DS Senanayake College took control in their Singer-Cup traditional game against Nalanda College which was played today at Nalanda grounds.
The visitors won the toss and opted to bat first as they dismissed for a below par 163 inside 45 overs. Vihan Gunasekara and Torin Pitigala both scored 25 runs each, while Kalana Perera picked up a 3 wicket haul for the hosts.
In reply, the Nalandians got knocked out for a hapless 116 in 28 overs as left-arm spinner Muditha Lakshan was almost unplayable as he grabbed 7 wickets for 30 runs.
The visitors batting second were 31 for 3 at stumps with Kalana Perera ending the day with two wickets.
Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
DS Senanayake -163 (44.2) Vihan Gunasekara 25, Torin Pitigala 25, Muditha Lakshan 22, Methsith Jayamanna 21*, Kalana Perera 3/47, Madushan Hasaranga 2/31, Lakshitha Rasanjana 2/28, Umesksha Dilshan 2/19.
Nalanda – 116 (28) Avishka Perera 26, Lakshitha Rasanjana 27, Muditha Lakshan 7/30, Thathsara Bandara 2/39.
DS Senanayake 2nd innings – 31/3 (9) Kalana Perera 2/15.
St. Peter’s College vs Dharmaraja College
Dharmaraja College, Kandy held on to a draw against St. Peter’s College, Colombo in their Singer-Cup group A encounter which concluded today in Kandy.
The Peterites went on to score 275 runs for 5 wickets in 67.5 overs as they declared their first innings hoping to wrap up an outright win. Skipper Lakshina Rodrigo made an unbeaten 77 runs and ably supported by Salith Fernando as he stroked 78 to put up a solid first innings lead. Deshan Gunasinghe picked up 2 wickets for the hosts.
The home team made only 168 in the first innings, and struggled once again but managed to survive in the second innings as they finished on 126 for 8 in 60 overs. Off-spinner Chathura Obeysekara claimed 3 wickets as Deshan Gunasinghe chipped in with 35 for the lads from Kandy.
Dharmaraja – 168 (66.3) Gihan Vitharana 45, Niwantha Herath 43, Mohomad Ameen 6/58, Chathura Obeysekara 4/51 & 126/8 (60) Deshan Gunasinghe 35, Chathura Obeysekara 3/50.
St. Peter’s – 275/5d (67.5) Lakshina Rodrigo 77*, Sulakshana Fernando 46, Salith Fernando 78, Santhush Gunathilake 35, Deshan Gunasinghe 2/51, Rukmal Dissanayake 2/111.
Dharmaraja 2nd innings – 126/8 (60) Deshan Gunasinghe 35, Chathura Obeysekara 3/50.
Mahinda College vs St. Benedict’s College
Dilan Chathuranga scored a stunning century as St. Benedict’s College managed to secure a first innings win against Mahinda College, Galle in their group B game which ended today at Galle International Stadium.
Chasing a victory target of 227, the visitors racked up 244 for 6 in 91 overs as they cruised to a first innings win. Dilan Chathuranga guided the visitors with an unbeaten century while Chamindu Wijesinghe, Dulantha Levin and Shehan Fernando made useful 30s.
Vinura Hiranjith and Pasan Ranmal grabbed 2 wickets each for the lads from Galle.
Mahinda – 227 (97) Pramith Hansika 28, Vinura Hiranjith 58, Kavindu Ediriweera 42, Rishan Kavinda 28, Hansika Walihinda 23, Mahesha Theekshana 3/54, Kaveesha Jayathilake 2/45.
St. Benedict’s – 244/6 (91) Dilan Chathuranga 102*, Chamindu Wijesinghe 38, Dulantha Levin 33, Shehan Fernando 39, Vinura Hiranjith 2/24, Pasan Ranmal 2/44.
Zahira College vs Moratu Vidyalaya
Moratu Vidyalaya took the upper hand against Zahira College, Colombo in their group C game which started today in Moratuwa.
The visitors batting first were bundled out for 136 in 47.5 overs. Mohomed Shacky top scored with 32 for Zahira College, while Rashan Fernando picked up a 5 wicket haul for the lads from Moratuwa.
In reply, Moratu Vidyalaya finished the first day on a high note as they reached 129 for none. Openers Shehada Zoysa and Nishan Madushka remained unbeaten with classy half tons.
Zahira College -136 (47.5) Mohommed Shacky 32, Mohomeed Rameez 29, Sajith Sameera 27, Rashan Fernando 5/28, Niraj Kavishka 3/35
Moratu Vidyalaya 129/0 (46) Shehada Zoysa 60*, Nishan Madushka 57* .
St. Sebastian’s College vs Dharmapala College
St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa took major honours against Dharmapala College in their group A encounter which started today in Moratuwa.
The visitors won the toss and opted to bat first and they got bowled out for a paltry 131 runs in 47 overs. Gimhan Gunasinghe stroked 30 runs, while Tashik Perera and leg-spinner Tharusha Fernando claimed 3 wickets each for the boys from Moratuwa.
In reply, St. Sebastian’s College are in a strong position as they put up 189 runs for 5 wickets as Dulaj Shanika and Malintha Peiris contributing with half-tons.
Dharmapala – 131 (47) Gimhan Gunasinghe 30, Tashik Perera 3/10, Tharusha Fernando 3/29.
St. Sebastian’s – 189/5 (46) Dulaj Shanilka 64, Malintha Peiris 50*.
