Seven matches of the Singer Schools ‘Under 19 Division 1’ Two Day Cricket Tournament 2019/20 were played today across the island.
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St. Joseph’s College, Colombo vs St. Anthony’s College, Kandy
St. Joseph’s College won the Murali-Vaas Challenge Trophy as they defeated St. Anthony’s College today at St. Joseph’s College Grounds in Colombo. Skipper Johanne De Zilva starred with the bat, scoring a blistering century while Dunith Wellalage starred with the ball by taking 11 scalps for 72 runs for St. Joseph’s College. De Silva made an unbeaten 119 runs off 76 balls, including 11 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 156.58.
Brief Scores
St. Joseph’s College – 209 (61.1) Miranga Wickramage 58, Dinal Anurada 29, Sheran Fonseka 25, Sasith Hirudika 3/66, Amith Ebert 2/38, Praveen Ramiah 2/32 & 188/0d (21.1) Johanne De Zilva 119*, Sheran Fonseka 61*
St. Anthony’s College – 144 (42) Mohamed Kamil 43, Praveen Ramiah 24, Dunith Wellalage 4/19, Johanne De Zilva 2/33, Lakshan Gamage 2/47 & 169 (46) Mohamed Kamil 39, Asitha Wanninayake 34, Anjala Bandara 32*, Dunith Wellalage 7/53, Shalinda Senevirathne 2/61
Result – St. Joseph’s College won by 89 runs
Photos: St. Joseph’s College vs St. Anthony’s College – U19 Division 1 Cricket Tournament 2019/20
Royal College, Colombo vs St. Peter’s College, Colombo
The traditional encounter between St. Peter’s College and Royal College ended in a draw today at SSC Grounds in Colombo. Left-handed Isiwara Dissanayaka’s brilliant century for Royal College in the second innings was the highlight of the day. Dissanayaka stroked 110 runs off 203 balls, including 9 fours.
Brief Scores
Royal College – 132 (44.2) Thithira Weerasinghe 30, Ruvin Senevirathna 4/36, Kanishka Maduwantha 3/58 & 227 (65.2) Isiwara Dissanayaka 110, Dasis Manchanayaka 35, Kawshan Kulasooriya 22, Thevindu Senavirathna 21, Trishen Wickramasinghe 3/42, Ruvin Senevirathna 2/36, Wanuja Kumara 2/39, Danal Hemananda 2/43
St. Peter’s College – 162 (70.3) Shannon Fernando 55, Nipunaka Fonseka 25, Ruvin Senevirathna 24, Kavindu Pathirathna 4/52, Gishan Balasooriya 2/18, Manula Perera 2/21
Result – Match Drawn
Photos: Royal College vs St. Peter’s College – U19 Division 1 Cricket Tournament 2019/20
Maris Stella College, Negombo vs Isipathana College, Colombo
Isipathana College managed to take first-innings points against Maris Stella College in their Group A encounter, which ended in a draw today at Kadirana Cricket Grounds in Negombo. Leshan Amarasinghe’s brilliant century in the first innings and the all-round performance of Yasiru Kasthuriarachchi helped the visitors take honors in the drawn encounter.
Brief Scores
Isipathana College – 272/9d (72) Leshan Amarasinghe 106, Yasiru Kasthuriarachchi 67, Thevindu Dickwella 37, Mandeepa Gunasekara 27, Ashen Fernando 3/59, Thilina Perera 3/75
Maris Stella College – 107 (36.5) Tharindu Maduwantha 32*, Savindu Uthsara 3/06, Dinath Dissanayake 2/37 & 206/8 (89) Kaveen Fernando 61, Thilina Perera 50, Pasindu Perera 22, P Chemindu 21*, Yasiru Kasthuriarachchi 4/44, Sithuka Gunawardane 2/48
Result – Match Drawn (Isipathana College won first innings points)
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St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa vs St. Benedict’s College, Colombo
The traditional encounter between St. Sebastian’s College and St. Benedict’s College commenced today at De Soysa Grounds in Moratuwa. After winning the toss, the St. Benedict’s College skipper opted to bat first and posted 195 runs in 68.4 overs. Sanoj Perera (62) and Shehan Fernando (61) scored half-tons for the visitors.
Shashika Perera was the star with the ball as he picked up 4 scalps for 40 runs for the hosts. St. Sebastian’s College replied strongly with the bat, scoring 119 runs for 1 wicket at the close of play on day one. Nishitha Abhilash (48) and Dunith Jayathunga (41*) top-scored for the hosts.
Brief Scores
St. Benedict’s College – 195 (68.4) Sanoj Perera 62, Shehan Fernando 61, Yohan Soyza 25, Shashika Perera 4/40, Kalana Sandeep 2/30, Induwara De Alwis 2/17
St. Sebastian’s College – 119/1 (31) Nishitha Abhilash 48, Dunith Jayathunga 41*, Sukitha Prasanna 27*
Stumps – Day 1
Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa vs St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala
The Group B encounter between Prince of Wales College and St. Anne’s College commenced today at Prince of Wales College Grounds in Moratuwa. The match was even-stevens but Pasindu Thennakoon’s 7-wicket haul with the ball for the visitors was the standout performance of the match on day one.
Brief Scores
Prince of Wales College – 214 (63) Tharindu Amarasinghe 54, Vinuja Ranpul 69*, Pasindu Thennakoon 7/48
St. Anne’s College – 93/4 (33) Kavindu Ekanayaka 36, Kavindu Ranasinghe 25
Stumps – Day 1
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Devapathiraja College, Rathgama vs Rahula College, Matara
Rahula College took the upper hand over Devapathiraja College on day one in their traditional encounter, which commenced today at Uyanwatta Stadium in Matara. Manjula Dulneth’s 5-wicket haul with the ball helped Rahula College, restricting the opposition to 137 runs. In reply, the lads from Matara were in a strong position as they made 139 runs for 3 wickets at the close of play on day one.
Brief Scores
Devapathiraja College – 137 (62) Kalpa Chethiya 26*, Irushka Thimira 22, Manuja Dulneth 5/46, Ovin Bopage 4/48
Rahula College – 139/3 (35) Binara Sanketh 82. Bagya Ediriweera 38*
Stumps – Day 1
Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala vs St. Servatius’ College, Matura
Muditha Premadasa continued his good form with the bat this season as he made an unbeaten 183 runs for Maliyadeva College in their Group C encounter against St. Servatius College, which commenced today at Maliyadeva College Grounds in Kurunegala. Premadasa stroked another mammoth knock last month where he slammed 197 runs against Devapathiraja College.
Brief Scores
Maliyadeva College – 262 (83.5) Muditha Premadasa 183*, Nikila Daramadasa 21, Kokum Indumina 2/16, Madushan De Silva 2/21
St. Servatius College – 43/0 (9)
Stumps – Day 1
