Pathum Nishanka scored a magnificent 152 as Isipathana got the better out of Sri Sumangala College in their traditional cricket encounter and Prince of Wales managed to overcome Zahira College on a first innings win.
In more Singer under 19 Cricket matches that took place around the country, Avindu Herath scored 81 runs as St. Sylvester’s College Kandy took the upper hand over Dharmaraja College at the end of day one.
Sajeewan Priyankara managed 3 for 20 as hosts Maliyadewa College took a firm grip over proceedings against St. Servatius College.
Sri Sumangala vs Pathana
Batting first, Sri Sumangala College managed a rather reasonable 295 runs for their first innings as Harith Lakshan struck a well constructed 138 while Pulitha Yasas (53) scored a half century.
In reply, Pathum Nishanka scored a magnificent 152 runs as Pathana managed a 1 run first innings win. Kalana Perera provided vital support with 79.
Sri Sumangala College’s second innings was dismantled by left hand spinner Madhushika Sandaruwan as he bagged 5 wickets for just 12 to dismiss the visitors for a dismal total of 103 in their second innings.
Heshan Fernando helped Pathana get off to a flyer in their chase of 103 scoring a bulk of the runs required. Heshan ended on 69 unbeaten as he took Pathana home in just 9 overs.
Brief Scores
Sri Sumangala College 1st Innings: 295 (69.5) Harith Lakshan 138, Pulitha Yasas 53, Nipuna Deshan 27, Heshan Fernando 4/49, Lahiru Dilshan 4/49
Isipathana College 1st Innings: 296 (62.2) Pathum Nishanka 152, Kalana Perera 79, Nipuna Deshan 4/96, Samith Yasantha 6/58
Sri Sumangala College 2nd Innings: 103 (43.4) Madhushika Sandaruwan 5/12, Sanjula Bandara 2/20, Neranjan Wanniararchchi 2/30
Isipathana College College 2nd Innings: 103/2 (9) Heshan Fernando 69*, Kalana Perera 40, Sanith Yasantha 2/23
Result: Isipathana College beat Sri Sumangala by wickets.
POW vs Zahira
Batting first, POW managed 282 as Prince Fernando (108) scored a brilliant century for the hosts. Thilan Nimesh provided good support with 75.
Tharuka Fernando (2/11) and Sandun Fernando (2/17) helped POW dismiss Zahira for just 152 in 52 overs handing POW a first innings win.
Avidu Fernando (74) and Thilan Nimesh (51) helped POW to a total of 176 in their second innings before declaring and setting a target of 301.
Zahira College folded under pressure to end day 2 at 96 for 6 with a stiff target of 301 in sights. With Zahira failing to reach their target POW managed a comfortable first innings win.
Brief Scores
Prince of Wales College 1st Innings: 282 (78.3) Prince Fernando 108, Thilan Nimesh 75, Sandun Fernando 32, S.Sajith 4/71, Mahidhi Namiz 4/87
Zahira College 1st Innings: 157 (52) Mohomad Rifath 36, Tharuka Fernando 2/11, Sandun Fernando 2/17, Thilan Nimesh 3/44
Prince of Wales College 2nd Innings: 176/6d (32.1) Avidu Fernando 74, Thilan Nimesh 51, Prince Fernando 21, Ishan Sansudin 3/67
Zahira College 2nd Innings: 96/6 (26) Mohammed Shamaaz 70*, Anjula Sahan 3/17, Tharuka Fernando2/08
Result: POW beat Zahira on first innings.
St. Sylvester’s vs Dharmaraja
Playing at home, Dharmaraja College find themselves in a mini crisis at the end of day one.
Batting first Sylvesters managed 281 as Avindu Herath top scored with a classic 81 and Manuja Perera with 72.
Batting in their first innings, hosts Dharmaraja ended day one on 43 for the loss of 3 wickets as Susith De Zoysa managed 2/07 for Sylvesters.
The game will continue tomorrow (14 Oct) for day two.
Brief Scores
St. Sylvesters College 1st Innings: 281/9d (76.3) Avindu Herath 81, Manuja Perera 72, Manjith Rajapakse 41, Rukmal Dissanayake 4/75, Deshan Gunasekara 2/21
Dharmaraja College, Kandy 1st Innings: 43/3 (16) Susith De Zoysa 2/07
Maliyadeva vs St. Servatius
Maliyadeva College ended day one with major honors as Sajeewan Priyankara helped the host with the ball bagging 3/20.
Batting first Maliyadeva scored 254 as Supun Sumanarathne 49 and Pavithra Liyanage 36 helped the host with the bat.
In reply Servatius find themselves in a rut with the score at 64 for the loss of 4 wickets at stumps on day one.
The game will continue tomorrow (14 Oct) for day two.
Brief Scores
Maliyadewa College 1st Innings: 254 (73.4) Supun Sumanarathne 49, Pavithra Liyanage 36, Chulange Hettiyaarachi 37*, Kavin Bandara 30, Shashika Dulshan 6/73, S. Nethmina 2/67
St. Servatius College 1st Innings: 64/4 (24) Supun Kavinda 26, Sajeewan Priyankara 3/20
