Six matches in the Singer Schools U-19 Division 1 two-day cricket tournament 2017/18 was conducted today around the island.
S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia vs Lumbini College, Colombo
S. Thomas’ College recorded an innings victory over Lumbini College in their Group D fixture which concluded today at the S. Thomas’ College Grounds in Mount Lavinia. After been 126 runs for 3 wickets overnight, S. Thomas’ College declared their innings today at 280 runs for 5 wickets.
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Right handed batsmen Manthila Wijerathne’s stroke play was the highlight of the innings as he scored an unbeaten 105 runs to put S. Thomas’s on top. Lumbini coming to their second innings, had a challenging task at hand trailing by 101 runs, but failed to stay in the game as they were dismissed for just 99 runs. Thomian Left arm spinner Pavith Rathnayake was instrumental in causing the collapse taking 4 wickets for 23 runs.
Scores in Brief
Lumbini College 179 (67.3 Overs) Kevin Kemitha 43, Lakindu Upendra 38, Dushan Fernando 22, Prabath Madusanka 20, Vimukthi Kulathunga 20, Shanesh Fernando 6/33, Thevin Eriyagama 2/30 & 99 (32 Overs) Sandunil Sankalpa 24, Dushan Fernando 20, Pavith Rathnayake 4/23, Thevin Eriyagama 2/09, Shannon Fernando 2/40
S. Thomas’ College 280/5d (59) Manthila Wijerathne 105*, Dulith Gunarathne 87, Maneesha Rupasinghe 29, Thevin Eriyagama 24, Pasindu Nadun 3/44
Result – S. Thomas College won by an innings & 02 runs
Wesley College, Colombo vs Joseph Vaz College, Wennappuwa
Wesley College had to be content with first innings points as their Group C fixture against Joseph Vaz College played at Campbell Park, Borella ended in a draw. Joseph Vaz College resumed day two, on 34/2 and were bowled out for 183 runs in their first innings. Wesley began their second innings with a 90 run lead and managed to score 72 runs for 8 wickets before declaring, setting a target of 163 runs for the opposing team to chase.
Sashan Deneth and Nipun Dananjaya picked up 4 wickets each for the lads from Wennappuwa. Joseph Vaz College got off to a flying start in their run chase but was contained to a draw as they were only able to score 76 runs for 3 wickets at stumps on day two. Nipun Dananjaya made a quick half ton for Joseph Vaz College.
Scores in Brief
Wesley College 273 (76.1 Overs) 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 & 72/8d (29.4 Overs) Hasith Geesara 27, Sashan Deneth 4/29, Nipun Dananjaya 4/24
Joseph Vaz College 183 (66.4 Overs) Anjana Rukmal 69, Thilan Pradeeptha 34, Movin Subasinghe 4/60, Mohomed Ubaidullah 2/22, Sakuntha Liyanage 2/28 & 76/3 (11.2 Overs) Nipun Dananjaya 52
Result – Match Drawn (Wesley won first innings points)
Trinity College, Kandy vs Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda
The Group ‘A’ fixture between Trinity College and Dharmasoka College resumed at the Asgiriya Stadium with Dharmasoka declaring at 150/9 adding no runs to their overnight score. Trinity began their second innings with a lead of 31 runs and declared at 222/5 by setting a target of 254 runs.
Pubudu Bandara made 96 runs and Hasitha Boyagoda chipped in with 47 runs for the Trinitians.
Dharamasoka chasing 254 were only be able to make 172/ 6 at stumps. Dinuka Dilshan (71) and Chamindu Dilshan (38) chased with determination, although the frequent fall of wickets held back the run rate for Dharmasoka.
Scores in Brief
Trinity College 181 (41.4 Overs) Trevon Percival 63, Hasintha Jayasooriya 33, Dinuka Dilshan 5/27, Akila Mendis 3/09 & 222/5d (45.1 Overs) Pubudu Bandara 96, Hasitha Boyagoda 47, Akila Mendis 3/65
Dharmasoka College 150/9d (50 Overs) Ravindu Rashantha 40, Isurinda Mendis 36, Kavindu Nadeeshan 20, Rashmika Thisaru 3/25, Kavishka Senadeera 3/27, Vimukthi Nethumal 2/45 & 172/6 (55 Overs) Dinuka Dilshan 71, Chamindu Dilshan 38, Sachin Sandeep 33, Kavishka Senadeera 3/65, Vimukthi Nethumal 2/58
Result – Match Drawn (Trinity won first innings points)
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo vs Ananda College, Colombo
Miranga Wickramage’s 7 wicket haul for 28 runs was the highlight of the Group D fixture between Ananda College and St. Joseph’s College which commenced today at St. Joseph’s College Grounds. The visiting skipper decided to bat first after winning the toss but the team crumbled for just 144 runs. In reply, Josephs managed to get a first innings lead as they finished day one on 181 runs for 7 wickets. Left handed stroke maker Revan Kelly top scored with 75 runs while Jehan Daniel contributed with 45 runs.
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Scores in Brief
Ananda College 144 (51.3) Lakshitha Amarasekara 27, Kamesh Nirmal 22, Miranga Wickramage 7/28, Lakshan Gamage 2/45
St. Joseph’s College 181/7 (54) Revan Kelly 75, Jehan Daniel 45, Shevaan Rassool 26, Damindu Rishan 3/46
Dharmaraja College, Kandy vs St. Servatius College, Matara
Group C fixture between Dharmaraja College and St. Servatius College commenced today at Uyanwaththa Grounds. Dharmaraja skipper Bawantha Udangamuwa won the toss and decided to bat first but his decision backfired as they were bundled out for 119 runs. In reply, the lads from Matara posted 119 runs for 4 wickets when umpires called for stumps on day one.
Scores in Brief
Dharmaraja College 119 (47) Virajith Ehalepola 43, Supun Kavinda 3/12, Keshara Nuwantha 2/21, Thilan Prashan 2/25, Shashika Dulshan 2/32
St. Servatius College 119/4 (46) Supun Kavinda 26, Pushpika Dilshan 25
St. Benedict’s College, Colombo vs Bandaranayake College, Gampaha
Group A fixture between St. Benedict’s College and Bandaranayake College commenced today at Makandura Public Grounds. After winning the toss, St. Benedict’s skipper opted to field first and restricted the opposition to 174 runs. Off spinner Mahesh Theekshana and Right arm fast medium bowler Imesh Fernando picked up 5 wickets each for Benedicts. However, St. Benedict’s College batsmen struggled in their first innings as they finished day one on 95 runs for 7 wickets.
Scores in Brief
Bandaranayake College 174 (53) Madawa Thathsara 40, Sahiru Roshen 30, Imesh Fenando 5/48, Mahesh Theekshana 5/61
St. Benedict’s College 95/7 (40) Shanika Nirmal 41, Prabash Alwis 3/13, Arosha Wickramage 2/26
