Hard fought win for Schools u-15

The Sri Lanka Schools under 15 team pulled off a hard fought two wicket victory over Bangladesh under 15 team in the invitation international triangular limited overs cricket tournament opening match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday.

The visitors batting first after winning the toss were shot out for just 123 runs in less than 25 overs but the Sri Lanka Schools team in reply really struggled throughout the innings before reaching their target in the 41st over with two wickets to spare.

The Bangladesh under 15 team put up an inspiring performance on the field after their batting had failed before Maliyadeva College all rounder Wimanga Perera batting at number seven hit a matchwinning knock of 36 not out with D. S. Senanayake schoolboy Malith Wickremasinghe making a useful contribution of 24 runs.

Earlier Royal's left arm paceman Yasitha Abeykoon rocked the Bangladesh under 15 team with a superb spell of bowling claiming 5 for 37 from his ten overs. He received good support from Mayura Silva who captured 2 for 18.

The tournament will be continued today with Bangladesh playing against Malaysia at the De Soysa Stadium in Moratuwa. The two top teams are expected to meet in the final on May 7 at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Bangladesh under 15: 123 in 23.1 overs (Humayan Kabbir 33, Ashik Rehaman 27, Yasitha Abeykoon 5 for 37, Mayura Silva 2 for 18)

Sri Lanka Schools under 15: 124 for 8 in 40.3 overs (Malith Wickremasinghe 24, Wimanga Perera 36 n.o, H. Kabbir 2 for 14) C.D.