Two games in the U19 Schools Cricket circuit ended today with Dharmaraja College, Kandy recording an outright win over St. Sebastian’s College, Katuneriya in Kandy.

In the U19 Division I ‘Tier B’ Tournament encounter played in Kandy, hosts Dharmaraja , batting first, posted a commanding total of 311 runs. Arosha Mahagedara top-scored with 72 while national cap Pulindu Perera and Onija Sesath contributed with half-centuries. A collective bowling effort from the Rajans restricted the Sebastianites to 149 and 178 despite Hasith Kavinda’s 82 in the 2nd innings.

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In Katunayake, Richmond College, Galle, met St. Servatius’ College, Matara, in a traditional encounter. Richmond, batting first, was bundled out for 170 by the Servatians, with Praveen Madusanka being the standout bowler with a 5-wicket haul.

St. Servatius’ College ended their 1st innings at 220 which gave them the 1st innings lead. Experienced spinner Sharon Abishek’s 5 wickets was the only highlight of the inning. Richmond College was 8 wickets down, having scored 190 runs at stumps on Day 2.

Brief Scores: 

Dharmaraja College, Kandy 311/9d (63.1) Arosha Mahagedara 72, Pulindu Perera 55, Onija Sesath 53, Nishal Rashmika 3/48, Malindu Daham 3/63 & 17 (1.4)

St. Sebastian’s College, Katuneriya 149 (52.3) Supun Liyanage 49, Dulara Bandulasena 2/14, Dakshika Manukalpa 2/22 & 178 (54) Hasith Kavinda 82, Maleesha Nethsara 46,  Dulara Bandulasena 3/34, Onija Sesath 3/58

Result – Dharmaraja College, Kandy won by 10 wickets

Richmond College, Galle 170 (58) Nikil Jayaweera 43, Chehan Subasinghe 40, Praveen Madusanka 5/52, Viran Chamuditha 3/27 & 190/8 (67) Kaveesha Induwara 40, Seneth Sisan 38, Praveen Madusanka 3/60 

St. Servatius’ College, Matara 220 (84.3) Diniru Abeywickramasinghe 43, Vishwa Supun 43, Sharon Abishek 5/93, Kaveesha Induwara 3/61 

Result – Match Drawn (St. Servatius College, Matara won on 1st innings lead)