St. Joseph’s College, Colombo came agonisingly close to securing an outright victory against St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa in their traditional encounter of the U19 Inter-Schools Division 1 Two Day Cricket Tournament 2025/26, which concluded today (6 January) at Moratuwa.
After piling up an impressive 344 runs in their first innings, St. Joseph’s College produced a dominant bowling display to dismiss St. Sebastian’s College for just 192 runs. Despite the collapse around him, Adesh Almeida stood tall for the hosts with a brilliant century, offering lone resistance against a disciplined Josephian attack.
Nushan Perera was the chief destroyer for St. Joseph’s College, claiming a fine six-wicket haul to put his side firmly in control of the contest.
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Asked to follow on, St. Sebastian’s College fought back to some extent, reaching 151 for 9 wickets by the close, but time ultimately denied St. Joseph’s College a deserved outright victory. Vishwa Peiris starred with the ball in the second innings, grabbing an impressive six-wicket haul to keep the pressure firmly on the hosts.
Meanwhile, St. Peter’s College secured first-innings points against Royal College in their Tier ‘A’ encounter, which ended in a draw at the St. Peter’s College Grounds in Colombo. Royal College’s Rehan Peiris struck a commanding 126, while Asadisa De Silva responded in style for the hosts with a splendid 134, ensuring honours were shared. Janith Panditharathne impressed with the ball for St. Peter’s College, finishing with a six-wicket haul.
In another traditional clash, the encounter between Nalanda College and Prince of Wales’ College ended in a draw, though Prince of Wales’ College claimed major honours thanks to their all-round performances. Suwas Fernando (63), Gawesha Fernando (59) and Pasan Cooray (51) led the batting charge with valuable half-centuries.
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The bowlers then took centre stage for Prince of Wales’ College, with Nadul Aponsu (6/53) and Shehan Ashein (5/20) producing impressive spells to cap off a strong overall performance.
Brief Scores
Royal College, Colombo – 347 (80) Rehan Peiris 126, Manuth Dasanayake 71, Himaru Deshan De Silva 58, Thevindu Wewalwala 20, Janith Panditharathne 6/103, Thenura Dissanayake 2/74 & 71/0 (22) Rehan Peiris 37*, Hirun Liyanarachchi 34*
St. Peter’s College, Colombo – 361/6d (80) Asadisa De Silva 134, Joshua Sebastian 93, Shavidu Silva 53, Sadeesha Silva 33*, Enosh Peterson 31*, Sehandu Sooriyaarachchi 3/50, Ramiru Perera 2/98
Result – Match Drawn
Trinity College, Kandy – 153 (52.3) Praveen Mithila 47, Santhosh Kritheekshan 34, Geeth Sandaruwan 3/33, Thenuja Rashmin 3/35, Venura Kaveethra 2/34
Mahanama College, Colombo – 101/3 (37) Venura Kaveethra 42*, Sanul Weerarathne 32*
Result – Match Drawn
St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala – 251/8d (74.1) Sanuja Dissanayake 127, Yashmith Jayasundara 74, Ishan Khan 22, Savindu Sathsara 2/32
Maris Stella College, Negombo – 41/2 (13) Sanuja Dissanayake 2/12
Result – No Decision
Nalanda College, Colombo – 226 (79) Osanda Pamuditha 66, Santhul Wijerathne 46, Dunitha Anusara 40, Nemindu Akmeemana 27, Nadul Jayalath 25, Nadul Aponsu 6/53, Nethul Anuhas 4/67 & 101/7 (33) Nadul Jayalath 36, Mihin Zoysa 23, Osanda Pamuditha 20*, Shehan Ashein 5/20, Nadul Aponsu 2/44
Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa – 303/9 (80) Suwas Fernando 63, Gawesha Fernando 59, Pasan Cooray 51, Oshan De Silva 43, Palingu Perera 35, Osanda Pamuditha 2/32, Malsha Fernando 2/65
Result – Match Drawn
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo – 344 (79.1) Rishma Amarasinghe 90, Yenula Dantanarayana 74, Chethina Kavinda 70, Aveesha Samash 52, Dilpa Ruwanaka 28, Koshendra Fernando 5/115, Shenash Hashein 3/51, Navinu Fernando 2/65
St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa – 192 (59.1) Adesh Almeida 105*, Koshendra Fernando 45, Nushan Perera 6/38, Vishwa Peiris 2/58, Disinu Samarasinghe 2/68 & 151/9 (54) (f/o) Adesh Almeida 50, Chamath Wellalage 33, Koshendra Fernando 22, Vishwa Peiris 6/50, Nushan Perera 3/59
Result – Match Drawn
Thurstan College, Colombo – 257 (74.4) Sethru Fernando 57, Yohan Senanayake 34, Rachintha De Silva 29, Akhen De Alwis 25, Udarsha Nimsara 23, Lesanda Dewmika Hewapathirana 21, Rison Jansen 20, Minaga Ariyadasa 5/88, Nethuja Bashitha 2/25, Tenusha Nimsara 2/92
Richmond College, Galle – 69/2 (16.1) Chalindu Karunarathna 42*
Stumps – Day 1
St. Aloysius’ College, Galle – 167 (54.5) Sevitha Dumal 37, Dulsath Nimviru 29, Vinod Danushka 23, Chanul Sanketh 23, Lithika Jayasundara 3/9, Vihanga Rathnayaka 3/24, Yohan Edirisinghe 2/18
St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena – 144/5 (38) Sithum Hasaranga 33*, Tehan Bitar 30, Lithika Jayasundara 30*, Vihanga Rathnayaka 28, Chanul Nethmina 3/35
Stumps – Day 1
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