Six matches in the Singer Schools ‘Under 19 Division 1’ Two Day Cricket Tournament 2019/20 were conducted today (25).
Kavinda De Mel carries Cambrians to Quarter Finals
Gurukula College managed to qualify for the quarter finals in one of the pre-quarter finals, knocking last year’s finalists, S. Thomas’ College, out of the tournament.
Gurukula College managed to add 228/6 for the 1st innings, thanks to their lower order and Praveen Nimesh, who scored a gutsy 72 in reply to opposition’s 322/9.
Gurukula College sneaked through to the quarter-finals on the basis of bonus points.
Nalandian Avishka Perera, who has already obtained over 1000 runs in this season, manufactured another brilliant innings to take his college past the skilled St. Sebastian’s College in the 1st innings. His 117 guided Nalanda College to 305, earning them the first innings victory and a place in the quarter finals.
The Trinity-De Mazenod battle concluded as yet another draw, but the fight for the 1st innings victory was won by the Kandyans, who bundled out the opposition for 174. Uvindu Wimaladharma, who was responsible for 5 of the De Mazenod wickets, was the star of the show. Trinity College qualified for the quarter finals.
Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia vs Gurukula College, Kelaniya
Group –PRE-QUARTER FINALS
Venue – S. Thomas’ College Ground
Toss – Gurukula College
Brief Scores
S. Thomas College – 322/9d (109.3) Shalin De Mel 71, Yasiru Rodrigo 50*, Dilmin Rathnayake 48, Ryan Fernando 37, Thevin Iriyagama 29, Kishan Munasinghe 22, Maneesha Rupasinghe 20, Rishitha Sankalpa 3/51, Thushara Madushan 2/48
Gurukula College – 228/6 (78) Praveen Nimesh 72*, Sithija Chamod 38, Rashmika Mewan 28, Likshan Sasanga 25, Diren De Silva 3/72
MATCH DRAWN
Photos: S. Thomas’ College Vs Gurukula College | Pre QF | U19 Cricket Tournament 2019/20
St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa vs Nalanda College, Colombo
Group – PRE-QUARTER FINALS
Venue – Nalanda College Ground
Toss – Nalanda College
Brief Scores
St. Sebastian’s College – 225 (70) Dunith Jayathunga 59, Sukitha Prasanna 48, Induwara De Alwis 38, Bihanga Mendis 21, Raveen De Silva 5/68, Mahima Weerakoon 3/15
& 108/1 (22) Dunith Jayathunga 74*, Sukitha Prasanna 23
Nalanda College – 305 (90.2) Avishka Perera 117, Raveen De Silva 88, Ranindu De Silva 54, Nadeera Fernando 6/49, Induwara De Alwis 2/51
MATCH DRAWN
Photos: Nalanda College U19 Cricket Team Preview 2018/19
Trinity College, Kandy vs De Mazenod College, Kandana
Group – PRE-QUARTER FINALS
Venue – Trinity College Ground
Toss – Trinity College
Brief Scores
Trinity College – 206 (56.2) Ranuda Somarathna 66, Shane Gunathilake 65, Ruvin Peiris 21, Senash Fernando 4/55, Asitha Silva 3/53, Sithum Fernando 2/23
& 137/9 (46) Abhishek Anandakumar 46, Shane Gunathilake 23, Deemantha Bandara 21*, Sithum Fernando 4/54, Asitha Silva 2/24, Senash Fernando 2/38
De Mazenod College – 174 (70.1) Nimna Fernando 36, Ruwin Fonseka 35, Sahan Kosala 25, Ashen Silva 22, Uvindu Wimaladarma 5/29, Abhishek Anandakumar 3/46
MATCH DRAWN
Photos: Trinity College U19 Cricket Team Preview 2019/20
Apart from these 3 fixtures, 3 other matches commenced today as well. Here are a few notable performances from the day.
Dineth Jayakody – 131
Miranga Wickramage – 126
Rishitha Perera – 5/68
Mohamed Shamaaz – 70 & 4/57
St. Joseph’s College, Colombo vs St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala
Group – PRE-QUARTER FINALS
Venue – St. Joseph’s College Ground
Toss – St. Joseph’s College
Brief Scores
St. Joseph’s College – 450/9 (95) Dineth Jayakody 131, Miranga Wickramage 126*, Sadeesh Jayawardana 65, Dunith Wellalage 62, Ashian Daniel 22, Rishitha Perera 5/68, Pasindu Tennakoon 2/102, Kavindu Ranasinghe 2/125
STUMPS – DAY 1
Richmond College, Galle vs Mahanama College, Colombo
Group – PRE-QUARTER FINALS
Venue Bloomfield Ground, Colombo
Toss – Richmond College
Brief Scores
Richmond College – 256/5 (95) Thaveesha Abishek 77, Dimuth Sandaruwan 59, Kavindu Nirmana 45, Bhanuka Manohara 33, Dilum Sudeera 25, Devindu Kekirideniya 3/45
STUMPS – DAY 1
St. Benedict’s College, Colombo vs Zahira College, Colombo
Group – TRADITIONAL
Venue Zahira College Ground
Toss – Zahira College
Brief Scores
St. Benedict’s College – 216 (47.1) Hasindu Kavirathne 54, Shehan Fernando 39, Kaviru Perera 36, Yohan Soyza 26, Ashen De Soyza 21, Mohamed Shamaaz 4/57, Imtiaz Slasa 3/61
Zahira College – 157/5 (45) Mohamed Shamaaz 70, Imtiaz Slasa 41, Mohamed Adhil 20, Onila Barusha 2/28
STUMPS – DAY 1
