A phenomenal all-round performance by Rashmika Opatha helped St.Thomas’ College Mt.Lavinia to book their seats at the Semi-finals of the Singer Cup under 19 Division one tournament after defeating Richmond College Galle on first innings today.
Batting first at Thora grounds Richmondites were haplessly bundled out for 143 runs. Sri Lanka under 19 poolist; the ambidextrous Kamindu Mendis hammered a constructive 60-run knock allowing Rashmika Opatha and Sachitha Jayathilake to bag 3 scalps apiece.
Right-handed Rashmika constructed St.Thomas’ innings stroking a well-earned 82 to post a formidable 208 on the board in return. Sri Lanka under 19 skipper Charith Asalanka pegged back the hosts’ batting by claiming a five-wicket haul.
Photo Album – St Thomas Vs Richmond College – U19 School Cricket 2015/2016
Charith, who was unable to propel a retaliatory batting knock up against Rashmika in the 1stinnings, bludgeoned a useful 73 to pin-up 207 for 9 in their 2nd innings before the declaration.
Having the 1st innings honours in hand, the rapturous lads from Mt.Lavinia went on to score another 25 runs for the loss of one in reply when the match was stopped on umpires’ decision.
Match Summary
Richmond College Galle – 1st innings
143 all out in 51.5 overs
Kamindu Mendis 60, Thaveesha Abhishek 27: Rashmika Opatha 3/15, Sachitha Jayathilake 3/23
St.Thomas’ College Mt.Lavinia – 1st innings
Rashmika Opatha 82, Charith Asalanka 5/47, Wanindu Hasaranga 4/41
Richmond College Galle – 2nd innings
207 for 9 Dec. in 51 overs
Charith Asalanka 73: Hansaka Liyanaarachchi 2/54
St.Thomas’ College Mt.Lavinia – 2nd innings
25 for 1 in 9 overs
Result – STC won on first innings
