Mahinda battle against unbeaten Petes for final spot

Under 19 Division I Tier ‘B’ Cricket

Unbeaten St. Peter’s will encounter Mahinda in the top semi-final of the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘B’ cricket tournament at Thurstan College ground today.

St. Peter’s, eliminated Mahinda in the quarter-final on their way to winning the title last season. The team from Galle will be eager to make amends against a team looking to extend their unbeaten run to the final.

Captained by Nimuthu Gunawardana, St. Peter’s earned a hard fought ten runs victory in the quarter-final. That was after their batsmen failed to impress against Devapathiraja. The Petes could post just 122 runs in the quarter-final which was played as a 27 overs a side affair.

In contrast, Mahinda registered comprehensive seven wickets win after rattling St. Servatius’ for 100 runs. They were the runners up to Maris Stella in their group in the first round. The team captained by Dhanuja Induwara had six victories in eight outings at the end of the first round.

St. Peter’s were the champions in their group after having registered eight victories during the first round.

Teams

St. Peter’s (from):

Nimuthu Gunawardana (Captain), Sanshay Gunatilake, Vishen Halambage, Oween Salgado, Rusanda Gamage, Shennon Rodrigo, Kavika Jayasundara, Lashmika Perera, Nathen David, Lakindu Sachin, Sean Robert, Ishira Ayupala, Dilana Damsara, Salith Gallage, Nitesh Fernando, Rithil Suraweera, Anupa Garumanne, Chamindu Perera.

Officials:

Shanaka Fernando (Head Coach), Manjuka Perera (Asst. Coach), Sunanda Fernando (Master in Charge)

Mahinda (from):

Dhanuja Induwara (Captain), Dinura Kalupahana (Vice Captain), Hiruna Gallage, Ranmina Hettiarachchi, Hareen Achintha, Tharushan Dilshan, Chandupa de Silva, Shehan Hasaranga, Kaveen Rukshan, Pramesh Madubhashana, Dulana Rajapaksha, Ranindu Nimsara, Arosha Udayanga, Deneth Kaushalya, Pasindu Lakshan, Senuka Dangamuwa, Ninura Deelaka, Kaveesha Gimsara, Vinupa Nethmira, Sahanjith Samadith.

Officials:

M.M. Tharanga (Head Coach), Sulalith Shamendra (Asst. Coach), Y. Nishantha Kumara (Master in Charge).