U19 Cricket – Ananda, Isipathana dominate drawn games

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Ananda College vs Prince of Wales’ College

Ananda College resuming from their overnight score of 74/3 went on to make 309/9 declared, thanks to a brilliant century made by skipper Kavishka Anjula. He smashed 19 fours and 3 sixes during his enterprising 169-ball knock. Sri Lankan under 19 cap Sammu Ashan also made a half century while Kaumal Nanayakkara picked up 6 wickets for Prince of Wales College.

Prince of Wales, who began their 2nd innings trailing by 111 runs, went on to make 184/6 when stumps were drawn. Sanoj Dharshika and Prince Alanka made match saving half centuries for the boys from Moratuwa.

Prince of Wales College – 198 (53.2) Dilanka Maduranga 67, Sasanga Peiris 37, Vishwa Chathuranga 26, Supun Waragoda 4/20, Achila Iranga 4/19  & 184/6 (37.4) Sanoj Dharshika 67, Prince Alanka 52, Avindu Kanesh 30, Dileepa Jayalath 3/53

Ananda College, Colombo – 309/9d (78) Kavishka Anjula 144, Sammu Ashan 57, Dushan Hettige 34, Sahan Suraweera 31, Kaumal Nanayakkara 6/63


Isipathana College vs St. Benedict’s College

Left arm spinner Lahiru Dishan was the star of day two for Isipathana after he ran through the St. Benedict’s College batting line up in the opening session of the day.

With a lead of 81 runs Isipathana looked for quick runs in their 2nd innings and set a target of 233 for victory for the boys from Kotahena. Sanjula Abeywickrama helped the cause as he stroked a quick fire unbeaten 74.

St. Benedict’s in their turn, batted to safety as they ended the day on 129/4.

Isipathana College – 208 (53.2) Pathum Nissanka 101, Heshan Fernando 74, Kaveesha Jayatileka 5/26, Reshan Kavishka 2/46, Mahesh Theekshana 2/56  & 151/3d (23) Sanjula Abeywickrama 74*, Pathum Nissanka 42

St. Benedicts College – 127 (66.5) Chamindu Wijesinghe 28, Kaveesha Jayathilake 27, Lahiru Dilshan 5/27, Sanjula Bandara 2/19  & 129/4 (32) Dilan Chathuranga 32, Shanilka Nirmal 28, Neranjan Wanniarachchi 2/25, Madushika Sandaruwan 2/27

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