Nalanda College, Colombo registered a comfortable win over Gurukula College, Kelaniya in their Tier ‘A’ encounter of the U19 Inter-Schools Division 1 Limited Overs Tournament 2026/27 played today (6th October) at Nalanda College Grounds, Colombo.
Having won the toss, Gurukula College opted to bat first, but the decision backfired as they were bowled out for just 113 runs.
Methuka Perera and Rusandu Silva led the bowling attack for Nalanda College, claiming 3 wickets apiece to restrict the visitors to a low total.
In reply, Nalanda College made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 16.5 overs with 9 wickets in hand.
Opening batter Nadul Jayalath led the way with a brilliant unbeaten 62 off 52 balls, striking 4 fours and 5 sixes as Nalanda College comfortably sealed the victory.
Brief Scores
Gurukula College, Kelaniya – 113 (35.4) Adeepa Pinsara 35, Javindu Madusanka 20, Methuka Perera 3/18, Rusandu Silva 3/26, Lithum Wijekumara 2/9
Nalanda College, Colombo – 114/1 (16.5) Nadul Jayalath 62*, Lithum Wijekumara 35
Result – Nalanda College won by 9 wickets
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