63rd Battle of the Brothers Thurstan dominate day one

By M. Shamil Amit

Thurstan dominated proceedings against traditional rivals Isipathana when play ended on day one in the 63rd Battle of the Brothers big match played at the SSC ground. Isipathana taking first lease of the wicket was restricted to a score of 159 runs, and Thurstan, having faced 12 overs, ended the day on 30 for 2. The match will continue today.

Result:

At SSC

Isipathana 159 (Navindu Umeth 43, Tharun Perera 43, Maleesha Sandaruwan 26, Kavindu Dewshan 16, Menula Dambakumbura 15; Sethru Fernando 3/32, Thanuga Palihawadana 3/51, Sanvidu Dissanayake 2/6, Nithish Kamalasooriya 2/11) Thurstan 39 for 2