Isipathana and Royal shared honours at Reid Avenue, while St. Joseph’s took control against DS Senanayake in the Singer Schools U19 Division 1 two-day cricket tournament matches which commenced today.
St. Joseph’s College vs DS Senanayake College
Josephians won the toss and opted to field first on a dry surface in Bloomfield grounds. DS Senanayake opening pair got off to a solid start as they progressed to 56 before the visitors took control of the traditional encounter. Both right-handers Pasindu Aditya and Dasun Perera were the top run getters as DS Senanayake got bowled out for a below-par 186 inside 51 overs.
The Josephian spinners were impressive as they bagged 5 wickets apiece to restrict the home team. 17-year-old left-arm spinner Salinda Seneviratne finished with 5/45 in his 16 overs, while off-spinner Ashen Daniel took 5/61 in his 16.4 overs.
In reply, the lads from Darley Road were cruising along ending the day on 163/4 in 42 overs. Dashing left-hander Revan Kelly was the highlight of the day with an unbeaten 102 off 133 balls that included 11 fours and a massive six.
Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
DS Senanayake College – 186 (50.4) Pasindu Adithya 41, Dasun Perera 41, Vihan Gunasekara 34, Salinda Seneviratne 5/45, Ashen Daniel 5/61.
St. Joseph’s College – 163/4 (42) Revan Kelly 102*, Sachintha Mahindasinghe 32*, Mithushan Kumara 2/34.
Royal College vs Isipathana College
Royal skipper Pasindu Sooriyabandara won the toss and elected to bat first at Royal grounds. stylish right-hander Pasindu stroked 89 off 166 deliveries that included 11 boundaries and his deputy Kavindu Madarasinghe chipped with a classy 52 off 114 balls. They put up an impressive 109 stand for the 4th wicket as the Royalists declared their innings on 241/9 in 77 overs.
Skipper Ayana Siriwardane was the pick of the bowlers for the visitors as he took 4 scalps for 56 runs in 21 overs with his crafty off-spin.
In response, Isipathana College opening pair scored 50 runs as they batted 16 overs for the day before the hosts grabbed the first wicket.
Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
Royal College – 241/9 (77) Pasindu Sooriyabandara 89, Kavindu Madarasinghe 52, Yuveen Herath 25, Ayana Siriwardena 4/56, Madushika Sandaruwan 2/63.
Isipathana College – 58/1 (16) Leshan Amarasinghe 26*, Sanjula Bandara 25.
