St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena booked their place in the semi-finals of the U19 Inter-Schools Division 1 Tier ‘B’ Limited Overs Tournament 2026/27 as they registered a thrilling win over Ananda College, Colombo in a quarter-final encounter played today (3rd November) at Saliyapura Gajaba Regiment Cricket Grounds, Anuradhapura.
After winning the toss, Ananda College elected to bat first and posted a competitive 204/6 in their allotted 50 overs. Sharada Jayarathna led the batting effort with a valuable 55, while Himira Kudagama and Mishika Abeywardane chipped in with 45 and 43 runs respectively.
In reply, St. Benedict’s College endured a tense run chase against a determined Ananda bowling attack. However, the Kotahena lads held their nerve to cross the finish line in the 49th over, reaching the target with just one wicket remaining to seal a hard-fought victory.
Brief Scores
Ananda College, Colombo – 204/6 (50) Sharada Jayarathna 55*, Himira Kudagama 45, Mishika Abeywardane 43, Rashan Wijerathna 34, Dinath Senila 2/34
St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena – 206/9 (48.5) Vihanga Rathnayake 29, Lithika Jayasundara 26, Sithum Hasaranga 25, Tehan Bitar 23, Pamod Saranga 23*, Mihila Jayaweera 21, Danindu Sellaperuma 2/30, Thinura Sanuditha 2/34
Result – St. Benedict’s College won by 1 wicket
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