The 2-day traditional encounter between St. Peter’s College and Nalanda College concluded today at St. Peter’s College Grounds in Bambalapitiya.
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After having won the toss, the Peterites decided to bowl first. However, the visitors proved that decision wrong as they declared on 340/7 with a magnificent 188 from the Nalandian opener, Rusiru Vilochana.
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Somehow, the home side too batted well for a major part of their innings, as they fell 1 run short of the Nalandians’ 1st innings score despite a sensational hundred from Vishen Halambage.
When the match ended in a draw, Nalanda College were on 68/1 for their 2nd innings.
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Brief Scores:
Nalanda College, Colombo 340/7d (85.4) Rusiru Vilochana 188, Sadew Samarasinghe 68, Kushmitha Silva 38, Lakindu Sachin 4/63 & 68/1 (13) Rusiru Vilochana 43*
St. Peter’s College, Colombo 339 (98.4) Vishen Helambage 122, Nathan David 44, Sajitha Vithanage 4/96, Janula Indusara 3/80
Result: Match Drawn (Nalanda College won 1st innings)
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