Vice-Captain Shewon Fonseka scored a fighting century as St. Joseph’s College dominated their drawn game against Royal College in their 120th traditional game which concluded today at Darley road.
Resuming on 105 for 1, the Josephians went on to score 395 for 9 in 86 overs in reply to 291 which the visitors made earlier in the game. Wicket-keeper batsman Shewon Fonseka stroked a 109 ball 113 and opener Cameron Duruge made a classy 73 as the hosts completed the first innings win in style. Manula Perera finishing with a 5 wicket haul for the visitors.
Leg-spinner Dineth Jayakody’s efforts with ball in the second innings put Royal College in a spot of bother as they finished on 137 for 9.
Royal College – 291/9d (71.3) Helitha Vithanage 119, Kavindu Madarasinghe 37, Lasindu Nanayakkara 39, Kushan Gunarathne 26, Himesh Ramanayake 26, Lakshan Gamage 2/42 ,Kavindu Jayatissa 3/62 & 137/9 (31) Ronuka Jayawardana 46, Pasindu Sooriyabandara 38, Kavindu Madarasinghe 21, Dineth Jayakody 5/36, Harin Cooray 3/25.
St. Joseph’s College – 397/9d (86) Shewon Fonseka 113, Cameron Duruge 73, Dineth Jayakody 53, Nipun Sumanasinghe 41, Harin Cooray 33*, Jehan Fernandupulle 25, Dineth Madurawala 22, Manula Perera 5/127, Himesh Ramanayke 2/79.
Ananda College vs S. Thomas’ College
S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia took major honours against Ananda College in their traditional game which concluded today at Ananda grounds.
In reply to 287 the hosts made only 243 as they were bundled out in 62.1 overs. Sahan Suraweera scored a magnificent century for Anandians while left-arm spinner Pavith Ratnayake picked up 5 scalps for the visitors.
S. Thomas’ College ended the final day at 113 for 5 as Ravindu Kodithuwakku contributing with a half-ton.
S. Thomas’ College 287/9d (86) Sithara Hapuhinna 85, Romesh Nallpperuma 43, Anuka Bulankulama 30, Dileepa Jayalath 4/59, Supun Waragoda 2/91 & 113/5 (38) Ravindu Kodithuwakku 53, Supun Waragoda 2/35.
Ananda College – 243 (62.1) Sahan Suraweera 134, Lahiru Hiranya 26*, Pavith Rathnayake 5/87.
Gurukula College vs Zahira College
Gurukula College managed to secure first innings points as they ended a thrilling encounter in group C which worked off today at Zahira grounds.
Gurukula batsman Ravindu Udara made a classy century in the second innings after they already snatched up first innings points. The lads from Kelaniya declared their second innings on 236 for 4 wickets hoping for an outright result however the home team ended the day at 115 for 5.
Gurukula College, Kelaniya 132 (42.5) Malindu Viduranga 71, Achintha Malshan 20, Muhammed Hashmi 8/20 & 236/4d (53) Ravindu Udara 104*, Pruthuvi Rusara 65.
Zahira College, Colombo 129 (44.2) Mohommed Shamas 38, Mohommed Zaki 33, Malindu Viduranga 3/39, Schitha Chamith 3/21 & 115/5 (36) Iroshan Lakruwan 38*.
Maris Stella College vs De Mazenod College
Maris Stella College demolished De Mazenod by innings and 57 runs in their Singer-cup group D game which worked off today in Kandana.
The visitors went on post a mammoth 366 for 7 as they declared their first innings having a huge lead under their belt. The lads from Kandana got knocked over for a paltry 114 as Ravindu Fernando claiming a 5 for.
De Mazenod College – 195 (52.4) Sangeeth Deshan 63, Dilruk Anthony 39, Roshitha Senavirathne 23, Pasindu Ushetti 5/74, Sachindu Colambage 3/32 & 114 (25.5) Hirosh De Silva 55, Ravindu Fernando 5/54, Pasindu Ushetti 3/33.
Maris Stella College – 366/7d (68.5) Lasith Crusepulle 81, Ashan Fernando 85, Dushan Guruge 60, Naveen Fernando 67, Sachindu Colambage 24, Mithila Geeth 2/55, Ashen Fernando 2/63.
