De Mazenod College, Kandana booked their place in the semi-finals of the U19 Inter-Schools Division 1 Tier ‘B’ Limited Overs Tournament 2026/27 as they registered a hard-fought win over Moratu Maha Vidyalaya in a quarter-final encounter played today (4th November) at Moratu Maha Vidyalaya Grounds, Moratuwa.
Batting first, De Mazenod College were bowled out for 152 runs, with Danidu Ashel holding the innings together through a patient knock of 57 runs off 132 deliveries, including 3 fours and a six.
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Moratu Maha Vidyalaya produced an impressive bowling effort, with Dinaru Fernando leading the attack with figures of 4/15. Visal Sathsara and Sathsara Mihiranga also made significant contributions, claiming 3 wickets apiece to restrict the visitors to a modest total.
Despite having a seemingly manageable target, the hosts struggled to build momentum in their chase and were eventually bowled out for 127 runs, falling 25 runs short of the target.
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Bipun Alwis spearheaded the De Mazenod College bowling attack with an excellent spell of 4/20, while Sineth Induwara provided valuable support with 3 wickets for 20 runs.
Brief Scores
De Mazenod College, Kandana – 152 (49.4) Danidu Ashel 57, Thisanga Semith 28, Dinaru Fernando 4/15, Visal Sathsara 3/21, Sathsara Mihiranga 3/28
Moratu Maha Vidyalaya – 127 (44.4) Oshada Diniyuru 42, Sandun Suwaris 23, Savidu Shehara 21, Bipun Alwis 4/20, Sineth Induwara 3/20
Result – De Mazenod College won by 25 runs
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