Six matches in the Singer Schools U-19 Division 1 two-day cricket tournament 2017/18 were conducted today around the island. St. Aloysius College, Galle vs D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo
St. Aloysius College comprehensively defeated D.S. Senanayake College by 10 wickets today at Galle International Cricket Stadium to reclaim the the R.I.T Alles Memorial Trophy.
D.S batsmen resumed day two on 17 runs for 4 wickets and were bundled out for just 112 runs. Kavika Dilshan was the star with the ball as he grabbed a 5 wicket haul for 27 runs.
After being asked to follow on, D.S batsmen struggled again with the bat and they were ultimately bowled out for 178 runs. Left arm spinner Hareen Buddhila, who represented Sri Lanka U-19 team in the recently concluded world cup, picked up 4 wickets while Kavika Dilshan picked up another 4 wickets to make his match tally into 9 wickets.
Brief scores
St. Aloysius College 283/7d (81.1) : Ashen Bandara 101, Gimhan Ashirwada 39, Ravindu Sanjana 28, Niluksha Dulmina 27, Sandeepa Shamod 25, Pasindu Adhithya 2/28, Muditha Lakshan 2/62 & 11/0 (2.1)
D.S. Senanayake College 112 (46.2) : Chamath Yatawara 24, Kavika Dilshan 5/27 Niluksha Dulmina 3/16 & 178 (47.4) Chamath Yatawara 53, Pasindu Adhithya 47, Hareen Buddhila 4/48, Kavika Dilshan 4/58
Result – St. Aloysius College won by 10 wickets
Maris Stella College, Negombo vs Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa
Maris Stella College thrashed Prince of Wales College by 90 runs today at Kadirana grounds. Cambrians resumed day two on 98 runs for 7 wickets and added only 18 runs for the remaining 3 wickets. Left arm spinner Pasindu Ushetti bowled brilliantly as he picked up 5 wickets for 34 runs.
The Negombo boys began their second innings 56 runs ahead but a batting collapse saw them bundled out for just 111 runs. The Cambrians had to chase down 168 runs to win the match but were bundled for just 77 runs. Pasindu Ushetti picked up another 5 wicket haul in the second innings which made his match tally into 10 wickets for 65 runs.
Brief scores
Maris Stella College 172 (56.1): Mark Fernando 41, Kevin Perera 38, Lasith Croospulle 21, Roshen Fernando 21, Kaumal Nanayakkara 4/43, Naduka Fernando 2/35, Savindu Peiris 2/58 & 111 (36) Roshen Fernando 33*, Lasith Croospulle 23, Savindu Peiris 6/57, Kaumal Nanayakkara 4/35
Prince of Wales College 116 (40.1): Suwath Mendis 25, Avindu Fernando 20, Pasindu Ushetti 5/34, Naveen Fernando 3/30 & 77 (30) Vishwa Chathuranga 30, Pasindu Ushetti 5/31, Ravindu Fernando 5/25
Result – Maris Stella College won by 90 runs
St. Servatius College, Matara vs Gurukula College, Kelaniya
Group C fixture between St. Servatius College and Gurukula College ended in a draw today at Sooriyawewa International Cricket Stadium. However, the crucial first innings points were won by Gurukula College. After being 116 runs for 3 wickets at one stage, the lads from Kelaniya were all out for 212 runs but managed to get first innings lead of 21 runs.
Pruthuvi Rusara and Kemira Nayanathara contributed with 40 runs and 36 runs respectively. Lads from Matara struggled again in the second innings as they posted 155 runs for 9 wickets when umpires called stumps on day two. Ruwan Chanaka was the pick of the bowlers for the Kelaniya boys with 3 wickets to his name.
Brief scores
St. Servatius College 191 (61.4): Chethaka Denuwan 42, Pasindu Manupriya 39, Isuru Udayanga 37, Thilan Prashan 27, Yushan Malith 4/24 & 155/9 (56.3) Kesara Nuwantha 43, Ruwan Chanaka 3/39
Gurukula College 212 (73.1): Pruthuvi Rusara 40, Kemira Nayanathara 36, Nuwan Chanaka 33, Lasindu Arosha 31, Shashika Dulshan 3/58, Supun Kavinda 2/23
Result – Match Drawn (Gurukula won first innings points)
Wesley College, Colombo vs St. Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa
Group C fixture between Wesley College and St. Joseph Vaz College commenced today at Campbell Park, Borella. After winning the toss, Wesley skipper Thisuraka Akmeemana decided to bat first and posted 273 runs on the board.
Right handed stroke maker Movin Subasinghe top scored with 82 runs while Nipun Dananjaya starred with the ball picking up 6 wickets for 74 runs. In reply, St. Joseph Vaz College was 34 runs for 2 wickets at stumps on day one. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
Wesley College 273 (76.1): Movin Subasinghe 82, Hasith Geesara 47, Sakuntha Liyanage 33, Thisuraka Akmeemana 30, Buddhima Wijesundara 28, Shenal Dangalle 22, Nipun Dananjaya 6/74, Avindu Shehara 3/66
St. Joseph Vaz College 34/2 (16)
Trinity College, Kandy vs Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda
Group A fixture between Trinity College commenced today at Asgiriya Stadium. After being put into bat, Trinity lions were bowled out for 181 runs. Right handed batsman Trevon Percival top scored with 63 runs while Dinuka Dilshan starred with the ball for the visitors with 5 wickets for 27 runs.
Sokians also struggled with the bat in reply as they finished day one on 150 runs for 9 wickets. Match will continue tomorrow for day two. Rashmika Thisaru and Kavishka Senadeera picked up 3 wickets each for hosts.
Brief scores
Trinity College 181 (41.4): Trevon Percival 63, Hasintha Jayasooriya 33, Dinuka Dilshan 5/27, Akila Mendis 3/09
Dharmasoka College 150/9 (50): Ravindu Rashantha 40, Isurinda Mendis 36, Kavindu Nadeeshan 20, Rashmika Thisaru 3/25, Kavishka Senadeera 3/27, Vimukthi Nethumal 2/45
S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia vs Lumbini College, Colombo
Group D fixture between S. Thomas’ College and Lumbini College commenced today at S. Thomas’ College grounds, Mount Lavinia. Hosts’ skipper won the toss and invited the opposition to take the first lease of the wicket.
However, the visitors struggled to post a solid score on the board as they were shot out for 179 runs. Shannon Fernando was the main destroyer with the ball as he took 6 wickets for 33 runs. In reply, the hosts managed to score 126 runs for 3 wickets at stumps on day one. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
Lumbini College 179 (67.3): Kevin Kemitha 43, Lakindu Upendra 38, Dushan Fernando 22, Prabath Madusanka 20, Vimukthi Kulathunga 20, Shannon Fernando 6/33, Thevin Eriyagama 2/30
S. Thomas’ College 126/3 (27): Manthila Wijerathne 49*, Dulith Gunarathne 46*, Pasindu Nadun 2/18
