Two traditional encounters of Schools U19 Cricket tournament commenced today (11th April) at Colombo. Thomian tailender batsman Yasiru Rodrigo’s fighting half-century against St. Joseph’s College was the highlight of the first day’s play.
S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia vs St. Joseph’s College, Colombo
Thomas’ College skipper Shalin de Mel won the toss and elected to bat first but they lost 2 early wickets in the first 10 overs for 35 runs. The opening batsman Anuk Palihawadena (54) and number four batsman Ryan Fernando (71) rescued the innings with half-tons but after their dismissals, the visitors lost their way as they were reeling at 160 for 6.
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However, Yasiru Rodrigo who came to bat at number 8 stroked a blinder of an innings putting the Thomians in a strong position at stumps on day one. Rodrigo stroked an unbeaten knock of 97 runs off 152 balls with 6 fours and 5 sixes.
Brief Scores
Venue – St. Joseph’s College Grounds, Colombo
Toss – S. Thomas’ College
Thomas’ College 344/9 (103) Yasiru Rodrigo 97*, Ryan Fernando 71, Anuk Palihawadena 54, G Camston 53, Thenuka Liyanage 36, Dunith Wellalage 3/111
Stumps – Day 1
Mahanama College, Colombo vs St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala
St. Anne’s College bowling lineup managed to restrict the strong outfit of Mahanama College to 169 runs on the first day of the traditional encounter between the two sides which commenced today (11th April) at Kurunegala.
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In-form batsman Pavan Rathnayake once again top-scored for Mahanama College with a knock of 81 runs off 130 balls with 6 fours and 3 sixes. Pasindu Tennakoon was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts as he grabbed 4 wickets for 51 runs.
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Brief Scores
Venue – St. Anne’s College Grounds, Kurunegala
Toss – Mahanama College
Mahanama College 169 (71.2) Pavan Rathnayake 81, Sachira Weliwatta 23, Sadishan Chamodya 22, Pasindu Tennakoon 4/51, Kalindu Wijesinghe 2/28, Manaan Muzammil 2/49
St. Anne’s College 79/1 (25.3) Dilhara Deshabandu 35*, Kavindu Ekanayake 29*
Stumps – Day 1
