The U19 Division I Schools Cricket Tournament featured four games today (21th December) at different venues across the island.
Mahanama College secured a commanding victory over St. Servatius College, winning by an innings and 75 runs. Chamika Heenatigala, Sithum Vihanga, and Dulnith Sigera delivered outstanding performances with the bat, scoring two centuries in their first innings. In response, St. Servatius College managed only 190 runs in their first innings. Viran Chamuditha contributed a crucial 95 runs, while Praveen Madusanka remained unbeaten with 20 runs. On the bowling side, Anuka Wijewardhane was exceptional, taking 7 wickets across both innings, and Sithum Vihanga supported the effort with 3 wickets in St. Servatius’ first innings.
The match between St. Thomas College, Matara, and Moratu Maha Vidyalaya ended in a draw, with St. Thomas College claiming the first-innings victory, highlighted by Pesandu Sanjan’s brilliant century. Sandun Sudarshana Suwaris and Vihanga Nethsara each took 3 wickets for St. Thomas College. On the Moratu Maha Vidyalaya side, Sanjana Senavirathna contributed 45 runs, hitting 5 fours and a six. Manuga Guruge delivered an exceptional bowling performance, taking 5 wickets for just 24 runs, while Pesandu Sanjan added to the effort with 3 wickets for 33 runs.
- Puljith Wathsuka and Sandaru Malshan Clinches the Win for Devapathiraja College
- Kithma brings his international experience to the school cricket circuit, impressing with both bat and ball.
- St. Peter’s take the upper hand over Gurukula Kelaniya
- Chamika Heenatigala and Sithum Vihanga shine with brilliant tons
In another match, skipper Pulisha Thilakarathne played a brillient innings against Maliyadeva College, scoring 53 runs with 3 fours, while Dimantha Mahavithana added 45 runs. Thaveesha Balasooriya claimed 4 wickets for 60 runs, and Dimath Rivisahan picked up 3 wickets for 69 runs against Trinity College.
In response, Maliyadeva College ended day one at 53/6. Pahasara Bandara contributed 30 runs in Maliyadeva’s first innings, while Thisal Yapa took 4 wickets for Trinity College
Brief Scores:
Mahanama College, Colombo vs St. Servatius College, Matara at Bloomfield Grounds, Colombo – 21/22 December
Mahanama College – 360/6d (77) Chamika Heenatigala 106, Sithum Vihanga 102, Dulnith Sigera 45, Chalana Indusha 2/31
St. Servatius College – 190(50.2) Viran Chamuditha 95, Praveen Madusanka 20*, Sithum Vihanga 3/36, Anuka Wijewardhane 3/41 & 95(f/o) (45.3) Sanju Dilshan 24, Anuka Wijewardhane 4/32, Chamika Heenatigala 2/18
Result – Mahanama College, Colombo won by an inning and 75 runs
St. Thomas College, Matara vs Moratu Maha Vidyalaya, Moratuwa at Uyanwatta Ground, Matara – 21/22 December
St. Thomas College – 195/9d (47.5) Pesandu Sanjan 100, Ochintha Chamika 46, Sandun Sudarshana Suwaris 3/37, Vihanga Nethsara 3/68 & 33(4) Abdul Maajid 18*, Senura Gihan 12*
Moratu Maha Vidyalaya – 105(41.5) Sanjana Senavirathna 45, Isuru Nidarshana Fernando 16, Manuga Guruge 5/24, Pesandu Sanjan 3/33
Result – Match Drawn, St. Thomas’ College, Matara Won by 1st innings
Trinity College, Kandy vs Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala at Asgiriya Ground, Kandy – 22/23 December
Trinity College – 215(67.1) Pulisha Thilakarathne 53, Dimantha Mahavithana 45, Aadham Hilmy 30, Thaveesha Balasooriya 4/60, Dimath Rivisahan 3/69
Maliyadeva College – 53/6 (16.4) Pahasara Bandara 30, Sandeepa Chamod 15*, Thisal Yapa 4/32, Dimantha Mahavithana 1/0
Stumps – Day 1
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