Aaron de Silva’s match bag of 11 wickets headlined the drawn traditional encounter in the U19 Inter-Schools Division 1 Two Day Tournament 2026/27 between S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia and Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa, which concluded today (14th November) at S. Thomas’ College Grounds, Mount Lavinia.
It was a low-scoring encounter dominated by the bowlers from both sides. Having been asked to bat first, the hosts were bowled out for just 106 runs in their first innings, with Matheesha Aponsu producing a brilliant spell of 5 wickets for 19 runs for Prince of Wales’ College.
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The visitors managed only 87 runs in their first innings as Aaron de Silva dismantled their batting lineup with an outstanding spell of 6 wickets for 21 runs, handing S. Thomas’ College a 19-run lead.
The Thomians posted 142 runs in their second innings, setting Prince of Wales’ College a target of 162 runs for victory. Aponsu continued his impressive performance with the ball, claiming 4 wickets, while Nethul Anuhas also picked up 4 wickets for the visitors.
Prince of Wales’ College managed 92 runs for 7 wickets at the close of play, resulting in the encounter ending in a draw. Aaron de Silva picked up a five-wicket haul, finishing the match with a remarkable 11-wicket haul.
Meanwhile, the Tier ‘A’ encounter between Mahanama College, Colombo and Lumbini College, Colombo commenced today at BRC Grounds, with Mahanama College taking major honours on the opening day.
Having been put into bat first, Lumbini College were bowled out for 130 runs, with Dinal Samarakkodi top scoring with 53 runs. Sanuka Ganepola spearheaded the Mahanama bowling attack with an excellent spell of 5 wickets for 43 runs.
In reply, Mahanama College finished the day strongly at 126 runs for 1 wicket, just four runs behind Lumbini’s first-innings total. Sineth Veerarathne (62*) and Kaushika Thilakarathne (56*) remained unbeaten after striking impressive half-centuries, putting Mahanama College in a commanding position heading into Day 2.
Brief Scores
S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia – 106 (38.2) Reshon Solomons 35, Matheesha Aponsu 5/19, Nethul Anuhas 3/27 & 142 (64.2) Reshon Solomons 44, Ludeesha Matarage 42, Matheesha Aponsu 4/46, Nethul Anuhas 4/44, Pasindu Perera 2/8
Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa – 87 (42) Nethul Anuhas 23, Aaron De Silva 6/21, Minon Warnasuriya 3/21 & 92/7 (32.2) Sethika Wijethunga 29, Matheesha Aponsu 29, Aaron De Silva 5/19
Result – Match Drawn
Lumbini College, Colombo – 130 (67.3) Dinal Samarakkodi 53, Binuka Cooray 26, Sanuka Ganepola 5/43, Thaviru Perera 3/27
Mahanama College, Colombo – 126/1 (21) Sineth Veerarathne 62*, Kaushika Thilakarathne 56*
Stumps – Day 1
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