The Singer Schools ‘Under 19 Division 1’ Cricket Tournament 2018/19 got underway yesterday (10th September), with two traditional fixtures being played in Colombo and Kurunegala.
Gurukula College, Kelaniya vs Lumbini College, Colombo
The traditional fixture between Gurukula College and Lumbini College concluded today in a draw, with Gurukula College securing first innings points. Played at the Colts Cricket Ground in Colombo, the Gurukula College skipper won the toss and opted to bat first, and they managed to post a formidable score of 298 in their first innings.
Singer U19 Division 1 Tournament 2018/19 to commence next week
The Singer Schools ‘Under 19 Division 1’ Cricket Tournament 2018/19 will get underway next week with the participation of 36 teams in 4 groups.
Praveen Nimesh top scored with 65, Rashmika Mewan made 54, and Kemira Nayanathara chipped in with 53, to score half centuries for Gurukula College. In reply Lumbini College batsmen were bundled out for just 103 runs in their first innings.
Lakshan Sasanka and Sachintha Chamith were instrumental in causing the batting collapse of Lumbini College, sharing 7 wickets among them. The Lads from Kelaniya began their second innings with 195 runs ahead, and were 281 runs for 7 wickets when umpires called stumps on day two.
Rashmika Mewan who stroked a half century in the first innings starred again with the bat scoring 51, while Dilip Chamara contributed with a valuable 45. Nethul Rajapakse picked up 3 wickets for just 8 runs and Ravishka Wijesiri took 2 for 88 runs.
Summery
Gurukula College – 298 (78.1 over’s) Praveen Nimesh 65, Rashmika Mewan 54, Kemira Nayanathara 53, Sasitha Ashan 28, Shanaka Ishara 27, Sandunil Sankalpa 3/58, Raviska Wijesiri 3/78, & 281/7 (60 over’s) Rashmika Mewan 51, Dilip Chamara 45, Nuwan Chanaka 33, Sithija Chamod 31*, Praveen Nimesh 25, Sasith Hashan 22*. Nethul Rajapakse 3/08, Ravishka Wijesiri 2/88
Lumbini College – 103 (43.5) Ravishka Wijesiri 40, Pasindu Pramuditha 30, Lakshan Sasanka 4/28, Sachintha Chamith 3/13, Praveen Nimesh 2/15
Result – Match Drawn (Gurukula College won by first innings points)
St. Sylvesters College, Kandy vs St. Marys College, Kegalle
The traditional fixture between St. Sylvesters College and St. Marys College commenced today at the Welagedara Stadium in Kurunegala. After been asked to bat first, the Kandy boys managed to post solid 217 runs in their first innings. Nishantha Indrajith with 44 and Chandula Jayakody with 43, top scored for the boys from Kandy.
Sebs with a comprehensive win over the Thomians
St Sebastian’s College put together a dominating performance with both bat and ball to beat the in-form…
In reply St. Marys College was 69 for 3 wickets at stumps on day one. Sandeepa Weerasooriya scored 28, while Akalanka Pethiyagoda remained unbeaten on 21. The Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Summery
St. Sylvesters College –217 (57.2) Nishantha Indrajith 44, Chandula Jayakody 43, Pasan Hettiarachchi 32, Nadeeka Balasooriya 25, Avindu Herath 25. Yeshika Narasinghe 3/25, Maleesha Senanayaka 2/24, Januka Rathnasinghe 2/52
St. Marys College – 69/3 (37) Sandeepa Weerasooriya 28, Akalanka Pethiyagoda 21*
