Hirun’s second century in vain as De Mazenod win

by Reemus Fernando

Sri Lanka Under 19 discard Hirun Kapurubandara’s second century in the tournament was in vain for St. Joseph’s as De Mazenod registered six runs victory according to Parabola Method in the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘A’ limited overs encounter at Kandana yesterday.

The home team were 236 for six wickets in 34.5 overs when the match was stopped for rain. They were chasing a target of 246 runs in 38 overs and were six runs ahead according to Parabola Method.

The victory will help De Mazenod keep alive their chances of advancing to the knockout stage as they have three victories under their belt now.

St. Joseph’s have two victories against their name. Kapurubandara who scored a quick-fire century yesterday has been the leading batsman for them. The top order batsman, who was overlooked for the ongoing Youth series in Pakistan has been doing well in the schools tournament.

He scored 120 runs in just 103 balls yesterday. His knock included ten fours and four sixes. In their match against Maris Stella Hirun hammered 109 runs in just 64 balls as they scored ten wickets victory. In that match the first wicket pair of Abishek Jayaweera and Kapurubandara put on an unfinished partnership of 181 runs.

Hirun was not the only batsman to score a century yesterday. Vimath Dinsara scored 107 runs (131 balls) to lead St. Sebastian’s to six wickets victory over Nalanda in their match played at Moratuwa.

At Uyanwatta, St. Servatius’ beat St. Anne’s by 42 runs. A six-wicket haul by Samiru Gimhan was the highlight as the home team restricted the visitors to 78 runs.

At Kotahena, after being bowled out for 103 runs, St. Thomas’ Matara did well to pull off six runs win against St. Benedict’s as Loshitha Diksith and Manuga Yonal picked up three wickets each.

At Reid Avenue, Royal cruised to eight wickets victory after restricting Prince of Wales to 98 runs in the 20 overs a side match, while S. Thomas’ restricted Gurukula to 91 runs before recording seven wickets win at Mount Lavinia.

At Campbell Park, Mahanama beat Wesley by 105 runs.

Match Results

De Mazenod beat St. Joseph’s at Kandana

Scores:

St. Joseph’s

245 for 5 in 38 overs (Abishek Jayaweera 50, Hirun Kapurubandara 120, Lahiru Amarasekara 29; Dinosh Jelon 3/47)

De Mazenod

236 for 6 in 34.5 overs (Neshan Dias 23, Janith Karindra 84, Thatshuka Indeepa 24, Uvidu Perera 41, Shevan Menusha 36; Dunick Perera 2/45)

Royal record eight wickets win at Reid Avenue

Scores:

Prince of Wales

98 for 9 in 20 overs (Uneth Peiris 31, Gavesha Fernando 23; Ranuka Malaviarachchi 2/17, Ramiru Perera 3/13, Ovina Ambanpola 3/18)

Royal

99 for 2 in 13 overs (Rehan Peiris 46, Ramiru Perera 24n.o.)

Mahanama beat Wesley at Campbell Park

Scores:

Mahanama

272 all out in 46.4 overs (Kavindu Amameth 26, Koojana Perera 83, Chamika Heenatigala 40, Anuka Wijewardhane 48; Uvin Perera 2/31, Jethon Wyman 4/49, Deneth Sigera 2/23)

Wesley

167 all out in 39.2 overs (Shehandu Athauda 54, Lithum Senuja 33, Uvin Perera 45; Rashmika Perera 2/11, Chamika Heenatigala 3/33, Anuka Wijewardhane 3/23)

S. Thomas’ beat Gurukula by seven wickets at Mount Lavinia

Scores:

Gurukula

91 all out in 29.3 overs (Sineth Yasassri 18; Akash Fernando 3/23, Ashen Perera 4/18, Kavindu Dias 3/19)

S. Thomas’

97 for 3 in 19.3 overs (Sadev Soysa 34n.o., Dineth Goonewardene 38n.o.)