Five matches in the Singer Schools U-19 Division 1 two-day cricket tournament 2017/18 were conducted today around the island.
Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa vs Isipathana College, Colombo
Prince of Wales College recorded an innings victory over Isipathana College in their Group B fixture which concluded today at BRC grounds. Isipathana College resumed day two on 34 runs for 2 wickets and eventually were bowled out for 162 runs. After been asked to follow on Isipathana batsmen managed to score only 90 runs in their second innings. Cambrian off spinner Savindu Peiris picked up 10 wickets for 62 runs in the match.
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Brief Scores
Prince of Wales College 321/7d (77) Sandun Fernando 94, Avindu Fernando 65, Sanoj Darshika 65, Savindu Peiris 39*, Madushka Sandaruwan 3/89, Khaliq Amath 2/69
Isipathana College 162 (69.2) Ayana Siriwardena 39, Ashen Gunawardena 34, Sanjula Abeywickrama 33, Savindu Peiris 5/38, Avindu Fernando 3/11, Kaumal Nanayakkara 2/50 & 90 (45) Sanjula Abeywickrama 31, Leshan Amarasinghe 21, Savindu Peiris 5/24, Kaumal Nanayakkara 3/39
Result – Prince of Wales College won by an innings & 69 runs
Thurstan College, Colombo vs Mahanama College, Colombo
Traditional fixture between Thurstan College and Mahanama College ended in a draw today at Thurstan College grounds. However the vital first innings points were won by Thurstan College. Mahanama College resumed day two on 85 runs for 3 wickets and crumbled for 148 runs. Pawan Rathnayaka made a valuable 51 runs for the visitors. Thurstan batsmen began their second innings 16 runs ahead and were bowled out for 159 runs.
Brief Scores
Thurstan College 164 (61) Nipun Lakshan 87, Hashan Sandeepa 5/84, Heshan Hettiarachchi 4/36 & 159 (62.5) Nimesh Lakshan 49, Pansilu Dilshan 20, Sonal Dinusha 4/23, Pawan Rathnayake 2/04, Heshan Hettiarachchi 2/29, Hashan Sandeep 2/51
Mahanama College 148 (53.1) Pawan Rathnayake 51, Bishan Mendis 42, Sandaru Dias 4/14, Ayesh Harshana 2/34, Nipun Lakshan 2/45
Result – Match Drawn (Thurstan College won first innings points)
St. Anthony’s College, Wattala vs Maris Stella College, Negombo
Maris Stella College continued their dominance over St. Anthony’s College, on day two as well as they recorded an innings victory at St. Anthony’s College grounds. Maris Stella College declared their innings today at a mammoth 349 runs for 8 wickets. It was a challenging task for the Antonians to match that score and they were bundled out for just 93 runs in their second innings. Right arm off spinner Ravindu Fernando was brilliant with the ball picking up 5 wickets for just 13 runs.
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Brief Scores
St. Anthony’s College 96 (37) Rashmika Mevan 19, Pasindu Ushetti 4/15, Aveesha Keshan 4/54 & 93 (33.2) Kaveesha Dulanjana 27, Ravindu Fernando 5/13, Pasindu Ushetti 3/42, Aveesha Keshan 2/17
Maris Stella College 349/8d (72.3) Lasith Croospulle 129, Chathura Anuradha 74, Mark Shewon 47, Ashan Fernando 37, Kevin Perera 27, Kaveesha Dulanjana 4/63, Kavindu Hettiarachchi 2/80
Result – Maris Stella College won by an innings & 164 runs
St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa vs De Mazenod College, Kandana
Traditional fixture between St. Sebastian’s College and De Mazenod College commenced today at Sebastian’s College grounds. Hosts’ skipper won the toss and decided to bat first, making a solid 298 runs for their first innings. Janishka Fernando (73) and Tharusha Fernando (56) top scored for the Moratu boys. In reply, the lads from Kandana scored 184 runs for 5 wickets at stumps on day one.
Brief Scores
St. Sebastian’s College 298 (50.5) Janishka Perera 73, Tharusha Fernando 56, Praveen Cooray 47, Shanel Fernando 41, Malintha Peiris 35, Nuwanidu Fernando 30, Saliya Jude 2/21, Malith Fernando 2/53, Mark Mathayas 2/63
De Mazenod College 184/5 (46) Nadun Dilshan 42, Nimna Fernando 37*, Mithila Geeth 34, Praveen Jayawickrama 3/53
Nalanda College, Colombo vs Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala
Traditional fixture between Nalanda College and Maliyadeva College commenced today at Maliyadeva College Grounds. After winning the toss, Maliyadeva skipper opted to bat first and posted 255 all out for their first innings. Dulaj Ranathunga top scored with 81 runs while Kaveesh Madurapperuma picked up 4 wickets for the visitors. In reply, the visitors were 125 runs for 4 wickets at stumps on day one.
Brief Scores
Maliyadeva College 255 (63.1) Dulaj Ranathunga 81, Brian Karunanayake 43, Sanjeewan Priyadarshana 43, Kavin Bandara 29, Chaluka Athapaththu 27, Kaveesh Madurapperuma 4/44, Maheema Weerakoon 3/31
Nalanda College 125/4 (31) Avishka Perera 36, Lakshitha Rasanjana 24*, Supun Nissanka 2/29
