass the target.
Dharmasoka College: 185/7 d (46)
Tharaka de Silva 95, Thanula Gunarathna 27, Naveen Lakshan 2/18, Sudeera Weerarathna 2/50,
& 53/8 (13)
Kavindu Nadeeshan 16, Chamika Sandaruwan 4/20, Sudeera Weerarathna 3/27
Devapathiraja College: 129 (30.4)
Sudeera Weerarathna 38, Ishanka Prabodh 36, Kavindu Nadeeshan 7/45
St John’s College, Nugegoda vs Gurukula College, Kelaniya
It was a low scoring affair between these two teams at the SDS Jayasinghe grounds. Gurukula won the toss and put St John’s in to bat. St John’s were bundled out for 60 runs and in reply Gurukula posted 110 runs which won them first innings points in the game.
St. John’s College: 60 (30.5) Osanda Waravita 22, Tharusha Imesh 4/06
& 112/2 (41) Selvakumara 74*
Gurukula College: 110 (26.5)
Imantha Shehan 28, Kemira Nayanatharu 27, Pumudith Vihara 8/23
Dharmaraja College vs St Mary’s College, Kegalle
This clash in group J ended in a draw at the Dharmaraja College grounds. The home side was asked to bat first and they posted 260 for the first innings. At the end of the day’s play St Mary’s were 78 for the loss of 6 wickets.
Dharmaraja College: 260/9 (65)
Dulaj Bandara 84, Shammika Wijesinghe 46, Dhanuka Marasinghe 43, Buddima Senanayake 3/55, Thineth Weerasooriya 3/71,
St. Mary’s College: 78/6 (43)
Upendra Warnakulasuriya 3/31, Danuka Rathnayake 2/19
Sri Sumangala College vs St Anthony’s College, Wattala
Tharindu Chandima’s unbeaten century saw St Anthony’s gain first innings points against Sri Sumangala College at Panadura. Sri Sumangala posted 237 for their first innings but Tharindu’s explosive innings helped his team chase down the target in just 39 overs.
Sri Sumangala College: 237/9 (61.4)
Harshana Fernando 60, Gandarya De Silva 53, Ravijaya Jayamanna 39, Rashmika Mevan 6/75, Thushara Madushan 2/58
St. Anthony’s College: 241/4 (39)
Tharindu Chandima 114*, Dahampath Deraniygala 27
Carey College vs St Peter’s College
This match at the Railway grounds, Dematagoda was abandoned due to rain.
Carey College: 159/5 (56.3)
Dimesh Samuel 53*, Dovin Vithana 38, Saviru Peiris 2/21, Kavindu Herath 2/22
St. Peters College: DNB
Wesley College vs Royal College
This group D clash was also abandoned due to heavy rain at Wesley College grounds.
Wesley College: 172/6 (65)
Denuwan Mendis 35, Anujith Wickramasinghe 35, Thenuka Perera 22, Manula Perera 2/43
Royal College, Colombo: 3/0 (2.3)
Prince of Wales College vs Ananda College
Heavy rain denied Ananda College of any points after they restricted POW to just 104 runs in the 1st innings of the game. The match ended with no result.
Prince of Wales College: 104 (46.5)
Pasindu Pathum 36*, Yasith Hiruvinda 3/11, Hirushan Wijesiriwardana 2/20
Ananda College: DNB
Sri Chandrajothi MV vs Thurstan College
Thurstan College beat the rain to record an easy first innings victory against minnows Sri Chandrajothi MV. They bundled out the visitors for just 64 runs and chased it down within ten overs to earn first innings points.
Sri Chandrajothi M V: 64 (24.3)
Kalhara Weerasinghe 21, Vishal Gamalath 5/14, Thisira Weerasinghe 5/5
Thurstan College: 125/7 (16.2)
Jayavihan Mahavithana 27, Bawantha Jayasinghe 26, Hashan Mirihangala 2/13
St Joseph’s College vs CWW Kannangara MV
Dineth Jayakody’s all-round performance with both bat and ball saw the Josephians register an easy first innings victory over Kannangara MV. Dineth bagged 4 wickets for 16 and scored 80 runs with the bat to guide his team over the line.
CWW Kannangara MV: 137 (44.3)
Gimhana Theekshana 32, Vibhuthi Ushan 23, Dineth Jayakody 4/16, Klenn Kalyanarathna 2/7
St. Josephs College: 224/3 (31.1)
Shevaan Rassool 84, Dineth Jayakody 80, Lakshan Gamage 55*, Hashan Wagarachchi 2/73
Asoka Vidyalaya vs De Mazenod College
Mark Mathayaz’s six wicket haul helped De Mazenod College gain first innings points against Asoka Vidyalaya. De Mazenod won the toss and put Asoka in to bat. Mark’s brilliant bowling performance helped De Mazenod bundle out Asoka Vidyalaya for just 104 runs. The De Mazenod batters got over the line with ease and secured first innings points.
Asoka Vidyalaya: 104 (39.2)
Lasitha Vithanage 26, Binaru Ranasinghe 24, Mark Mathayaz 6/32, Theekshana Perera 3/37
& 98/7 (22)
Tilshan Senanayake 24, Asitha Silva 4/30
De Mazenod College: 151/6d (32)
Sadeepa Nanayakkara 50, Shenal Moraeas 31, Avishka Perera 4/28, Binaru Ranasinghe 2/34
