The first round of the Singer U15 Div I tournament is in full flow with matches happening around the island. Here’s a brief look at the matches which took place during the last couple of days.
St Joseph’s College vs Basilica College
A complete performance by St Joseph’s College helped them to gain first innings points against Basilica College. After being put to bat first, Basilica was bowled out for just 106 runs and in replythe Josephians posted 296 runs thanks to a brilliant century by Shevaan Rasool.
Basilica College 106 (33.1) Kanishka Dilhara 26, Dilesh Chamodya 23, Imalka Wijewickrama 3/12, Yalinda Jayawardana 3/11, Ashian Daniel 3/20
& 84/2 (18) Saheel Rasindu 43*, Ashian Daniel 2/44
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 296 (42.4) Shevaan Rassool 106, Lakshan Gamage 78, Dineth Jayakody 45, Semila Chamath 5/33
St Mary’s College, Chillaw vs Maris Stella College
A brilliant bowling performance by Maris Stella College saw them registering an easy first innings victory over St Mary’s. St Mary’s were bowled out for 60 in their first innings and in reply Maris Stella posted 109 for 7. St Mary’s were in dire straits in their second innings and at the end of day’s play they were 62 for 8.
St. Mary’s College, Chilaw 60 (43.5) Charuka Tharindu 23, Shenaz Fernando 4/14, Amantha Perera 3/19, Shiran Chanuka 2/10
& 62/8 (38) Ishan Shalitha 23, Shiran Chanuka 5/08
Maris Stella College 109/7d (21.5) Sahan Dulara 59, Channa Malith 5/41
Holy Cross College, Kalutara vs Gurukula College, Kelaniya
Both teams were equally matched in both departments as the match ended in a tame draw at Kalutara Public grounds.
Holy Cross Colege Kalutara: 254/7 d (57)
Sithum Sanjana 59, Lakshitha Fonseka 40, Umayanga Suwaris 41, Niyuk Rajasinghe 2/54, Sasitha Ashen 2/66
Gurukula College Kelaniya: 147/6 (40)
Imantha Shehan 52, Kemira Nayanatharu 59, Vihanga Indushan 4/45
Isipathana College VS SDS Jayasinghe MMV
Isipathana College was denied of an easy win due to bad weather condition. Thevindu Damsara’s unbeaten century helped Isipathana to post 199 runs and in reply SDS Jayasinghe MMV was in deep trouble at 48 for 5 when the rains came.
Isipathana College (A) Colombo: 199/6 d (45.1)
Thevindu Damsara 100*, Maneesha Perera 64, Chaminda Silva 2/38
S.De.S. Jayasinghe MMV Dehiwala: 48/5 (20.3)
Shamilka Dushan 4/14
St Anthony’s College, Wattala vs Tissa Central College, Kalutara
Tharindu Chandima’s unbeaten century was all in vain for St Anthony’s as Tissa Central showed resilience and forced a draw. St Anthony’s posted 259 for 3 thanks to Tharindu’s brilliant innings. In reply at the close of play Tissa Central was 118 for 5 in 57 overs.
St. Anthony’s College Wattala: 259/3 d (47)
Tharindu Chandima 102*, Osanda Jayathilaka 72, Harsha Madushanka 1/20
Tissa Central College Kalutara: 118/5 (56)
Ashen Chanula 33, Rashmika Mewan 2/24
Nalanda College VS St Joseph Vaz College
Another match which ended with no result. Both teams were equally good in both departments.
Nalanda College: 174 (59)
Anuda Jithwara 80*, Jithesh Wasala 22, Tharusha Fernando 5/33, Hasitha Gamage 2/37, Kalana Fernando 2/24
St. Joseph Vaz College: 101/4 (37)
Bevin Dulkith 32*, Dilshan Perera 35, Anuda Githsara 2/27, Gethesh Wasala 2/15
