S. Thomas’ set for the kill

Under 19 Cricket

S. Thomas' were set for the kill against Dharmasoka MV Ambalangoda at the end of the first day's play in their Under 19 interschool cricket encounter played at Mt Lavinia.

S. Thomas' after making a formidable score of 283 for 5 declared bowled out Dharmasoka MV for a paltry 58. Following on Dharmasoka were five for 10 still needing 215 runs to avoid an innings defeat when the play gets underway today.

It was Chenutha Wickramasinghe who laid the foundation for the Thomians when he made an unbeaten 102 in 121 balls inclusive of nine boundaries and four sixes. He was supported by Helakamal Nanayakkara with an elegant half century.

Tharindu Ratnayake was the pick of the bowler claiming seven wickets for 22 runs.

S. Thomas’ 283 for 5 declared (Helakamal Nanayakkara 58, Rashmika Opatha 41, Chenutha Wickramasinghe 102 n.o., Sachitha Jayatileke 27 n.o.)

Dharmasoka MV Ambalangoda 59 (Nimesh Isurinda 26: Senal de Silva 3 for 16, Tharindu Ratnayake 3 for 16, Helakamal Nanayakkara 2 for 13) and 10 for 5 (Tharindu Ratnayake 4 for 6)

ST BENEDICT’S TAKE LEAD

St Benedict's took a first innings lead over Wesley at the end of the first day's play in the Under 19 match played at Campbell Park. Wesley taking first lease of the wicket made 135 and St Benedict's in their turn ended the day on 139 for 6 with Mahela Udawatte making a top score of 62. The match will be continued today.

Wesley 135 (H. Bambaranda 23, R. Seneviratne 22: Geethika Jayatileke 5 for 28, Ruvinda Nuwanalla 2 for 11, Geethal Fernando 2 for 28)

St Benedict’s 139 for 6 (Mahel Jayalath 62: A. Parais

3 for 40, K. Silva 2 for 22)

ST. JOSEPH’S ON TOP

St. Joseph's were on top against Mahinda, Galle when play stopped on day one in the Under 19 match played at Darley Road. St Joseph's batting first made 222 and Mahinda in reply were badly placed on 44 for 5. St

Joseph’s 222 (Nipun Samarasinghe 76, Sandaruwan Rodrigo 34: Pasindu Dilshan 2 for 30, Sachika Udara 2 for 48)

Mahinda Galle 44 for 5