The group stage of the 5th Murali Harmony Cup came to an end as, Seenigama defining all odds made their way along with, Mahinda College, Nalanda College and St. Joseph’s College into the semi-finals.
Zahira College v St. Joseph’s College
Joes continued their dominance beating fellow Maradana lads, Zahira to cement their place in the semi final. Fine bowling coupled with excellent batting helped Joes to their third win of the tournament.
Brief Scores
Zahira College – 115/8 (20) Sajith Sameera 41, Mohomed Khalid 19, Harin Cooray 2/11
St. Josephs College – 117/3 (15.1) Shewon Fonseka 54, Dineth Madurawala 39
Result: Joes beat Zahira by 7 wickets.
Trinco-Batti Combined Schools v Kingswood College
A dead rubber game for both teams, Kingswood College Kandy came up triumphs with a consolation win beating Trinco-Batti Combined schools in a close game.
Brief Scores
Trinco Batti Combined Schools – 113/7 (20) M Sharuhan 21*, Janith Thennakoon 2/20, Yasod Kavinda 2/15
Kingswood College – 115/8 (18.3) Ruwantha Hathurusinghe 33, J M Fahim 2/18, M Sharuhan 2/23
Result: Kingswood beat Trinco Batti Combined Schools by 2 wickets.
Nalanda College v St Aloysius College
Nalanda College dominated with both bat and ball to sweep aside lackluster St Aloysius College to qualify for the semi finals of the tournament.
Brief Scores
Nalanda College – 175/5 (20)Sachintha Madumal 47, Lakshitha Manasinghe 36*, Eranga Jayasinghe 32*, Rajitha Nirmal 3/34
St Aloysius – 102/7 (20)Shakila Prabashwara 23, Rajitha Nirmal 20, Sachintha Madumal 2/20, Dinidu Wijewardana 2/20
Result: Nalanda beat St Aloysius by 73 runs.
Royal College v Up Country Combined Schools
Royal College got back to winning way after a shock result on day two to beat Up Country Combined schools by a massive 70 run margin in the final group stage game.
Brief Scores
Royal College – 159/6 (20) Krishikan Raveendranathan 43, Pasindu Sooriyabandara 35, Ronuka Jayawardene
Up Country Combined Schools – 89/9 (20) MMGK Akalanka 25, Charuka Hatharasinghe 2/15, Helitha Vithanage 2/17
Result: Royal beat Up Country Combined Schools by 70 runs.
Jaffna Central College v Monaragala Combined
Jaffna Central College came up with a stunning 1 run win defending a modest total of 144 against Monaragala Combined Schools. Monaragala requiring 9 runs in the final over, steped up S. Thasoban who conceded just 7 runs to hand Jaffna a hard fought win.
Brief Scores
Jaffna Central College – 144/8 (20)Srikantharajah Kowthaman 26, Sivapathasuntharam Alanraj 24, Nirantha De Silva 3/17
Monaragala Combined – 143/7 (20)Anjula Prasanjith 53, Anton Ramaesh Anasraj 3/20
Result: Jaffna Central College beat Monaragala Combined by 1 run.
Kaluthara Maha Vidyalaya v K & M Combined Schools
Strong batting along with superior bowling helped Kaluthara Maha Vidyalaya get over the line easily against & M Combined Schools, even though the game had no affect on the final standings.
Brief Scores
Kalutara Maha Vidyalaya – 140/7 (19.5) Dilshan Jayawardana 51, Surenthiran Danijal 3/09, Arunasala Akilan 2/25
K & M Combined Schools – 116 (18.2) Ragunanthan Rajeevan 27, Vaiththeeswaran Thanapriyan 21, Chanuka Lakshan 2/15
Result: Kalutara Maha Vidyalaya beat K & M Combined Schools by 24 runs.
Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools v Mahinda College
Mahinda College booked their semi final spot with a commanding win over help-less Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools. Batting first Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools were bowled out for just 80 runs as Mahinda reached their target in just 10 overs.
Brief Scores
Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools – 80 (19.4) Gunaraja Hadshan Paulraj 29, Kavindu Ediriweera 4/19, Kan Kanamge Kaveen 2/07, Malintha Gunathilaka 2/15
Mahinda College – 84/3 (10) Ravindu Welihinda 28*
Result: Mahinda beat Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools by 7 wickets.
