Lions push hard for win against Zahira

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Published on Monday, 20 February 2012 18:22

Written by Sankha DLT

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Trinity College hosted Zahira College after nearly two decades today at the Asgiriya Stadium. Lions winning the toss put the visitors in to bat first on a wicket which aided the home bowling attack.

Zahira coming off a win in their last match against Lumbini were not at the top of their game and were all out for 140 runs in 41.4 over’s. Mahir Mohomed was the pick of the batsmen for the Zahira team scoring 42 runs while Basith Marikkar chipped in with 24 runs.

For the home team it was their dependable medium pacer Alwin Fernando who came good with a 5 wicket haul for 43 runs in 11.5 over’s. Lakshan Jayasinghe continued his feats with the ball from the last match against the Thomians capturing 3 wickets while the man in form with the ball Janishka Premasinghe ended with figures of 2/41.

Trinity then batting in their 1st innings managed to post a commanding 247 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in just 50 over’s before play was ended on day one. Premasinghe who has been a revelation for the Lions this year came out with a superb batting display scoring 64 runs to ensure that his team was put in an advantageous position. Skipper Niroshan Dickwella, Ron Chandragupta and Dinuk Wickramanayake contributed further to the score with scores of 38, 43 and 46 respectively.

Irshad Umair captured 3 wickets for the visitors while Imraz Rafi ended with 2 wickets for 43 runs. Trinity College will look to press for another victory ending the first day with a clear advantage over their opponents. They have won 9 games this season with the last one coming against the Thomians. Out of the 9 wins they have won 8 games by an innings.

Scores in brief

Zahira College 1st innings 140 all out in 41.4 over’s (Mahir Mohomed 42, Basith Marikkar 24, Alwin Fernando 5/43, Lakshan Jayasinghe 3/11, Janishka Premasinghe 2/41)

Trinity College 1st innings 247/7  in 50 over’s (Niroshan Dickwella 38, Janishka Premasinghe 64, Ron Chandragupta 43, Dinuk Wickramanayake 46, Akila Jayasundara 25, Irshad Umar 3/19, Imraz Rafi 2/43

 

 

 

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