Here’s a roundup of the matches which took place today in the U19 Singer Division I Cricket Tournament.
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Here’s a round up of the matches which took place in Singer U19 division I cricket tournament 2017/18 today.
Wesley College vs S Thomas’ College
Wesley College earned much deserved first innings points against the visiting S Thomas’ College in their traditional encounter at Campbell Park.
The Thomians resumed play on the 2nd Day with 52 runs on the board for the loss of 2 wickets. Apart from skipper Dellon Pieris and Maleesha Rupasinghe, the Thomian batting line up failed to make any notable contributions as they were cleaned up for 227 runs. Sarinda Bakmeewewa and Mohommad Ubaidullah shared 3 wickets each.
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With a lead of 49 runs, Wesley College came in to bat for their 2nd innings and went on to score 117 runs for 7 wickets before making the declaration. Thenuka Perera remained unbeaten on 50.
In reply at stumps, S Thomas’ were 88 for 2 in just 10 overs.
Wesley College, Colombo 276 (80) Thisuraka Akmeemana 91, Shenal Dangalla 61, Sakuntha Liyanage 34, Hasitha Geesara 23, Mohammed Ubaidullah 20, Shannon Fernando 7/66, Dilmin Rathnayake 2/45 & 117/7d (40) Thenuka Perera 50*, Dellon Peris 3/45, Shannon Fernando 2/27
S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia 227 (64) Maleesha Rupasinghe 47, Dellon Peris 35, Dulith Gunarathna 25, Manthila Wijerathne 24*, Sarinda Bakmeewewa 3/48, Mohammed Ubaidullah 3/52 & 88/2 (10) Sithara Hapuhinna 38, Dulith Gunarathna 27, Movin Subasinghe 2/24
Royal College vs Ananda College
Ananda College took first innings honors against Royal College in their traditional match at the Royal Grounds.
Ananda College, who were 164 for 5 overnight, went on to make 286 for 9 in just 69.2 overs. Kamesh Nirmal, Kavindu Gimhan and Lahiru Hiranya scored half centuries for the visitors.
Photos : Singer U19 Cricket Tournament 2017/18 – Royal vs Ananda
In reply Royal College in their second innings put together a much better performance comparing to their 1st innings. Skipper Pasindu Sooriyabandara who missed out on a century in the 1st essay, went on to make a stunning 104 which propelled the home team to 300 for 5 at stumps on Day 2.
Royal College, Colombo 212 (53.3) Pasindu Sooriyabandara 69, Thevindu Senarathna 45, Gayan Dissanayake 33, Daminda Rishan 4/27, Asel Sigera 3/59 & 300/5 (64.3) Pasindu Sooriyabandara 104, Kamil Mishara 62, Gayan Dissanayake 60, Kavindu Madarasinghe 50*, Daminda Rishan 2/84
Ananda College, Colombo 286/9d (69.2) Kamesh Nirmal 59, Kavindu Gimhana 56, Lahiru Hiranya 50, Dushan Hettige 36, Kanishka Ranthilakage 25, Gayan Dissanayake 3/27, Kamil Mishara 2/22, Nimal Wijesekara 2/61
St Peter’s College vs Prince of Wales
Prince Wales registered a massive win by an innings and 11 runs against St Peter’s College in Moratuwa. The Cambrians resumed play on 282 for 5 and they added 17 runs for the loss 3 wickets before their declaration in the morning.
The Peterites had their backs to the wall, it was just a matter of survival for them but the hosts skipper, off-spinner Savindu Pieris had other intentions. His splendid bowling spell skittled the visitors for just 164 runs in 64.1 overs. Savindu bagged 6 for 63 to go with his 2 wickets in the first innings. Kaumal Nanayakkara managed three wickets in the 2nd innings to go with his 5-for in the first.
This is St. Peter’s third outright loss this season.
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St. Peter’s College, Colombo 124 (42.2) Ranmith Jayasena 26, Shivan Perera 25, Himalsha Fernando 22, Ruvin Senavirathne 22, Kaumal Nanayakkara 5/30, Naduka Fernando 2/21, Savindu Pieris 2/27 & 164 (64.1) Ranmith Jayasena 51, Shivan Perera 30*, Nipunaka Fonseka 23, Shannon Fernando 22, Savindu Peris 6/63, Kaumal Nanayakkara 3/62
Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa 299/8d (59.2) Vishwa Chathuranga 125, Savindu Pieris 38, Sandun Fernando 27, Sanoj Dharshika 26, Suwath Mendis 26, Mohomad Ameen 5/116, Ruvin Senavirathne 2/50