Seenigama Combined Schools v Jaffna Combine Schools
Seenigama Combined defined all odds, qualifying for the semi finals comprehensively beating Jaffna Combine Schools by 59 runs in the final group stage game of the 5th Murali Harmony Cup.
Brief Scores
Seenigama Combined Schools – 133 (19.2) Chathura Milan 41, Nilanka Rukshitha 36*, Vasanthan Jathushan 3/20, Logendran Sivaluxsan 3/24, Kanagaratnam Kapilraj 2/19
Jaffna Combine Schools – 74/9 (20) S P J Flemin 29, Ushan Imantha 4/14
Result: Seenigama Combined beat Jaffna Combine Schools by 59 runs.
Women’s Segment
Batting second was the call of the day for the ladies as Matale Ladies, FOG-Seenigama Ladies and Shakthi Ladies all managed wins batting second.
Photos: Murali Harmony Cup 2016 – Day 3
Brief Scores
Matale Ladies v Polonnaruwa Ladies
Polonnaruwa Ladies 93/5 (15) Chandrakanthi Aththanadeniya 34, Madushani Shashikala 22, Dilrukshi Arambegoda 2/15, Sandamini Lanka 2/19
Matale Ladies 97/3 (11.3) Lakmini Koswatta 26, Chamali Pussella 24, Chandrakanthi Aththanadeniya 2/19
Result: Matale Ladies beat Polonnaruwa Ladies by 7 wickets.
FOG-Seenigama Ladies v Monaragala Ladies
Monaragala Ladies Academy 99/5 (15) Peshala Ranahansi 50, Nirosha Sanjeewani 23
FOG-Seenigama Ladies 102/5 (11.1) Sathya Sandeepani 50*, Monika Chandani 3/16
Result: FOG-Seenigama Ladies beat Monaragala Ladies Academy by 5 wickets.
Shakthi Ladies v Badulla Ladies
Badulla Ladies – 90/9 (15) RMJC Rathnayake 20, Sachini Sewwandi 4/07, Thilini Lakshika 2/18
Shakthi Ladies – 92/6 (12.5) Dilini Yasara 25, Sugandika Gimhani 25*, Shachini Uththara 3/15
Resule: Shakthi Ladies beat Badulla Ladies by 4 wickets.
The boys semi finals will take place on24th September as Seenigama Combined vs Mahinda College in the first semi-final at Mullathivu IODR oval from 9.30am – 12.40pm.
As St. Joseph’s College vs Nalanda College will be semi final number two at Muullathivu IODR oval from 1.40pm – 4.50pm.
The ladies segment will continue with the final group stage games before the knockout round.
Boy’s points table:
GROUP A
| TEAMS | MAT | WON | LOST | TIED | N/R | PTS | NET RR | FOR | AGAINST |
| Seenigama Combined Schools | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +3.274 | 476/58.0 | 296/60.0 |
| Royal College | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.857 | 355/52.5 | 282/58.0 |
| Jaffna Combine Schools | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.290 | 249/54.1 | 311/52.5 |
| Up Country Combined Schools | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4.052 | 293/60.0 | 484/54.1 |
GROUP B
| TEAMS | MAT | WON | LOST | TIED | N/R | PTS | NET RR | FOR | AGAINST |
| St. Joseph’s College | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +2.582 | 490/55.1 | 378/60.0 |
| Zahira College | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.274 | 306/60.0 | 266/49.3 |
| Monaragala Combined | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.701 | 316/54.2 | 391/60.0 |
| Jaffna Central College | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.283 | 383/60.0 | 460/60.0 |
GROUP C
| TEAMS | MAT | WON | LOST | TIED | N/R | PTS | NET RR | FOR | AGAINST |
| Nalanda College | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +3.017 | 427/60.0 | 246/60.0 |
| Kaluthara Maha Vidyalaya | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.297 | 285/52.0 | 311/60.0 |
| K & M Combined Schools | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.303 | 304/59.5 | 383/60.0 |
| St Aloysius College (Ratnapura) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.223 | 288/60.0 | 364/51.5 |
GROUP D
| TEAMS | MAT | WON | LOST | TIED | N/R | PTS | NET RR | FOR | AGAINST |
| Mahinda College | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.810 | 363/50.0 | 327/60.0 |
| Kingswood College (Kandy) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.183 | 350/58.3 | 288/60.0 |
| Trinco-Batti Combined Schools | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.966 | 380/60.0 | 314/58.3 |
| Mannar-Vavuniya Combined Schools | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.863 | 175/60.0 | 339/50.0 |
