The visiting South Africa U19s dominated their drawn two-day warm-up encounter against Sri Lanka U19s Board XI which ended today at MCA grounds.
The home team resuming from their overnight score of 33/3 were soon bowled out for 149 just one hour into the second session. Royal College batsman Pasindu Sooriyabandara was the top-scorer with 34 runs while captain, Ayana Siriwardana made 28 runs.
For the visitors, left-arm seamer Akhona Mnyaka was the most impressive bowler taking 3 for 15. Left-arm spinner Daniel Moriarty and right arm off-break bowler, Kenan Smith captured 2 wickets apiece.
The Proteas’ opted to bat again without enforcing the follow-on and batted through the whole second day till close of play to end the game in a tame draw.
Photo Album – South Africa U19s vs Sri Lanka U19 Board XI – Day 2
First innings’ centurion, Raynard Van Tonder continued his good form with the bat before the youth Test series scoring yet another unbeaten half-century. Opening batsman Jesse Christensen made a half-century as well.
Isipathana College right arm off-spinner, Ayana Siriwardana was the lone warrior for the hosts’ taking 4 wickets for 77 as the visitors posted 214 for 4.
The first Youth Test will commence on 23rd June at P. Sara Oval grounds.
South Africa U19s – 343/5 declared in 73.4 overs: Raynard Van Tonder 147, Wiaan Mulder 79, Joshua Van Heerden 46, Asher Warnakoolasuriya 2/62.
SL U19 Board XI – 149 all out in 56.1 overs: Pasindu Sooriyabandara 34, Ayana Siriwardana 28, Akhona Mnyaka 3/15, Kenan Smith 2/37, Daniel Moriarty 2/17.
South Africa U19s – 214/4 in 46 overs – Raynard Van Tonder 73*, Jesse Christensen 57, Wandile Makwetu 30, Ayana Siriwardana 4/77.
