Four matches in the Singer Schools U-19 Division 1 two-day cricket tournament 2017/18 were concluded today around the island.
Richmond College vs St. Peter’s College
St. Peter’s College managed to record an outright victory over strong outfit Richmond College in the Group C encounter which concluded today at St. Peter’s College. Hosts resumed day two on 51 runs for 1 wicket and went onto post 239 all out for their first innings. Richmond College began their second innings with 36 runs behind and batting collapse saw them bundled out for just 87 runs. Right arm off spinner Sachin Silva was main destroyer with the ball for hosts as he bagged 7 wickets for 19 runs. St. Peter’s College had only 52 runs to chase to win the match which they did with 7 wickets to spare.
Brief scores
Richmond College – 203 (76) Thaveesha Abishek 63, Sandun Mendis 53, Adithya Siriwardane 20, Shivan Perera 3/27, Miflal Ameen 2/72 & 87 (27.4) Sandun Mendis 22, Sachin Silva 7/19, Miflal Ameen 3/50
St. Peter’s College – 239 (91.5) Shanon Fernando 38, Sulakshana Fernando 37, Ranmith Jayasena 37, Ruwin Senevirathne 30, Sachin Silva 24, Miflal Ameen 24, Dilum Sudheera 4/74, Sandun Mendis 4/80, Thaveesha Abishek 2/32 & 55/3 (6.4) Shalith Fernando 21*
Result – St. Peter’s won by 7 wickets
Maris Stella College vs Thurstan College
Traditional fixture between Maris Stella College and Thurstan College ended in a draw at Thurstan Main Grounds but the visitors managed to win first innings points. Thurstan batters resumed day two on 65 for 4 and only added another 141 runs for remaining 6 wickets as they were bowled out for 206 runs. Pasindu Ushetti and Naveen Fernando picked up 4 wickets each for visitors. After being asked to follow on, Thurstan scored 205 runs for 6 wickets at stumps on day two.
Brief scores
Maris Stella College – 363/8d (72) Ashan Fernando 102*, Kevin Perera 102*, Chathura Anuradha 26, Ayesh Weerathne 3/64, Yeshan Wickramarachchi 3/67, Nipun Lakshan 2/76
Thurstan College – 206 (61.5) Nipun Lakshan 45, Yeshan Wickramarachchi 25, Pansilu Deshan 24, Naveen Fernando 4/66, Pasindu Ushetti 4/48 & 205/6 (47.4) Sawan Prabhash 61, Pansilu Deshan 49, Yeshan Wickramarachchi 41, Lasith Croospulle 2/66, Pasindu Ushetti 2/52
Result – Match Drawn (Maris Stella won first innings points)
D.S. Senanayake Colllege vs Nalanda College
Nalanda College dominated the day one in the traditional fixture against D.S. Senanayake College which commenced today at Bandaragama Public Grounds. D.S. boys won the toss and decided to bat first but the decision did not go in favor with them as they managed to scored only 145 runs for their first innings. Umeshka Dilshan and Chamindu Wijesinghe picked up 4 wickets each for Nalandians. In reply, Nalanda batters managed to go pass the opposition’s score as they finished day one on strong position with 236 runs for 6 wickets.
Brief scores
D.S. Senanayake Colllege –145 (43.3) Muditha Lakshan 57, Vihan Gunasekara 51, Chamindu Wijesinghe 4/21, Umeshka Dilshan 4/22
Nalanda College – 236/6 (49) Suhanga Wijewardena 85*, Avishka Perera 33, Lakshitha Rasanjana 33, Chamindu Wijesinghe 28, Rusiru de Silva 24, Sandaru Chanditha 2/35, Methushan Kumara 2/50
Lumbini College vs Maliyadeva College
Group D fixture between Lumbini College and Maliyadeva College commenced today at Maliyadeva College Grounds. Visitors won the toss and decided to bat first and posted a solid total of 269 runs on the board. Kavin Kemitha (73) and Vinu Hemal (60*) contributed with valuable half-tons for visitors. In reply, Maliyadeva batters scored 168 runs for 6 wickets at stumps on day one. Kavin Kemitha who top scored for visitors showed his bowling skills as well with 4 wickets for 33 runs. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
Lumbini College – 269 (62.5) Kavin Kemitha 73, Vinu Hemal 60*, Raveesha Madumal 34, Thanuka Dabare 28, Dulaj Ranathunga 4/52, Supun Nissanka 2/15, Maduranga Naveen 2/24
Maliyadeva College – 168/6 (33.5) Dulaj Ranathunga 41, Supun Sumanarathne 38, Kavin Kemitha 4/33, Vimukthi Kulathunga 2/24
