Four games of Singer U19 Division One tournament ended today, 22nd of January, while several other games hit the roads around the island.
Richmond College, Galle vs Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya
The Galle school won the toss and elected to bat first at Pannipitiya. The Richmondites batted out 71.1 overs and made 272 runs in their first-innings. The tall right-hander, Adithya Siriwardhena too-scored for Richmond College with 61 runs. Chamindu Samarasinghe engaged himself in a lone battle against the collective efforts of the Richmond pack. Chamindu picked up 4 wickets for the hosts.
Phot Album : Richmond College vs Dharmapala College – Singer U19 Cricket Tournament 2018/19
It was a smooth sail for Dharmapala early on when they came out to bat. But, then came Dilum Sudeera. The left-armer troubled the home team on regular intervals as he ended the innings with 6 scalps under his belt.
Pannipitiya boys ended the innings at 205 runs with Vihanga Gunarathne (37) making the most for Dharmapala College.
The visitors decided to go on a leisure outing as they walked out in the second-innings to get some batting practice. Adithya Siriwardhena hit his second fifty of the match while Sandun Mendis milked 66 runs.
Brief scores
Richmond College, Galle 272 (71.1)
Adithya Siriwardena 61, Thaveesha Abhishek 57, Sandun Mendis 47, Bhanuka Manohara 36, Chamidu Samarasinghe 4/50, Shevon Nadeeja 2/89
& 141/2d (35.4)
Sandun Mendis 66, Adithya Siriwardana 52*, Thaveesha Abhishek 21
Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya 205 (89.2)
Vihanga Gunarathne 37, Nadun Hewanayake 31, Malith Sandakelum 25, Shevon Nadeeja 31, Dilum Sadeera 6/75
MATCH DRAWN (RICHMOND WON FIRST INNING POINTS)
Lasith puts St. Anne’s on top
The Isipathana College cricketers returned from Kurunegala today, 21st January, after playing St. Anne’s College
Wesley College, Colombo vs Thurstan College Colombo
Last year’s skipper Thisuraka Akmeemana held the innings together for Wesley as they made a mammoth 333 runs in their first innings. Thisuraka slammed 104 runs opening the innings for the Wesleyites.
In their home grounds, Thurstan College were sloppy with the bat as they managed only 153 runs after being taken to the cleaners early-on. Yohan Liyanage scored 66 runs for Thurstan College while the fresher, Thenuka Perera picked up a fifer for visitors.
Photo Album : Thurstan College v Wesley College | Singer U19 Cricket Tournament 2018/19
The hosts made a quick reply as they put up a better response in their follow-on. They made 174 runs for the loss of 3 wickets and ended the game in a draw. Reliable Jayavihan Mahavithana stood up for the team with 72 runs to his name while the skipper Sandaru Dias and opener Yohan Liyanage scored 31 runs each.
Brief scores
Wesley College, Colombo 333 (100)
Thisuraka Akmeemana 104, Shenal Dangalle 59, Denuwana Mendis 41*, Thenuka Perera 26, Kavindana Perera 22, Lakshan Ruwantha 27, Ayesh Harshana 4/86, Shalaka Bandara 2/43, Bawantha Jayasinghe 2/51
Thurstan College, Colombo 153 (53.5)
Yohan Liyanage 66, Jayavihan Mahawithana 20, Thenuka Perera 5/27, Rahul Gunasekara 3/29
& F/O 174/3 (36)
Jayavihan Mahawithana 72, Sandaru Dias 31*, Yohan Liyanage 31, Movin Subasinghe 2/54
MATCH DRAWN (WESLEY WON FIRST-INNING POINTS)
Trinity, Ananda and Wesley fight to draw
Four matches of the Singer Schools ‘Under 19 Division I’ Cricket Tournament 2018/19 were
Ananda College, Colombo vs St. Benedict’s College, Colombo
The traditional encounter was worked off at Ananda College grounds at Maradana. The hosts won the toss and elected to bat first, only to be folded up for 136 runs. Daminda Reshan fought alone as he made an unbeaten 56 runs. Maheesh Theekahana bagged a four-fer for St. Benedict’s College.
Photo Album : Ananda College v St.Benedict’s College | Singer U19 Cricket Tournament 2018/19
In reply, St. Benedict’s College made 207 runs in 59.1 overs. Kaveesha Jayathilaka was the top-scorer for St. Benedict’s College with 52 runs while Saviru Bandara was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3 for 36.
