Five matches in the Singer Schools U-19 Division 1 two-day cricket tournament 2017/18 were conducted today around the island.
Mahinda College, Galle vs De Mazenod College, Kandana
Mahinda College recorded a comprehensive 10 wicket victory over De Mazenod College in the Group D fixture between the two sides which concluded today at the Mahinda College Grounds. De Mazenod resumed day two on 44 for 1 wicket and managed to post 213 runs all out in their first innings.
After being asked to follow on, the lads from Kandana did not show an improved batting display in the second innings as they were bundled out for just 121 runs. Left arm fast bowler Pasan Pethangoda was the main destroyer with the ball for Mahinda College as he picked up 4 wickets for 49 runs.
Brief Scores
Mahinda College 330/3d (73) Vinura Dulsara 123, Navod Paranavithana 121, Kevin Koththigoda 50* & 6/0 (2.2)
De Mazenod College 213 (73.1) Nimna Fernando 53, Saliya Jude 41, Nadun Dilshan 37, Mithila Geeth 29, Pasan Pethangoda 3/85, Subanu Rajapakshe 2/12, Kavindu Ediriweera 2/57 & 121 (30.1) Pasindu Rajamunendra 43, Praveen Fonseka 36, Pasan Pethangoda 4/49, , Navod Paranavithana 3/19, Ashan Kandamby 2/12
Result – Mahinda College won by 10 wickets
Isipathana College, Colombo vs Maris Stella College, Negombo
Maris Stella College defeated Isipathana College by 10 wickets in their Group B fixture which concluded today at Katuneriya. The lads from Negombo resumed day two on 243 for 5 and posted a solid 360 all out in their first innings. Skipper Lasith Croospulle top scored with 74 runs while right handed batsmen Ravindu Fernando (61) and Roshen Fernando (57) chipped in with half-tons.
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The Isipathana batters began their second innings 171 runs behind and were bowled out for just 182 runs while setting an easy target of 12 runs for Maris Stella College. Left arm spinner Pasindu Ushetti ripped through the Isipathana batting line up, picking up 7 wickets for 79 runs.
Brief Scores
Isipathana College 189 (41) Ayana Siriwardene 50, Anupama Herath 37, Khaliq Amath 36, Eshan Fernando 21, Aveesha Keshan 3/35, Ravindu Fernando 3/52, Pasindu Ushetti 2/25, Lasith Croospulle 2/45 & 182 (42.4) Shamilka Wickramathilaka 59*, Ayana Siriwardene 38, Ashen Gunawardene 36, Pasindu Ushetti 7/79, Lasith Croospulle 3/31
Maris Stella College 360 (76.3) Lasith Croospulle 74, Ravindu Fernando 61, Roshen Fernando 57, Maneesha Silva 44*, Mark Fernando 29, Kevin Perera 26, Madushika Sandaruwan 4/59, Dinath Dissanayake 3/69 & 13/0 (1.4)
Result – Maris Stella College won by 10 wickets
Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala vs St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy
The group D fixture between Maliyadeva College and St. Sylvester’s College concluded today at Pallekele Prison Grounds. The match ended as a draw but the crucial first innings points were won by St. Sylvester’s College. The lads from Kandy resumed day two on 129 for 4 wickets and only added another 97 runs to their overnight score.
The Maliyadeva batters showed an improved batting display in the second innings as they finished day two on 225 runs for 3 wickets. Chaluka Athapatthu top scored with 69 runs and Muditha Premadasa scored another half century (61*) in the match after scoring 63 runs in the first innings.
Brief Scores
Maliyadeva College 175 (51.4) Muditha Premadasa 63, Sanjeewan Priyadarshana 24, Nisanjaya Hettiarachchi 22, Hasindu Nishshanka 5/30, Kanishka Jayasekara 3/31, Nimsara Atthanagalla 2/40 & 225/3 (55) Chaluka Athapatthu 69, Muditha Premadasa 61*, Dulaj Ranathunga 50, Supun Samarathunga 25, Hasindu Nishshanka 2/65
St. Sylvester’s College 226 (39.4) Nadeera Balasooriya 56, Manjith Rajapaksha 45, M Pavithran 28, Pasan Hettiarachchi 26, Pasindu Thennakoon 2/27, Maduranga Naveen 2/54
Result – Match Drawn (St. Sylvester’s won first innings points)
Trinity College, Kandy vs St. Thomas’ College, Matara
The Group A fixture between Trinity College and St. Thomas College concluded today at the Uyanwattha grounds. The match ended in a draw but Trinity College managed to get vital first innings points. After winning the toss, the Thomian skipper opted to field first and the decision paid off as they restricted a strong Trinity batting line up to 122 runs.
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In reply, the lads from Matara also struggled to put a good score on the board as they were bundled out for just 119 runs. With first innings points in hand, the Trinitians began their second innings and declared at 201 runs for 6 wickets while setting a target of 205 runs for the Thomians to chase. They could only manage to post 111 runs for 6 wickets when umpires called stumps on day two.
Brief Scores
Trinity College 122 (44.3) Hasintha Jayasooriya 43, Lahiru Dilshan 5/17 & 201/6d (46.2) Trevon Percival 68, Hasintha Jayasooriya 42, Pubudu Bandara 38, Abishek Anandakumara 24, Nishanthika Jayaweera 3/40
S. Thomas College 119 (59.3) Nishanthika Jayaweera 35*, Trevon Percival 5/15, Kavishka Senadheera 2/39, Vimukthi Nethumal 2/24 & 111/6 (59) Mihisal Amoda 43, Gishanthika Jayaweera 24*, Vimukthi Nethumal 3/46, Kavishka Senadheera 2/34
Result – Match Drawn (Trinity won first innings points)
Nalanda College, Colombo vs St. Servatius College, Matara
Nalanda College took major honors against St. Servatius College in their Group C fixture which commenced today at the Nalanda College grounds. After being asked to bat first, the Nalanda batters struggled to post a solid first innings score on the board as they were bowled out for 194 runs.
Left handed batsman Rusiru de Silva top scored with 56 runs not out while Pasindu Manupriya picked up 4 wickets for 62 runs for the lads from Matara. In reply, Servatius batters were struggling at 50 for 6 as umpires called stumps on day one.
Brief Scores
Nalanda College 194 (70) Rusiru de Silva 56*, Dilhara Polgampola 31, Lakshitha Rasanjana 28, Avishka Perera 22, Pasindu Manupriya 4/62, Isuru Udayanga 2/24
St. Servatius College 50/6 (23) Madushan Hasaranga 3/17
