Three traditional fixtures of the Singer Schools Under 19 Division 1 Cricket Tournament 2018/19 were conducted today around the island.
Thurstan College, Colombo vs President’s College, Kotte
Traditional fixture between Thurstan College and President’s College commenced today at Thurstan Main Ground in Colombo. After being put into bat first, hosts put on 321 runs on the board for their first innings. Ranesh Silva (59), Bawantha Jayasinghe (57), Pruthuvi Tharakshya (54) top scored with half-tons for the home side.
Gurukula College takes honors in drawn game
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Iranga Hashan was the pick of the bowlers for lads from Kotte as he grabbed 4 scalps for 64 runs. In reply, visitors made 65 runs for 1 wicket at stumps on day one. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief Scores
Thurstan College – 321/8d (72.1) Ranesh Silva 59, Bawantha Jayasinghe 57*, Pruthuvi Tharakshya 54, Shalaka Bandara 41, Yohan Liyanage 28, Iranga Hashan 4/64, Kasun Malinga 2/19
President’s College – 65/1 (20) Dinith Nelumdeniya 29*
Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala vs D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo
Traditional fixture between Maliyadeva College and D.S. Senanayake College commenced today at Bandaragama Public Grounds. Maliyadeva College won the toss and opted to bat first but the decision backfired as they were bundled out for 201 runs for their first innings.
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Tharindu Navodya and Amitha Dabare excelled with the ball for D.S. Senanayake College as they shared 6 wickets among themselves. D.S. Senanayake College batsmen showed a much better batting display in their reply, scoring 239 runs for 2 wickets at stumps on day one.
Abishek Liyanarachchi stroked a magnificent century in quick time. Teron Basker (46) and Muditha Lakshan (44) remained unbeaten in the middle when umpires called stumps. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief Scores
Maliyadeva College – 201 (49.1) Gayantha Wickramathanthri 45, Kaveen Bandara 39, Brian Karunanayake 32, Supun Sumanarathne 25, Tharindu Navodya 4/60, Amitha Dabare 2/08
D.S. Senanayake College – 239/2 (43) Abishek Liyanarachchi 101, Teron Basker 46*, Muditha Lakshan 44*, Amitha Dabare 38,
St. Thomas College, Matara vs Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda
Traditional fixture between St. Thomas College and Dharmasoka College commenced today at Uyanwattha Ground in Matara. After winning the toss, St. Thomas College decided to bat first and made 248 runs all-out for their first innings. Mihimal Amoda starred with the bat for the hosts scoring 122 runs.
St. Sylvester’s College take 1st innings points in drawn game
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In the bowling department, Naveen Rasanga and Kavindu Nadeeshan did well for the visitors taking 3 wickets each. In reply, the visitors finished day one on 48 runs for 1 wicket in 20 overs. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief Scores
St. Thomas College – 248 (77.2) Mihimal Amoda 122, Gisanthika Jayaweera 45, Kavindu Ridmal 28*, Nipun Ruchira 24, Naveen Rasanga 3/29, Kavindu Nadeeshan 3/97
Dharmasoka College – 48/1 (20)