Photos : Ananada College vs S. Thomas’ College – U19 Cricket Tournament 2018/19
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Following-on, Ananda skipper, Kamesh Nirmal put his hands up and delivered to his school with a match-saving 101 runs in the second-innings. Kalana Wijesiri and Moditha Ranathunga both supported him with half centuries. Ananda managed to draw the game with 276 runs for 6 wickets in the second-innings.
Brief scores
Ananda College, Colombo 136 (53)
Daminda Reshan 56*, Janindu Jayawardena 24, Maheesh Theekshana 4/55, Onila Pathirana 3/22
& 276/6 (71.5)
Kamesh Nirmal 101, Kalana Wijesiri 76, Moditha Ranathunga 53, Kanishka Ranthilakage 20
St. Benedicts College, Colombo 207 (59.1)
Kaveesha Jayatilake 52, Kaviru Perera 38, Shehan Fernando 24, Saviru Bandara 3/36, Adeesha Perera 2/33, Janindu Jayawardena 2/43
MATCH DRAWN
St. Anthony’s College, Wattala vs St. Thomas College, Matara
Collective efforts from the boys from Matara elevated them to a humongous 360 runs after deciding to bat first at Wattala. Harindu Jayasekara (76), Woshitha Apsara (58) and Gisanthaka Jayaweera all fared with half-centuries while Kaveesha Dulanjana spun his way a five-fer.
Photos : Singer U19 Cricket Tournament 2018/19 | St. Thomas College Matara vs St. Anthonys College Wattala
The national coloursman from St. Anthony’s College, Avishka Tharindu, lead from the front in the Antonian fight back. He made a rock-solid 101 and remained unbeaten as the game ended in a tamed-draw.
Brief scores
St. Thomas College, Matara 360 (102)
Harindu Jayasekara 76, Woshitha Apsara 58, Gisanthika Jayaweera 50, Kavindu Ridmal 43, Mihisal Amoda 35, Sanchitha Ranasinghe 34, Kaveesha Dulanajana 5/144, Romesh Suranga 2/31
St. Anthonys College, Wattala 287/7 (96)
Avishka Tharindu 101*, Vishal Silva 65, Arindha Pasindu 54, Joel Pinto 25, Thineth Thisara 3/73, Sachira Rashmika 4/86
MATCH DRAWN
Trinity College, Kandy vs St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa
The Moratuwa boys went all the way up to the hills to play the Trinitians on their traditions game. Opting to bat first, Trinity College scored 163 runs in their first-innings. Skipper Pubudu Bandara topped the batting chart with 53 runs. Vinuja Ranasinghe picked up 4 wickets for 48 runs.
The visitors were cruising comfortably at 128 runs for 4 wickets at the close of play. Dunith Jayathunga is at the crease with 74 runs to his name. The game will resume tomorrow for day-two.
Photos : St. Sebastian’s College vs St. Aloysius’ College | Singer U19 Cricket Tournament 2018/19
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Brief scores
Trinity College, Kandy 163 (53.1)
Pubudu Bandara 53, Agbo Ranasinghe 34, Ahan Lokuhetti 22, Vinuja Ranasinghe 4/48, Nuwanidu Fernandu 2/07, Kalana Sandeepa 2/23
St. Sebastians College, Moratuwa 128/4 (45)
Dunith Jaythunga 74*, Sukitha Prasanna 22, Kavishka Senadeera 3/42
STUMPS – DAY 1
St. Peter’s College, Colombo vs D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo
Muditha Lakshan stole the show at Bambalapitiya today as D.S. College is pla Senanayake ying St. Peter’s College in a group ‘C’ fixture. Lakshan made fantastic 113 runs to give the visitors a head-start. Yet, off-spinner Ruvin Senevirathne remained untarnished as he picked up 6 wickets for the Peterites.
The hosts were at 21 for no loss at the close of play on day-one.
Brief scores
D.S. Senanayake College, Colombo 269 (83.4)
Muditha Lakshan 113, Abishek Liyanarachchi 29, Ruvin Senevirathne 6/72, Shivan Perara 2/30
St. Peter’s College, Colombo 21/0 (9)
STUMPS – DAY 1
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