Mahinda College, Galle played against St. Joseph’s College, Colombo at Darley Road, S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia played St. Aloysius College, Galle at home and St Peter’s College, Colombo battled it out with De Mazenod at Peter’s grounds. Several other games commenced today as well (26th October)
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo vs Mahinda College, Galle
St. Joseph’s, who won the toss and batted first, scored 223 run for their first innings. Youngster Shevon Daniel scored 68 runs while Johanne de Silva contributed with 37 runs. Subhanu Rajapakshe and Pasan Pethangoda picked up 3 wickets each.
In reply, Vinura Dulsara of Mahinda College hammered the Josephian bowlers all-around the park, on his way to 157 runs. Dulsara along with Sri Lanka U19 cap Nipun Malinga’s 40 took Mahinda to a commanding position. Mahinda declared their innings at 296 for 7 in 80.2 overs.
The game had a little passage of play left in which St. Joseph’s made 34 runs losing 2 wickets, both for Pasan Pethangoda.
Brief scores
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo 223 (56.5) Shevon Daniel 68, Johanne de Silva 37, Jehan Fernandopulle 28, Dilesh Perera 23, Subanu Rajapakshe 3/44, Pasan Pethangoda 3/50, Vinura Dulsara 2/15 & 34/2 (8) Pasan Prasangoda 2/17
Mahinda College, Galle 296/7d (80.2) Vinura Dulsara 157, Nipun Malinga 40, Kaushika Kodithuwakku 38, Hansika Walihinda 28, Miranga Wickramage 2/97
MATCH DRAWN (MAHINDA COLLEGE WON FIRST INNINGS POINTS)
S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia vs St. Aloysius College, Galle
The visiting St. Aloysius team suffered a heavy thumping from S. Thomas’ in their group ‘C’ fixture. St. Aloysius College, who batted first, were wrapped for just 83 runs by the Thomians. Dilmin Ratnayake and Delon Peiris dictated terms to the boys from Galle as the pair shared 7 wickets between them.
St. Aloysius bowlers tried desperately to bring them back into the game. They were halfway successful as they managed to restrict S. Thomas’ for 152 runs. Diyon Fernando top-scored for S. Thomas’ with 42 runs while Manushka Samith and Sadun Madusanka picked up 3 wickets each. But, the batting woes for St. Aloysius was not over as the Thomians uprooted them once again for just 66 runs. Delon Peiris picked up a five-wicket haul.
Brief scores
St. Aloysius College, Galle 83 (31.3) Hasindu Gimhana 21, Dilimin Rathnayake 4/06, Delon Peiris 3/34, Kalana Perera 2/16 & 66 (31) Sandeep Nishanha 20, Delon Pieris 5/22, Sheron Fernando 3/6
S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia 152 (39) Diyon Fernando 42, Thevin Eriyagama 24, Ravindu Silva 24, Delon Peiris 20, Manushka Samith 3/33, Niduka Samarasekara 2/33, Sadun Madusanka 3/37
S.THOMAS’ WON BY AN INNINGS AND 3 RUNS
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De Mazenod College, Kandana vs St. Peter’s College, Colombo
De Mazenod College, Kandana locked horns with St. Peter’s College, Colombo at the St. Peter’s grounds, Colombo. Santhush Gunathilake from St. Peter’s had a great outing with the ball as he ran through the Mazenodian line-up, picking up 6 wickets for just 5 runs. De Mazenod College, who won the toss, scored 163 runs for the first innings. Sanesh Fernando was the top-scorer as he made 68 runs.
St. Peter’s in reply, was struggling at 24 for 5 at the end of day 1. Thanks to some repair from Shivan Perera (40) and Vinuda Liyanage (33) St. Peter’s managed 117 runs for their first innings.
De Mazenod made up for their first innings as they scored 125 runs for 5 wickets when the game came to an end. Sanesh Fernando and Saliya Jude both hit 34 runs each.
Brief scores
De Mazenod College, Kandana 163 (53.3) Senesh Fernando 68, Nadun Dulshan 33, Mark Mathiyas 32*, Santhush Gunathilake 6/05, Ruvin Senevirathne 2/47 & 125/5 (50) Saliya Jude 34, Senesh Nimna Fernandso 34, Ruwin Senevirathna 2/48
St. Peter’s College, Colombo 117 (36.5) Shivan Perera 40, Vinuda Liyanage 33, Asitha Silva 3/21, Mark Mathyas 3/25 Sihina Sithumina 2/10
MATCH DRAWN (DE MAZENOD WON FIRST INNINGS POINTS)
St. Sebastians College, Moratuwa vs Nalanda College, Colombo
St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa met Nalanda College for their traditional encounter in Moratuwa. After winning the toss, St. Sebastian’s opted to bat first and scored 241 runs for their first innings. Opener, Dunith Jaythunga hit a well-crafted century while Kavish Madurapperuma shone with the ball for Nalanda.
In reply, Nalanda was on 29 runs at the close of play. The game will resume tomorrow for day 2.
Brief scores
St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa 241 (52.4) Dunith Jayathunga 116, Nishitha Abhilash 35, Ranidu de Silva 3/48, Kavish Madurapperuma 4/47
Nalanda College, Colombo 29/0 (6)
STUMPS – DAY 1
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St. Benedict’s College, Colombo vs Zahira College, Colombo
The traditional fixture between Zahira College, Colombo and St. Benedict’s College, Colombo commenced today (26th October) at St. Benedict’s grounds, Kotahena. The visitors won the toss and invited St. Benedict’s to bat first. Accordingly, St. Benedict’s racked up 213 run for the loss of 5 wickets by the end of day one. Kaveesha Jayathilaka and the All-rounder Maheesh Theekshana remained at crease with 59 runs each.
Brief scores
St. Benedict’s College, Colombo 213/5 (61.4) Kaveesha Jayathilaka 59*, Maheesh Theekshana 59*, Kaviru Perera 42, Sanoj Perera 20, Mohommad Arshad 2/29, Mohommad Madhi 3/49
Zahira College, Colombo
STUMPS – DAY 1
Richmond College, Galle vs Thurstan College, Colombo
Richmond College, Galle and Thurstan College, Colombo are battling it out in a tournament fixture at the MRICS, Hambantota. Richmond College, who was put to bat first, scored 185 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets by end of day one. Dimuth Sandaruwan was at the crease with an unbeaten 58 while Dilum Sudeera is at the other end on 48.
Brief scores
Richmond College, Galle 185/3 (50) Dimuth Sadaruwan 58*, Dilum Sudeera 48*, Adithya Siriwardana 24, Vinuja Kiriella 23,
Thurstan College, Colombo
STUMPS – DAY 1
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