Seven matches in the Singer Schools U-19 Division 1 two-day cricket tournament 2017/18 were conducted today around the island.
Lumbini College, Colombo vs Mahinda College, Galle
Mahinda College recorded a comprehensive innings victory over Lumbini College in a Group D fixture which concluded today at Mahinda College grounds. Mahinda College resumed day two on 202 runs for 6 wickets and declared their innings at 289 runs for 9 wickets. Lumbini batsmen began their second innings 216 runs behind and were bowled out for 154 runs while handing an innings victory to the lads from Galle. Left arm fast bowler Pasan Pethangoda was the star of the match as he grabbed a match bag of 9 wickets for 75 runs.
Brief scores
Lumbini College 73 (31.4) Pasan Pethangoda 5/30, Kavindu Ediriweera 2/10 & 154 (54.2) Sandunil Sankalpa 36, Lakindu Upendra 33, Ranmal Fernando 26, Sathsara Madumal 20, Pasan Pethangoda 4/45, Navod Paranavithana 3/15, Kavindu Ediriweera 2/21
Mahinda College 289/9d (84) Hanishka Welahinda 107, Ashan Kandamby 66, Vinura Dulsara 27, Kavindu Ediriweera 26, Pramith Thewarapperuma 21, Madushanka Sirinadha 5/109, Hemal Lankara 2/37, Vimukthi Kulathunga 2/79
Result – Mahinda College won by an innings & 62 runs
Mahanama College, Colombo vs President’s College, Kotte
Group B fixture between Mahanama College and President’s College ended in a draw today at Welagedara grounds. However, the crucial first innings points were won by Mahanama College. The lads from Kotte batted today for their first inning but were bowled out for just 158 runs. Left arm spinner Hashan Sandeepa picked up 6 wickets for Mahanama College. After being asked to follow on, President’s College just managed to avoid a possible outright loss by posting 145 runs for 6 wickets at stumps.
Brief scores
Mahanama College 403/6d (95.1) Pavan Rathnayaka 175, Pawantha Weerasinghe 132, Pathum Rodrigo 30, Rifaz Mauroh 2/84
President’s College 158 (58.2) Iranga Hashan 51, Akila Roshan 24, Ganindu Dewmina 21, Hashan Sandeepa 6/66, Pawantha Weerasinghe 2/17 & 145/6 (43) Ganindu Dewmina 56*, Thashika Nirmal 33, Wathsara Perera 2/24, Lahiru Vithana 2/37
Result – Match Drawn (Mahanama won first innings points)
St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala vs St. Anthony’s College, Wattala
Traditional fixture between St. Anne’s College and St. Anthony’s College concluded today at St. Anthony’s College grounds. Match ended in a draw but the visitors managed to win first innings points. The lads from Wattala added only 138 runs to their overnight score as they were bowled out for 177 runs. The lads from Kurunegala began their second innings 117 runs ahead and posted 205 runs for 7 wickets at stumps on day two.
Brief scores
St. Anne’s College 294 (79.5) Dineth Chandimal 114, Randeera Ranasinghe 51, Wanitha Wanninayake 47, Dananjaya Bandara 21, Yasindu Jayaweera 5/76, Pasindu Chathuranga 2/27 & 205/7 (52) Pubudu Ganegama 40, Kavindu Ranasinghe 37, Lasith Warnakulasooriya 34*, Lakshika de Silva 28, Kavindu Hettiarachchi 3/14, Sanka Lahiru 3/74
St. Anthony’s College 177 (66.4) Avishka Tharindu 54, Rashmika Mewan 40, Pasindu Chathuranga 38*, Randeera Ranasinghe 4/46, Pubudu Ganegama 2/50
Result – Match Drawn (St. Anne’s won first innings points)
St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa vs St. Benedict’s College, Colombo
Group A fixture between St. Sebastian’s College and St. Benedict’s College commenced today at St. Benedict’s College grounds. After being asked to bat first, the hosts were bowled out for just 135 runs. Left arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama, who represented Sri Lanka Under 19s in the ongoing world cup, picked up 5 wickets for 44 runs. In reply, the lads from Moratuwa posted 161 runs for 6 wickets at stumps on day one. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
St. Benedict’s College 135 (44.5) Kaveesha Jayathilaka 54, Nisalka Dulaj 23, Praveen Jayawickrama 5/44, Nuwanidu Fernando 2/20
St. Sebastian’s College 161/6 (37) Tharusha Fernando 64, Nishitha Abilash 34, Shanel Fernando 22, Kaveesha Jayathilaka 3/26, Mahesh Theekshana 2/58
Wesley College, Colombo vs Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya
Group C fixture between Wesley College and Dharmapala College commenced today at Wesley College grounds. Wesley skipper decided to bat first after winning the toss on their home soil and declared their innings at 300 runs for 9 wickets. Right handed Movin Subasinghe top scored with 71 runs while left handed Sakuntha Liyanage remained unbeaten on 55 runs. Lads from Pannipitiya were 73 for 2 at stumps on day one.
Brief scores
Wesley College 300/9d (75.3) Movin Subasinghe 71, Sakuntha Liyanage 55*, Shenal Dangalle 44, Rahul Gunasekara 41, Thanuka Perera 30, Janith Sandakalum 22, Sashika de Silva 4/76, Avishka Hasarinda 2/41
Dharmapala College 73/2 (17) Amila Dayanaka 33*, Kushantha Peiris 20*
Nalanda College, Colombo vs Dharmaraja College, Kandy
Group C fixture between Nalanda College and Dharmaraja College commenced today at Nalanda College grounds. After being put into bat first, Nalanda posted a solid 301 runs for 9 wickets and declared their first innings. Left handed stroke maker Lakshitha Rasanjana stroked a magnificent century for the lads from Colombo. In reply, the Rajans were 67 runs for 3 wickets at stumps on day one.
Brief scores
Nalanda College 301/8d (69.3) Lakshitha Rasanjana 100, Avishka Fernando 54, Suhanga Wijewardena 45, Dilhara Polgampola 22, Ravindu de Silva 20, Virajith Ehalepola 2/45, Yasitha Samararathna 2/52, Navinda Dilshan 2/77, Upendra Warnakulsooriya 2/64
Dharmaraja College 67/3 (21)
Ananda College, Colombo vs Trinity College, Kandy
Traditional fixture between Ananda College and Trinity College commenced today at Ananda College grounds. Ananda skipper won the toss and had no hesitation to bat first on their home ground. They put on 260 runs all out for their first innings in 75 overs. Dushan Hettige, who scored a century against St. Sylvester’s couple of days ago, stroked another century for Ananda College today. In reply, Trinity College was 55 for 3 at stumps on day one.
Brief scores
Ananda College 260 (75) Dushan Hettige 114, Shamal Hirushan 66, Gishan Vishwajith 28*, Vimukthi Nethumal 4/79, Thisaru Dilshan 3/22, Kavishka Senadheera 3/80
Trinity College 55/3 (19) Shamal Hirushan 2/16
