St. Sylvester’s College Kandy managed to record an outright win against Vidyartha in the big match up in Kandy, as St. Mary’s and St. Servatius’ recorded first innings victories in Matara and Kegalle.
St. Mary’s College vs Kegalu Vidyalaya
Restarting things where they left off, Kegalu Vidyalaya was bundled out for just 100 runs. St. Mary’s score was 75/7 in their second innings as they declared and set a target for Kegalu Vidyalaya. In reply, Kegalu Vidyalaya managed to accumulate 70 runs for 6 wickets as the game ended in a draw.
Kasun Banuka managed to get 59 runs in 157 balls in the first innings. He batted sensibly, keeping the wickets in tact from one end. Harsha Amarasinghe and Chamikara Liyanage picked up 5 wickets and 3 wickets each to dampen Kegalu Vidyalaya’s hopes of a first innings victory. The overnight score for Kegalu Vidyalaya was 14/1.
St. Mary’s College Kegalle – 193 (70.2) Kasun Bhanuka 59, Chamath Nimanthana 28, Deshan Vimukthi 4/53, Pasindu Kalhara 4/79 & 75/7 (16) Deshan Vimukthi 4/22, Pasindu Kalhara 2/42
Kegalu Vidyalaya – 100/10 (44.2) Harsha Amarasinghe 5/32 and Chamikara Liyanage 3/15 & 70/6 (26) Dassana Gamlath 19, Harsha Amarasinghe 3/15
St.Mary’s won the first innings
St. Thomas’ College Matara vs St. Servatius’ College Matara
After having to bat first, the Thomians accumulated a very modest 132 runs for the fall of their 10 wickets. Harindu Jayasekara stroked his way to a 50, batting brilliantly under the circumstances.
The opening partnership featured 73 runs being scored before the rest of the batsman were bundled out for very low scores. Servatius’ on stumps were 48/2, accumulating 198 runs for their 10 wickets. Kushan Wijerama scored a sensational 65 runs of 165 balls. In the bowling department, Sachira
Rashmika took 7 wickets for 22 runs to hold Servatius’ back. The game ended with St. Thomas’ being at 52 for no loss. Harindu Jayasekara yet again was unbeaten on 37 runs.
St. Thomas’ College Matara – 132 (68.1) Harindu Jayasekara 53, Wiran Chamuditha 4/45, Tharusha Damindhu 3/23 & 52-0 (33) Harindu Jayasekara 37
St. Servatius’ College Matara 198/10 (75.2) Kasun Wijerama 65, Diniru Abeywickramasinghe 59, Sachira Rashmika 7/50
St. Servatius’ College Matara won the first innings
Vidyartha College vs St. Sylvester’s College
After been asked to bat first, Vidyartha College were bundled out cheaply for just 83 runs in their big match against St. Sylvester’s. Shashika Basnayake picked up 5 wickets for just 21 runs and he was supported by Akhila Wickramasinghe picking up 3 for 21 runs.
In reply, St. Sylvesters amassed 167 runs for the loss of four wickets. Maleesha Silva scored a crisp 56 runs, while Charuka Ayeshan remained unbeaten at 42. They declared on their overnight score and asked Vidyartha to bat again; however Vidyartha were yet again bundled out for 123 runs. Isuru Gunasekara claimed 6 wickets for just 40 runs. St. Sylvester’s chased down the target of 37 with just 3 wickets down.
Vidyartha College Kandy – 83 (35.4) Shashika Basnayake 5/21, Akhila Wickramasinghe 3/21 & 123/10 (35.4) Isuru Gunasekara 6/40, Kavishka Imesh 3/12
St. Sylvester’s College Kandy – 167/4 (45) Maleesha Silva 56, Charuka Ayeshan 42 & 40/3 (9.3) Maleesha Silva 28, Adithya Bandara 2/21
St. Sylvester’s College Kandy won the match
