The 76th Battle of the Golds between St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa and Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa continued today (07th March) at the Tyronne Fernando Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, with Prince of Wales producing a strong batting performance to secure the first innings lead.
Resuming their first innings on 6 without loss after St. Sebastian’s were bowled out for 214 on Day One, Prince of Wales College built their innings steadily through their top order.
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Palingu Perera laid the early foundation with a patient 42 off 123 deliveries, while Sethika Wijethunga contributed 20 as the pair ensured a solid start for the Cambrians. However, it was Suwash Fernando who produced the standout performance with the bat, anchoring the innings with a composed knock of 77 from 145 deliveries.
Middle order contributions kept the scoreboard moving as Oshan De Silva added a valuable 29, while Kavinda Pasan Cooray chipped in with 15. Late cameos from Rusandu Silva (18) and Nadul Aponsu (21*) helped Prince of Wales push past St. Sebastian’s total.
The Cambrians were eventually bowled out for 263 in 89.2 overs, securing a 49 run first innings lead.
For St. Sebastian’s College, Malintha Silva was the pick of the bowlers with an impressive spell that yielded 5 wickets for 100 runs in a marathon effort. Adesh Almeida supported well with 2 for 17, while Shenas Hashein and Adeesha Lakshan picked up a wicket each.
St. Sebastian’s began their second innings late in the day looking to wipe off the deficit quickly. The openers showed positive intent as they finished the day strongly.
Thivanka Fernando remained unbeaten on 13, while Kaveesha Perera was yet to score as St. Sebastian’s reached 13 without loss at stumps after 8 overs.
With the Sebastians still trailing by 36 runs, the match remains finely poised heading into the final day of the 76th Battle of the Golds.
Match summary
St. Sebastian’s College – 214 all out (78.3 overs)
Chamath Wellalage 58, Kaveesha Perera 35
Nethul Anuhas 3/48, Rusandu Silva 3/39
Prince of Wales’ College – 263 all out (89.2 overs)
Suwash Fernando 77, Palingu Perera 42, Oshan De Silva 29
Malintha Silva 5/100, Adesh Almeida 2/17
St. Sebastian’s College – 13/0 (8 overs)
Thivanka Fernando 13*
St. Sebastian’s trail by 36 runs at Stumps on Day Two.
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