Here’s a brief look into a few matches of the Singer U15 Div I tournament which took place during the last couple of days.
Wesley College VS St Mary’s College, Chillaw
Wesley was denied of an outright victory thanks to a resolute batting performance by St Mary’s in the second innings. Wesley posted 187 for 6 in their first innings and in reply St Mary’s were bowled out for just 95 runs and they were asked to follow on. At the end of days’ play they were 99 for 8 in 40 overs. However Wesley earned first innings points from this match.
Wesley College – 187/6d (35) Rahul Gunasekara 69, Denuwana Mendis 29, Akib Thaheer 48*, Aslam Akeed 2/43
St. Mary’s College, Chilaw – 95 (37) Charuka Tharindu 26, Rahul Gunasekara 2/15, Denuwana Mendis 2/5 & F/O 99/8 (40) Mukthi Mizan 4/22
Lumbini College VS St Benedict’s College
A strong performance with both bat and ball saw St Benedict’s register a first innings victory against Lumbini College today. Lumbini were bowled out for just 108 after being asked to bat first and in reply at the end of the days’ play St Benedict’s were 260 for 4.
Lumbini College – 108 (42.3) Sandunil Sankalpa 26, Vihanga Ruwanara 3/37, Thenuka Sawindith 2/14
St. Benedicts College – 260/4 (53) Hasindu Sewmina 86, Vihanga Ruwanara 49, Abisheka Perera 56*
Ananda College VS Thurstan College
Time ran out on Thurstan College as they fell just 7 runs short of securing first innings points against Ananda College. Ananda declared their innings at 185 for 7 and in reply Thurstan tried to chase it down but at the end up with 178 for 5 in 36 overs end of day.
Ananda College, Colombo – 185/7d (65) Rannulu Eranjana 28, Dineth Pramuditha 23*, Bawantha Jayasinghe 2/39, Disal Gamlath 2/55
Thurstan College – 178/5 (36) Jayavihan Mahavithana 62, Bawantha Jayasinghe 46, Thineth Prabuddha 35, Adeesha Musara 3/42
St Sebastian’s College VS DS Senanayke College
Strong performances from both batting departments saw this encounter ending in a draw. However Teron Shanel’s unbeaten century for DS was the highlight of the match.
St. Sebastians’ College, Moratuwa – 201/7d (64.2) Sachila Perera 56, Janishka Perera 26, Missaka Nadun 2/56
DS Senanayake College – 133/2 (36) Teron Shanel 100*, Manendra Jayathilake 24
Dharmaraja College VS Kingswood College
Dharmaraja bowling attack did a splendid job in restricting Kingswood to 88 in their first innings which guided to them to an easy first innings victory. In reply to the Kingswood score, Dharmaraja posted 172 for 7 in their first innings.
Kingswood College – 88 (34.5) Mihila Hettiarachchi 38, Dulaj Bandara 2/6, Shammika Wijesinghe 2/16, Yasitha Samararathna 3/23 & 105/6 (39) Avishka Ranasinghe 29*, Nimsara Alahakoon 23*, Yasith Samararathne 2/30, Jithendra Warnakulasuriya 2/47
Dharmaraja College – 172/7d (30.5) Janidu Yapa 47, Dinuka Pathiraja 31, Isuru Dayananda 27*, Tuhina Liyanarachchi 3/36
De Mazenod College VS Presidents College, Maharagama
Presidents’ College fell just two runs from securing first innings points in a thrilling encounter against De Mazenod College at thePresidents’ grounds. Visitors posted 183 all in their first innings and in reply the home side was 181 for 8 at stumps.
De Mazenod College – 183 (51.2) Himothi Mathayas 49*, Sadeepa Wimalsha 31, Chathuranga Devinda 2/37, Lochana Ravihansa 4/58, Tharindu Dananjaya 2/33
Presidents College, Maharagama – 181/8 (43) Sandeepa Tharith 58, Lakshan Perera 33, Lochana Ravihansa 36, Asitha Silva 2/44
Trinity College VS St Mary’s College, Kegalle
Ananda Kumara and Deemantha Bandara of Trinity College guided their team to a massive innings and 45 run victory over St Mary’s. Trinity declared their innings at 157 for 7 after being put to bat first and in reply St Mary’s were bowled out for just 48 runs. Deemantha bagged 5 for 7 in the first innings. In the second innings Ananda Bandara took 8 wickets for 37 and St Mary’s were bowled out for just 64 runs.
Trinity College – 157/7d (31) Umar Raizan 61, Lasantha Weerasinghe 50, Kevin Perera 38, Malisha Senanayake 4/42
St. Marys College, Kegalle – 48 (26.3) Sandeepa Weerasuriya 20, Deemantha Bandara 5/07 & F/O 64 (39) Lohan Weerasekara 21, Abishek Ananda Kumara 8/37
