Dodangoda guides Ananda Sastralaya to victory 

By M. Shamil Amit

An unbeaten quick-fire 69-ball knock of 77 with 11 boundaries and a six by Chenuka Dodangoda helped Ananda Sastralaya Kotte coast to a comfortable five wicket win over traditional rivals St John’s College Nugegoda in their 26th Battle of Sri Jayawardenapura at P Sara Stadium yesterday.

Ananda Sastralaya were left with a target of 139 runs which they achieved with ease.

Earlier in the day the Johnians resuming their second innings from their overnight score of 18 for 1 made 170.

Scores:

St John’s College Nugegoda 107 (Thenuka Dullewa 25, Sandun Dewmina 19, Mohamed Mishal 17, Imeth Sathsilu 15: Koshitha Madanayake 5/11, Bhanuja Chamathkara 2/28) and (18/1 overnight) 170 (Mohamed Mishal 33, Rugith Nimjaya 31, Sandun Dewmina 29, Senura Gayeshana 24, Naditha Sathsara 15 n.o.: Bhanuja Chamathkara 5/57, Koshitha Madanayake 3/61)

Ananda Sastralaya Kotte 139 (Theekshana Yahampath 33, Ganidu Dineth 28) and 139 for 5 (Nadil Perera 20, Chenuka Dodangoda 77 n.o., Tishan Damindu 4/35)