Holy Cross College, Kalutara emerged champions of the Under 19 Inter Schools Division Two Tier ‘A’ Limited Overs Cricket tournament as they defeated Lyceum International School, Wattala by 6 wickets in the final played yesterday (14th December) at BRC Grounds.
Holy Cross College, Kalutara won the toss and elected to field first and managed to restrict Lyceum International School, Wattala for a paltry score of 74 runs in 23.2 overs. Pasindu Wimansa was the star performer with the ball as he claimed 4 wickets for 16 runs.
It was a walk in the park victory for Holy Cross College as they chased down the target of 75 with 6 wickets in hand. Gayantha Nadeesha was the chief contributor with the bat as he made vital 26 runs for the victorious Holy Cross College.
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Suresh Bulankulame, Senior Manager, Cricket Administration of Sri Lanka Cricket. J.AK.S. Indrajith, General Secretary of Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association, Rev. Fr. Suresh Neranjan Fernando, The Rector of Holy Cross College Kalutara, Sameera Hewage, Director (Sports) of Group of Lyceum International Schools, Manjula Vaz, Treasurer of Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and Y. Nishantha Kumara , Tournament Secretary (U19) of Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association participated in the Awards ceremony.
Brief Scores
Lyceum International School, Wattala 74 (23.2) Ryan Perera 15, Pasindu Wimansa 4/16, Sanuka Cheran 2/20
Holy Cross College, Kalutara 75/4 (26.5) Gayantha Nadeesha 26, Dineth Bimsara 2/15, Mohammed Rifnas 2/15
Result – Holy Cross College won by 6 wickets
