Two pre-quarter final playoffs of the Singer U19 Division I L/O Cricket Tournament, along with a few traditional encounters, were worked off today.
St. Anne’s College made up for their pre-quarter final loss against St. Joseph’s College in the 2-day tournament, with a 51-run win over Wesley College in their first knockout game of the 50-over tournament. Vice-captain Lasith Warnakulasooriya and Captain Kavindu Ranasinghe starred for them with bat and ball respectively in their home ground in Kurunegala.
Sri Lanka U19 cap Chamindu Wijesinghe steered Nalanda College to a comfortable 5-wicket win over St. Aloysius’ College in the other pre-quarter final playoff played today. Nalanda playing as hosts restricted the visitors for a modest 173 before they chased down the target in 35.2 overs. Pacer Jithesh Wasala and left-arm spinner Chamodya Rajapaksha bagged 3 wickets each.
St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala vs Wesley College, Colombo – L/O Pre-Quarter Final Playoff
- Venue – St. Anne’s College Grounds, Kurunegala
- Toss – St. Anne’s College
St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala – 189 (47.3) Lasith Warnakulasooriya 71, Dilhara Deshabandu 32, Kavindu Ekanayake 20, Thenuka Perera 3/33, Rahul Gunasekara 2/23, Denuwana Mendis 2/26
Wesley College, Colombo – 138 (43.1) Semila Liyanage 28, Buddhima Wijesundara 21, Sidath Dharmasiriwardene 20, Kavindu Ranasinghe 5/38
ST. ANNE’S WON BY 51 RUNS & QUALIFIED FOR PRE-QUARTER FINALS
Nalanda College, Colombo vs St. Aloysius’ College, Galle – L/O Pre-Quarter Final Playoff
- Venue – Nalanda College Grounds, Colombo
- Toss – St. Aloysius’ College
St. Aloysius’ College, Galle – 173 (45) Omal Sandith 59, Sandeepa Shamod 26, Ravindu Kanchana 24, Jithesh Wasala 3/25, Chamodya Rajapaksha 3/28
Nalanda College, Colombo – 175/5 (35.2) Chamindu Wijesingha 49, Mahima Weerakoon 39*, Ranindu De Silva 32 (Retied Hurt), Chamika Sandaruwan 2/36
NALANDA WON BY 5 WICKETS & QUALIFIED FOR PRE-QUARTER FINALS
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Two traditional games ended as draws today. While Maris Stella College drew with St. Servatius’ College in Katuneriya, T. Vinojan scored a century for St. John’s College, Jaffna of the second division in their traditional fixture against St. Anthony’s College, Wattala.
Maris Stella College, Negombo vs St. Servatius’ College, Matara – Traditional
- Venue – St. Sebastian’s College Grounds, Katuneriya
- Toss – Maris Stella College
Maris Stella College, Negombo – 237 (73.5) Shiran Chanuka 55*, Thilina Perera 49, Kaveen Fernando 33, Amantha Perera 29, Nidula Madushanka 21, Keshara Nuwantha 9/128 & 173/5 (58) Shene Adithya 56, Kaveen Fernando 46, Thilina Perera 25, Pasan Thathsara 2/10
St. Servatius’ College, Matara – 206 (56.3) Chihan Kalindu 63, Naveen Sahid 35, Madushan De Silva 24, Chethaka Denuwan 21, Thilina Perera 4/46, Heshan Silva 2/37, Naveen Fernando 2/46
MATCH DRAWN
St. John’s College, Jaffna vs St. Anthony’s College, Wattala – Traditional
- Venue – St. John’s College Grounds, Jaffna
- Toss – St. John’s College
St. John’s College, Jaffna – 183 (48) T. Dinoshan 91, A. Sukesan 23, K. Carishan 27, Dinuk Vishal 3/21, Kaveesha Dulanjana 3/38, Romesh Suranga 2/26 & 284 (74.4) T. Vinojan 105, N Saumyan 64, K Carishan 33, A Sukesan 23, K Sabesan 21, Romesh Suranga 3/60, Pathu, Vihage 2/61, Kaveesha Dulanjana 2/94
St. Anthony’s College, Wattala – 242 (62.4) Dinuk Vishal 87, Sandun Madushanka 51, Abdul Rahuman 20, A. Saraan 4/66, K. Karisson 2/37, K. Abiranjan 2/56 & 43/1 (6) Avishka Tharindu 19*
MATCH DRAWN
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Royal College and Trinity College unfolded the 127th encounter of the 3rd oldest cricket rivalry of the island in Asgiriya today. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the home boys were bundled out for 165 as the Royal spinners stole the show. Royal ended the day on 81/2 with former skipper Kavindu and star batsman Ahan on strike.
Trinity College, Kandy vs Royal College, Colombo – Traditional
- Venue – Asgiriya International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Toss – Trinity College
Trinity College, Kandy – 165 (65) Shene Gunathilake 38, Umesh Raizan 36, Deemantha Bandara 23, Kamill Mishara 3/12, Gishan Balasooriya 3/34, Prashan Kalhara 2/33
Royal College, Colombo – 81/2 (28) Kavindu Chathuranga 27*, Ahan Sanchitha 23*, Matheeesha Pathirana 2/18
STUMPS – DAY 1
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