Four matches in the Singer Schools’ U19 two-day cricket tournament 2017/18 commenced today around the Island.
St. Joseph’s College vs Maris Stella College
Josephian skipper Jehan Daniel won the toss and opted to bat on a sticky surface in Kadirana. Left-hander Sachintha Mahindasinghe continue to be the savior for Joes as he stroked 46 crucial runs as the visitors ended on 172 in 66.2 overs in the traditional encounter.
Right-arm off spinner Ravindu Fernando and left-arm spinner Pasindu Ushetti were the architects to restrict the strong Josephian batting line-up for below par 172.
In reply, Josephian speedster Lakshan Gamage grabbed 5 wickets to dismantle the lads from Negombo to a hapless 130 all out in dramatic opening day.
Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
St. Joseph’s College – 172 (66.2) Sachintha Mahindasinghe 46, Jehan Daniel 27, Camaron Duruge 25, Dineth Jayakody 22, Revan Kelly 21, Ravindu Fernando 5/58, Pasindu Ushetti 4/58 & 2/1 (1)
Maris Stella College 130 (25) Kevin Perera 41, Lakshan Gamage 5/41, Salinda Seneviratne 3/20.
St. Peter’s College vs St. Joseph Vaz College
Peterite skipper Santhush Gunathilake opted to bat first on a dry surface in Katuneriya. The visitors controlled the proceedings as the skipper made a solid half-ton on the opening day of the group ‘C’ encounter.
Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
St. Peter’s College – 283/9 (97) Santhush Gunathilaka 50, Nipunka Fonseka 46, Shalith Fernando 38, Ranmith Jayasena 37, Sachin Silva 37, Dineth Fernando 4/53, Dananjaya Perera 3/79.
Royal College vs Kingswood College
Being asked to bat first the Royalists put up a decent batting effort as they posted 213 all out in the opening day of the division 2, group ‘A’ encounter which commenced today in Kandy. Left-hander Kamil Mishara stroked a classy 59, while right-hander Thevindu Senarathne supported him with a brisk 46.
Kingswood off spinner Saumya Piyasena was the highlight of the day as he claimed 5/63 to restrict the visitors. In reply, the hosts lost wickets at regular intervals as the Royalists ended the opening day on high.
Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
Royal College – 213 (64.1) Kamil Mishara 59, Thevindu Senarathne 46, Gayan Dissanayaka 38, Yuvin Herath 21, Saumya Piyasena 5/63, Devinda Dissanayaka 2/21.
Kingswood College – 105/6 (32.2) Dunmindu Danishka 38, Hashika Gamage 28, Venuja Mendis 3/30, Manula Perera 2/25.
Zahira College vs Dharmaraja College
Having been asked to bat first, Zahira College was bowled out for a disappointing 147 in the traditional encounter which began today in Kandy. Left-arm spinner Upendra Warnakulasuriya bowled 20 overs to claim 4/61 as the Rajans took the upper-hand at stumps.
Match will continue tomorrow for day two.
Brief scores
Zahira College – 147 (53.5) Yasith Nirmala 33, Ridmika Nimesh 28, Upendra Warnakulasooriya 4/61, Chethiya Ekanayake 2/18.
Dharmaraja College – 7/1 (5.3)
