St. Servatius’ College, Matara have secured their place in the semi-finals of the U19 Inter-Schools Division 1 Tier ‘B’ Two Day Tournament 2022/23.
St. Servatius’ College managed to qualify for the semi-finals of the U19 Inter-Schools Division 1 Tier ‘B’ two-day tournament as they claimed first innings win over Ananda College in the quarter-final encounter played today at Uyanwatta Stadium, Matara.
After posting a solid first innings total of 308 runs on the board, the lads from Matara managed to restrict Ananda batters to 181 runs thanks to a brilliant spell of bowling by Viran Chamuditha who picked up 5 wickets for 58 runs.
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The traditional two-day encounter between St. Peter’s College and Isipathana College ended in a draw today, but the former managed to take major honors in the drawn game.
Oveen Salgadu of St. Peter’s College stole the limelight scoring centuries in both innings for his side. After scoring a brilliant 103 runs in the first innings yesterday, Salgadu came up with another batting masterclass today scoring 115 runs in the Peterites’ second innings.
Meanwhile, Maris Stella College managed to take the upper hand on day one against St. Sylvester’s College in the Tier ‘B’ quarter-final encounter that commenced today at FTZ Sports Complex, Katunayake.
Batting first, St. Sylvester’s College were bowled out for just 161 runs for their first innings. Ramith Bandara was the pick of the bowlers for Maris Stella College as he snared 4 wickets for 24 runs. Maris Stella College replied strongly with the bat posting 163/4 at the close of play on day one.
Brief Scores
St. Servatius’ College, Matara 308/9d (87.5) Chiran Neththaru 124, Mithila Charles 72, Viran Chamuditha 34, Thisan Dewmith 23, Ruvishan Perera 3/51, Ayesh Shashimal 3/83, Yehan Gunasinghe 2/38 & 130/2 (29) Tharush Damindu 51*, Vishwa Supun 34*, Diniru Abeywickramasinghe 28
Ananda College, Colombo 181 (76.5) Mihin Munasinghe 59, Kithma Sithmal 33, Viran Chamuditha 5/58, Tharush Damindu 2/32, Chathum Bimsara 2/37
Result – Match Drawn (St. Servatius’ College qualified to Semi-Finals on first innings points)
St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy 161 (47.1) Malith Lakshan 68, Khanka Wickramasinghe 28, Kavishka Imesh 22, Ramith Bandara 4/24, Shean Adithya 3/29, Chirath Adithya 2/43
Maris Stella College, Negombo 163/4 (34) Shean Adithya 46, Sadew Rathnayaka 38, Ramith Bandara 34, Anshen De Silva 21
Stumps – Day 1
St. Peter’s College, Colombo 205 (64.2) Oveen Salgadu 103, Rusanda Gamage 45, Chamindu Perera 25, S. Kabilesvaran 4/52, Sithuka Gunawardene 3/21, Kevin Samuel 2/41 & 228/6 (63) Oveen Salgadu 115, Nimutu Gunawardana 29, Lesandu Kalpage 2/22, S. Kabilesvaran 2/37
Isipathana College, Colombo 173 (70.2) Tharusha Nethsara 58, Tharushka Ashel 23, Sithuka Gunawardene 21, Shennan Rodrigo 5/48, Kavika Jayasundara 3/17, Nimutu Gunawardana 2/24
Result – Match Drawn
St. Anthony’s College, Wattala 304 (87.1) Amitha Sandeepa 154, Pathum Vihanga 70, Vihanga Rashmitha 29, Geethika De Silva 3/50, Mahima Kotuwila 2/35, Adithya Nirvan 2/40 & 155/6 (53.1) Amitha Sandeepa 83, Pathum Vihanga 28*, Kevin Nanayakkara 5/52
St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala 143 (53.1) Buddima Sahan 37, Mahima Kotuwila 32, Chamith Sasenjana 20, Amitha Sandeepa 3/28, Pathum Vihanga 3/42, Prasad Maduranga 2/42
Result – Match Drawn
Trinity College, Kandy 230 (60.4) Rahal Amarasinghe 77, Lakwin Abeysinghe 55, Vibhavith Ehelepola 31, Rasindu Fernendo 3/67, Uneth Peiris 2/31, Basuru Kalhara 2/34, & 183/5d (27) Rahal Amarasinghe 82, Supun Waduge 44, Kusal Wijethunga 36, Prince Fernando 2/22, Tharindu Amarasingha 2/54
Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa 249/8d (72) Oshan De Silva 81, Tharindu Amarasingha 44, Ranuka Rodrigo 29, Rivith Jayasoriya 28, Uneth Peiris 24, Dinuka Tennakoon 5/61, Tharana Wimaladarma 2/82 & 39/1 (4.4) Tharindu Amarasingha 36
Result – Match Drawn
Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya 136 (39.2) Yasith Wickramasinghe 52, Ravindu Colamboge 28, Senitha Halambage 5/62, Pathum Malitha 3/27, Chanaka Jananga 2/31, & 151 (36.4) Dihindu Herath 33, Rukshan Devinda 25, Ravindu Colamboge 21*, Senitha Halambage 4/50, Ishan Anuradha 3/32, Chanaka Jananga 2/37
Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda 249 (51.1) Randul Samarahewa 65, Senitha Halambage 65, Akash Mendis 50, Rukshan Devinda 6/67, Nulan Senevirathne 4/86 & 39/3 (8.2) Nulan Senevirathne 2/22
Result – Dharmasoka College won by 7 wickets
Devapathiraja College, Rathgama 282/7 (94) Pawan Sandesh 134, Jeewaka Shashen 98, Viranga Yeshan 2/25, Dasith Gunathilake 2/66
Stumps – Day 1