Isipathana took major honours against Lumbini on a rain hit opening day in the Singer Schools U19 Division 1 two-day cricket tournament 2017/18 matches which began today(25).
Isipathana College vs Lumbini College
Isipathana College won the toss and decided to bat first in gloomy conditions at BRC grounds. left-handed fresher Ashen Gunawardhane was the highlight of the innings with a solid 84 off 143 deliveries that included 2 maximums and 12 boundaries. He was supported by Eshan Fernando with 29 runs as the pair put on a 100 run partnership for the 5th wicket to post 183 all out.
Lumbini left-arm spinner Vimukthi Kulathunga picked up 4/57 in 23 overs, while right-arm leggie Gayashan Karunarathne chipped in with two crucial wickets to hold the visitors to 183.
In reply the home team were in a spot of bother as the Pathana bowlers were up to mark at the end of the opening day.
Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
Isipathana College – 183 (68) Ashen Gunawardhane 84, Kaliq Amath 30, Eshan Fernando 29, Vimukthi Kulathunga 4/57, Gayashan Karunarathne 2/8.
Lumbini College – 56/4 (25) Poorna Sadharuwan 24.
Prince of Wales vs Thurstan College
The Cambrians won the toss and elected to bat first in the traditional encounter which commenced in Moratuwa. Right-arm seamer Nipun Lakshan was impressive with 3/22 earlier on to trouble the hosts for 36/4 before heavy rain stopped play for the entire day.
Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
Prince of Wales College – 36/4 (11) Nipun Lakshan 3/22.
Maliyadeva vs DS Senanayake College
Maliyadeva College won the toss and opted to bat first in the traditional encounter which got underway at Maliyadeva grounds. The hosts got to a good start with right-hander Supun Sumanarathna hitting an unbeaten 27, but rain halted the day’s play after 16 overs.
Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
Maliyadeva College, Kurunagala 40/0 (16) Supun Sumanarathna 27*.
