Sukitha, Savindu and Sandun star in Sebastian victory

Under 17 ‘Division 1 Cricket Tournament 2018/19

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St. Sebastian’s College registered a 44-run victory over St. Benedict’s College in their Group C fixture of the Schools ‘Under 17 Division 1’ Cricket Tournament 2018/19 which was worked off today at the St. Sebastian’s College Grounds in Moratuwa. 

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Three games in the second round of the Singer U17 Division 1 Schools Cricket Tournament 2019…

After winning the toss, St. Sebastian’s College skipper opted to bat first and posted 241 runs for 5 wickets in the allotted 50 overs. Sukitha Prasanna top scored with 70 runs off 84 balls including 12 fours while Savindu Rodrigo stroked 56 runs off 89 balls including 8 fours. They put on a 47-run partnership for the second wicket.

The best partnership of the innings was built by the opening pair Savindu Rodrigo and Yeshan Avishka as they put on a 84-run stand for the opening wicket. Akindu Buddima starred with the ball picking up 2 wickets for 60 runs for the visitors.

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In reply, St. Benedict’s College was bundled out for 197 runs in 46.4 overs. The opening batsman Pasan Suwahas was the chief contributor with the bat for the visitors as he made 57 runs off 120 balls including 7 fours. Ashen De Zoysa stroked 50 runs off 54 balls with 2 fours and 4 sixes. Sandun Fernando was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts as he grabbed 4 wickets for 47 runs. Ashen Fernando also chipped in with 2 wickets for 31 runs. 

St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa – 241/5 (50) Sukitha Prasanna 70, Savindu Rodrigo 56, Yeshan Avishka 31, Sandesh Fernando 26, Akindu Buddima 2/60

St. Benedict’s College, Colombo – 197 (46.4) Pasan Suwahas 57, Ashen De Zoysa 50, Thenuka Nandala 29, Sandun Fernando 4/47, Ashan Fernando 2/31

Result – St. Sebastian’s College won by 44 runs