Under 19 Division I Tier ‘A’ semis

A century by Supun Waduge, who put on a match defining partnership with skipper Manula Kularatne, stood in good stead for Trinity as they beat Royal by 10 runs according to D/L method in the rain hampered Under 19 Division I Tier ‘A’ semi-final at Surrey Village ground on Sunday.

Chasing a target of 237 runs to win, Royal’s extra cautious start cost them dearly. They were eight runs for one wicket in seven overs when the match experienced its first rain interuption. When the innings recomenced they had a D/L target of 201 runs to chase in 36 overs. They were 80 for two wickets in the 20th over when the match was stopped by rain again. Trinity were 10 runs ahead according to D/L method. Rehan Peiris was unbeate on 41 runs (in 58 balls, 4x4s) for Royal.

Put to bat, Trinity’s fifth wicket pair put on a decisive partnership worth 120 runs within a span of 24 overs to defy Royal who took the first four wickets for 92 runs.

Waduge scored 101 runs (135 balls) inclusive of nine fours and skipper Kularatne made a valuable half century. They will now meet former champions St. Joseph’s who beat De Mazenod in their semi-final on Saturday.

St. Joseph’s bowlers did well to contain De Mazenod to 128 runs at the same venue on Saturday. Lahiru Amarasekara led the way with three wickets while Dunick Perera, Yenula Dewthusa and Demian de Silva picked up two wickets each.

In reply, Maanasa Madubashana with 31 runs and Hirun Kapurubandara, Rishma Amarasinghe and Yenula Dewthusa with vaulabe 20s guided Joes to victory.

Semi-Final Results

Trinity beat Royal according to D/L method

Scores:

Trinity 236 all out in 49.2 overs (Supun Waduge 101,Manula Kularatne 51; Sineth Jayawardana 3/34, Ranuka Malaviarachchi 2/43, Ramiru Perera 2/37)

Royal 80 for 2 in 20 overs (Rehan Peiris 41n.o., Ovina Ambanpola 30;

St. Joseph’s beat De Mazenod by four wickets

Scores:

De Mazenod 128 all out in 44.1 overs (Thatshuka Indeepa 40, Uvindu Perera 18, Thareen Sanketh 31; Dunick Perera 2/15, Lahiru Amarasekara 3/22, Yenula Dewthusa 2/24, Demian de Silva 2/22)

St. Joseph’s 130 for 6 in 34 overs (Hirun Kapurubandara 24, Rishma Amarasinghe 25, Maanasa Madubashana 31, Yenula Dewthusa 23n.o.; 4/37)Kavindu Kaushalya 4/37) (RF)