Sandaru, Jeewaka post unbeaten stand

Under 19 Cricket 

Opener Sandaru Theekshana and Jeewaka Shasheen posted an unbroken fourth wicket stand of 119 runs as Devapathiraja, Ratgama posted 230 for three wickets at stumps on day one of the Under 19 traditional match against St. Thomas’ at Uyanwatta Stadium on Monday.

Only 62 overs were possible on day one after the match got off to a delayed start due to wet ground conditions. At stumps, Theekshana was unbeaten on 97 runs while Shasheen was not out on 64.

At Colts ground, Pathum Malitha took five wickets as Dharmasoka restricted Lumbini to 171 runs. Chanaka Jananga and Senitha Halambage shared the other five wickets to fall.

Nalanda batted at a snail’s pace against Richmond and were bowled out for 158 runs in 99 overs at Dombagoda. Spinner Malsha Tharupathi grabbed six wickets for Richmond.

Match Details

Lumbini 171, Dharmasoka 28 for no loss at Colts ground

Scores: 

Lumbini

171 all out in 61.2 overs (Dhanitha Sandeth 26, Yasiru Yugath 47, Pasindu Mahisha 15, Malith Kawindu 18; Pathum Malitha 5/35, Chanaka Jananga 3/49, Senitha Halambage 2/26) 

Dharmasoka

28 for no loss in 5 overs (Randul Samarahewa 17n.o.) 

Nalanda bat whole day against Richmond at Dombagoda

Scores: 

Nalanda

158 all out in 99 overs (Rusiru Vilochana 29, Eranga Jayakody 33; Malsha Tharupathi 6/45) 

 Devapathiraja 230 for three wickets against St. Thomas’ at Uyanwatta Stadium

Scores: 

Devapathiraja 230 for 3 in 62 overs (Sandaru Theekshana 97n.o., Pawan Sandesh 25, Dinitha Prabanka 30, Jeewaka Shashen 64n.o.)