AIS open with massive 224-run win

Asian International School (AIS) registered a massive 224-run win over Colombo International School (CIS) in the opening fixture of the 16th Under 19 International Cricket tournament for the R.i.t.alles Challenge Trophy at Shalika grounds.

Taking first lease of the wicket, AIS with Canaan Perera (79 not out) and Harshana Yogendra (85) in ripping from with the bat, ran up a massive 277 for three wickets before closing their innings. CIS were never in the premises when they went in and were shot out for a paltry 53 to give AIS a 224-run win.

AIS 277 for 3 in 30 overs (Canaan Perera 79 n.o., Yasas Abeywickrema 32, Harshana Yogendra 85, Avishka De Silva 37 n.o., Amal Hassan 2 for 47)

CIS 53 in 18.5 overs (Sadhil 11, Ammar Siddique 12, Avishka De Silva 2 for 17, Jash Udesh 3 for 13)

LIS RATNAPURA IN EXCITING WIN OVER GATEWAY, KANDY

Lyceum International School (LIS), Ratnapura posted an exciting three wicket win with one ball to spare over Gateway College, Kandy in their Under 19 International School cricket fixture for the R.i.t.alles Challenge Trophy at Shalika ground.taking first lease of the matting, Gateway, Kandy posted a respectable 205 for five wickets.y.dihan (53) and N.DE Silva (42) did the bulk of the scoring. When LIS Ratnapura commenced their innings a solid opening stand of 138 runs between Muhammed Fahim (60) and Hirusha Jayasuriya (69) gave them a flying start.

However, they lost a couple of wickets but finally got home with three wickets and one ball to spare.

Gateway Kandy 205 for 5 in 30 overs (Dihan Samarasinghe 23, Santhoshan Rajendra 20, Y. Dihan 53, N. De Silva 42)

LIS Panadura 206 for 7 in 29.1 overs (Muhammed Fahim 60, Hirusha Fahim 89, N. Panditharatne 17, K. Nimatha 2 for 20, M. Mahhar 2 for 41, Y. Dihan 2 for 46). (BM)