Mahanama outclass Richmond for maiden title

The champion Mahanama team with the trophy

By M. Shamil Amit

Mahanama College Colombo bagged their first major Under 19 title when they outclassed Richmond College by four wickets in a low scoring final of the Under 19 Division One Tier ‘A’ limited overs tournament at the Surrey Village ground in Maggona yesterday.
Richmond taking first lease of the wicket was made to struggle for their runs and were bowled out for 109.
Mahanama in their run chase though losing wickets at regular intervals succeeded to race to the target with ease in the 20th over.
Scores:
Richmond 109 in 40.3 overs (Risinu Rupasinghe 41, Tenusha Nimsara 16: Venura Kaveethra 2/12, Chamika Heenatigala 2/14, Dulnith Sigera 2/19, Gimantha Dissanayake 2/23)
Mahanama 110 for 6 in 19.5 overs (Sineth Weeraratne 30, Dulnith Sigera 22, Chamika Heenatigala 17: Methsara Akash 3/28, Nethuja Bashitha 2/16)