Royal College to meet Debarawewa National School in U13 Division 2 Final

Under 13 Division 2 Inter Schools Cricket Tournament 2023/24

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Royal College, Colombo ‘B’ will clash against Debarawewa National School in the final of the Under 13 Division 2 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket at St. Peter’s College Grounds, Bambalapitiya tomorrow (18th January).  

Royal College, Colombo ‘B’ advanced to the second round as the runner up in their group in the first round. Royal College beat St. Bernadette’s College, Polgahawela in the second round. In the pre-quarter final round, Royal College defeated Lyceum International School, Panadura. 

Royal College won the first innings against Henegama Central College in the quarter final to book their place in semis. Royal College beat D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo ‘B’ in the semi final. 

Debarawewa National School advanced to the second round as the champion in their group in the first round. Debarawewa National School defeated Nalanda College, Colombo ‘B’ in the second round. Debarawewa National School beat Mahanama College, Colombo ‘B’ in the pre quarter final and overcame St. Sebastian’s College, Katuneriya in the quarter final.  

In the semi-final, Debarawewa National School beat Ananda College, Colombo ‘B’ to secure their place in the final of the tournament. Royal College will be led by Rasindu Randira and Nimsara Nethunilwill lead Debarawewa National School. 

Royal College Colombo ‘B’ squad: Rasindu Randira (Captain), Dashen Dario (Vice captain), Thalaal Kamil, Ushen Thudugala,  Herschel Dan,  Dulna Nimnal, Vinuka Kodithuwakku, Vishmida Fernando, Nimsara De Silva,     Hesath Liyanage, Anslem Antonypillai, Chanuga Wijeratne, Chaveth De Silva, Julan Illukkumbura,  Hiruka Gunaratne,  Hiruja Gunaratne,  Thinuga Rithnuka, Sithuka Maddumaarachchi, Binoj Thilanka, Shashindu Hirushan, D.M. D.M. Dissanayake (Master in Charge), Rashan Peiris (Head Coach), Sandaruwan Fernando (Asst. Coach), Wasantha Satharasinghe Fernando (Asst. Coach), Nikil Fernando (Asst. Coach), Osanda Fonseka (Asst. Coach), Senaka Mallawarachchi (Asst. Coach) 

Debarawewa National School squad: Nimsara Nethunil (Captain), Nethun Pathiranage (Vice captain), Manuka Bathula, Induwara Gajaweera, Sakith Manitha, N.M. Gajanayake, Lakvidu Premarathna, Dinuja Samsmira, Diduna Nethsara, Shehan Rashmika, Janindu Dilshan, Nelin Nupearachchi, Nimsara Anuhas, Didula Didula Nethsara, Dinura Thisulaka, Manaka Bigusara, Tesadu Sithumika, Sathsara Jayaweera, Siluna Dinhas, Theshan Nimsara, Dinesh Thulitha (Master in charge), Geeth Sameera (Coach). M.G.N.K. Jayantha (Coordinator)