Mahinda College, Galle booked their place in the final of the U19 Inter-Schools Division 1 Tier ‘A’ Limited Overs Tournament 2026/27 as they secured a 36-run victory (DLS Method) over Mahanama College, Colombo in the first semi-final played today (8th November) at S. Thomas’ College Grounds, Mount Lavinia.
Batting first, Mahinda College posted 191 runs, with Manitha Rajapaksha and Dulsith Darshana leading the scoring with 38 and 31 runs respectively. Navidu Rodrigo was the standout bowler for Mahanama College, claiming 3 wickets for 41 runs.
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In reply, Mahanama College reached 123/7 before rain interrupted play. According to the DLS calculations, Mahanama College were 36 runs short of the required target, handing Mahinda College a victory and a place in the final.
Brief Scores
Mahinda College, Galle – 191 (49.1) Manitha Rajapaksha 38, Dulsith Darshana 31, Sehas Ashinsa 24, Kaveesha Githmal 24, Gesandu Bisas 20, Navidu Rodrigo 3/41, Kaushika Thilakarathne 2/32
Mahanama College, Colombo – 123/7 (38.4) Kaushika Thilakarathne 33, Sineth Veerarathne 30, Gesandu Bisas 2/11, Sadew Nethmina 2/36
Result – Mahinda College won by 36 runs (DLS Method)
 over Mahanama College, Colombo in the first semi-final played today (8th November) at S. Thomas’ College Grounds, Mount Lavinia.){kind=link}