Prabhanka shines before Lumbini-Thurstan declared joint champions

by Reemus Fernando

Lumbini came in search of their first Under 19 Limited Overs cricket title in two decades. Batting first, five of their first seven batsmen got out without reaching double figures. They were six wickets down for 31 runs at one stage but a dogged knock of 85 runs not out by Dinitha Prabhanka set the stage for a dramatic recovery against Thurstan in the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘B’ Limited Overs Cricket tournament final at Surrey Village ground on Tuesday.

Prabhanka’s back to the wall knock became the story of the day spoilt by rain. With rain forcing a no decision, the organizers declared Thurstan and Lumbini as joint champions.

Prabhanka’s knock powered Lumbini to 178 runs. In reply Thurstan were 48 for two wickets in 11 overs when rain forced an early end.

Scores:

Lumbini

178 for 9 in 49 overs (Dinitha Prabhanka 85n.o., Dumindu Sewmina 26, Pasindu Maheesha 20; Vishwa Dhananjaya 2/21, Thanuga Palihawadana 3/51, Yovun Silpa 2/18)

Thurstan

48 for 3 in 11 overs (Dinal Induwara 27n.o.)