Captain Thanuka Dabare’s half century helped Lumbini College edge Mahanama College in the first innings as the game drew to a close, while skipper Udara Ravindu’s excellent knock of 80 helped Gurukula College to a total of 230 at the end of day 1.
Lumbini vs Mahanama
Continuing from 51 for 2 overnight, Mahanama College were bowled out for just 198 as Thanuka Dabare carried his form with the bat and dismissed 4 Mahanama wickets for just 53 runs while Vimukthi Kulathunga provided vital support with the ball grabbing 3 for 51.
Batting in their second innings, Lumbini College were bowled out for just 155 as Hashan Sandeepa (3/17) and Vihan Mudalige (3/21) managed 6 wickets between them. Roveen Peiris (36) and Kaveen Peiris (32) were the only duo to manage 30+ scores for Lumbini College as the game drew to a close on day 2.
Brief Scores
Lumbini College Colombo 1ST Innings: 216 (70.5) (Thanuka Dabare 50, Charith Mihiranga 36, Tharindu Sanjeewa 34, Kavishka Maduwantha 20, Niduka Wadikkara 3/48)
Mahanama College Colombo 1ST Innings: 198 (68.2) Kavindu Munasinghe 84, Vihan Mudalige 34, Chalitha Subasinghe 20, Thanuka Dabare 4/53, Vimukthi Kulathunga 3/51
Lumbini College Colombo 2nd Innings: 155 (38.1) Ruvin Peiris 36, Kaveen Peiris 32, Venu Hemal 21, Hashan Sandeepa 3/17, Vihan Mudalige 3/21, Niduka Welikala 2/29, Pathum Botheju 2/38
Result: Lumbini College won on 1st innings.
Gurukula vs St. Aloysius
Winning the toss and batting at the Galle International stadium, Gurukula College driven by Udara Rupasinghe reached a moderate total of 230 in 83.1 overs. Udara himself managed an excellent 80 while Ashintha Malshan narrowly missed a half century being dismissed for 47.
In reply, the home team St. Aloysius’ were 22 for the loss of a single wicket at stumps. The game will resume tomorrow (28th September) for day 2.
Brief Scores
Gurukula College 1st innings: 230 (83.1)Udara Ravindu 80, Ashintha Malshan 47, Duminda Sudaraka 34, Praveen Nismesh 28, Nuwan Chanaka 20, Niduka Malsith 5/27, Hareen Buddila 3/80.
St. Aloysius College 1st innings: 22/1 (9) Gimhana Ashirwada 15