The Final of the U19 Division 1 Tier B competition commenced today between St. Servatius’ College, Matara and Maris Stella College, Negombo at Kirimandala Mawatha Cricket Grounds.
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After having won the toss, St. Servatius’ College wanted to bat first. However, St. Servatius’ were unable to get the start they would have been hoping for as they lost 5/86, with Denuwan Pramod scoring 36.
Diniru Abeywickramasinghe and Skipper Chiran Neththaru also fell in the 30’s before Viran Chamuditha’s fighting half-century took them to a respectable position, as St. Servatius’ College bowled out for 199. Maris Stella opening bowler Hasindu Perera was the star performer with the ball as he register a superb fifer.
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When the stumps having been called on Day 1, the Maris Stella openers batted for 4 overs and were able to add 14 runs as well.
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Brief Scores:
St. Servatius’ College, Matara 199 (69.3) Viran Chamuditha 50, Denuwan Pramod 36, Diniru Abeywickramasinghe 30, Chiran Neththaru 30, Hasindu Perera 5/54, Shean Adithya 2/58
Maris Stella College, Negombo 14/0 (4) Kaveen Fernando 10*
Day 1 Stumps
