Mahinda College, Galle, qualified for the semi-finals of the U19 Inter-Schools Division 1 Tier ‘A’ Limited Overs Tournament 2026/27 after securing a hard-fought four-wicket victory over St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa in the quarter-final played today (19 October) at the Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps Grounds in Dombagoda.
The match was reduced to a 45-overs-per-side contest due to rain. After being put into bat, St. Sebastian’s College struggled against the Mahinda College bowling attack and were bowled out for 137 runs.
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Chamath Wellalage top-scored for St. Sebastian’s College with 36 runs, while Sadew Nethmina and Vishmitha Sathsara claimed two wickets each for Mahinda College.
Chasing a target of 138 runs, Mahinda College faced a challenging run chase but remained composed to secure victory in the 41st over with four wickets in hand.
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Opening batter Sehas Ashinsa led the chase with an unbeaten 67 off 114 deliveries, including 2 fours and a six, guiding Mahinda College across the finish line and securing their place in the semi-finals.
Brief Scores
St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa – 137 (45) Chamath Wellalage 36, Deneth Perera 21, Vishmitha Sathsara 2/21, Sadew Nethmina 2/24
Mahinda College, Galle – 138/6 (40.4) Sehas Ashinsa 67*, Koshendra Fernando 3/24
Result – Mahinda College won by 4 wickets
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