De Mazenod College recorded a first innings win over Maris Stella College in their traditional fixture which was worked off today at De Mazenod College grounds.
After winning the toss, hosts’ skipper had no hesitation to bat first on their batting friendly home surface and they made 342 runs for 8 wickets before making the declaration. Sri Lankan U-19 player Krishan Sanjula blasted a brilliant 170 runs for the hosts. In reply Maris Stella was bundled out for just 139 runs in their first innings. Mithila Aravinda was the pick of the bowlers for De Mazenod picking up 5 wickets for 55 runs.
After being asked to follow on, the lads from Negombo showed a much better batting display in the second innings as they scored 411 runs for 6 wickets. Ashan Fernando stroked a double ton while skipper Lasith Croospulle scored 102 runs for the visitors.
Brief scores
De Mazenod College 342/8d (71.3) Krishan Sanjula 170, Nimna Fernando 66, Mithila Aravinda 37, Pasindu Ushetti 3/100, Naveen Fernando 2/82
Maris Stella College 139 (38.2) Roshen Fernando 60*, Mithila Aravinda 5/55, Asitha Silva 3/33, Mark Mathiasz 2/12 & 411/6 (76) Ashan Fernando 203, Lasith Croospulle 102, Roshen Fernando 65, Krishan Sanjula 2/11, Romal Fernando 3/160
