Matara Thomians dominate first day

By M. Shamil Amit

St Thomas’ College Matara dominated proceedings against St Aloysius College Galle at the end of the first day’s play in their Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Weeraketiya. St Thomas’ after bowling out their opponents for 153 runs helped by a half ton from Abdul Maajid ended the day on 158 for 5.

A run a ball knock of 108 inclusive of 15 boundaries and three sixes by Shevon Moses helped Vidyartha taking first lease of the wicket to make a score of 201 against Sri Dharmaloka MV Kelaniya who ended day one on 85 for 4 in the match played at Kandy. The matches will be continued today.

At Weeraketiya

St Aloysius Galle 153 (Minod Chanushka 42, Sasindu Madusara 38, Sasindu Randeepa 24, Hiviru Nimtharana 20: Vindila Chanuth 4/47, Dasith Dinara 2/11, Dinura Pawanji 2/43)

St Thomas’ Matara 158 for 5 (Abdul Maajid 58, Sethuja Mandinu 34, Punal Pamuditha 24: Chanuka Sadew 3/21)

At Kandy

Vidyartha 201 (Shevan Moses 108, Akalanka Dinujaya 25, Ishan Dodangoda 20, Manuth Wishwakula 18, Lisandu Nimsith 18: Sathindu Praboda 5/47, Chanul Nethsitha 2/19)

Sri Dharmaloka MV Kelaniya 95 for 4 (Mevan Randeepana 24, Tharusha Mihiranga 22, Kaveen Deneth 15, Omal Vihanga 20 n.o.)