Four matches in the Singer Schools U-19 Division 1 two-day cricket tournament 2017/18 were conducted today around the island.
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo vs S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia
Group D fixture between St. Joseph’s College and S. Thomas’ College concluded today at S. Thomas’ College grounds. Match ended in a draw but S. Thomas’ College managed to win vital first innings points. The lads from Mount Lavinia resumed day two on 37 runs for 1 wicket and made the declaration at 221 runs for 7 wickets with first innings points in hand. The visitors were 80 runs for 4 wickets when umpires called stumps on day two.
Brief scores
St. Joseph’s College 220 (74.4) Dunith Wellalage 59, Johanne de Zilva 47, Lakshan Gamage 47, Miranga Wickramage 29*, Shannon Fernando 3/20, Mohammed Azam 3/62, Tehan Schaffter 2/44 & 80/4 (23) Yesith Rupasinghe 27, Revan Kelly 23, Tehan Schaffter 3/31
S Thomas’ College 221/7d (103) Manthila Wijerathne 55, Shalin de Mel 40, Sithara Hapuhinna 39, Dellon Peiris 32*, Thevin Eriyagama 20*, Ashen Daniel 4/57
Result – Match Drawn (S. Thomas’ won first innings points)
Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala vs St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy
Group D fixture between Maliyadeva College and St. Sylvester’s College commenced today at Pallekele Prison grounds. After winning the toss, Maliyadeva skipper decided to bat first and posted a modest 175 runs on the board. In reply, the lads from Kandy finished day one on 129 runs for 4 wickets and the match will continue tomorrow for day two.
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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
St. Sylvester’s College 129/4 (45) Nadeera Balasooriya 39*, Manjith Rajapaksha 30*, M Pavithran 28, Pasan Hettiarachchi 26
Mahinda College, Galle vs De Mazenod College, Kandana
Group D fixture between Mahinda College and De Mazenod College commenced today at Mahinda College grounds. Mahinda skipper won the toss and opted to bat first in their own backyard. The hosts batted well and posted 330 runs for 3 wickets for their first innings and then came the declaration from the skipper.
Vinura Dulsara (123) and Navod Paranavithana (121) stroked brilliant centuries for the hosts. In reply, the lads from Kandana were 44 runs for 1 wicket at stumps on day one. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
Mahinda College 330/3d (73) Vinura Dulsara 123, Navod Paranavithana 121, Kevin Koththigoda 50*
De Mazenod College 44/1 (26) Nadun Dilshan 24*
Isipathana College, Colombo vs Maris Stella College, Negombo
Maris Stella College took major honours on day one in their Group B fixture against Isipathana College which commenced today at Katuneriya. Isipathana skipper Ayana Siriwardene won the toss and opted to bat first but his team could not post a big score on the board as they were bowled out for 189 runs.
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The lads from Negombo replied with a strong batting display as they scored 243 runs for 5 wickets at stumps on day one. Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
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
Maris Stella College 243/5 (50) Lasith Croospulle 74, Roshen Fernando 57, Ravindu Fernando 27, Kevin Perera 26, Madushika Sandaruwan 3/40
