Chathuranga (6/77) skittles out Maristonians for 160

Anushka WITHANAGE

Two superb bowling performances by Josephians - medium pacer Chathuranga Kumara (6 for 77) and spinner Rosco Thattil (2 for 42) helped them to bundle out Maris Stella College, Negombo for 160 runs in their first innings in the inter school under-19 cricket match which began at St. Joseph College grounds, Darley Road yesterday.

In reply St. Joseph’s were 53 for no loss when play was stopped early due to bad light.

Chief scores:

Maris Stella 160 (Vishwa Kanthuka 54, Lakshan Angelo 40, Sachira Fernando 14 n.o, Chathuranga Kumara 6 for 77, Rosco Thattil 2 for 42).

St. Joseph’s 53 for no loss (Heshan Perera 25 n.o, Enrico Silva 23 n.o.).

Peterites pile up 320 for 5

Fine half centuries by St. Peter’s College Captain Chathura Peries (81 n.o.) and Andre Berenger (80) helped them to pile up 320 runs for the loss of five wickets against Nalanda College in their under-19 inter school cricket match which began at Bloomfield grounds, Reid Avenue yesterday.

Nalanda College bowler Adeesha Nanayakkara claimed 2 for 45.

Play was stopped early due to bad light.

St. Peter’s 320 for 5 (Chathura Peries 81 n.o., Andre Berenger 80, Lahiru Niklantha 40, Nilochana Perera 43 n.o., Hasitha Perera 20, Akshu Fernando 18, Adeesha Nanayakkara 2 for 45).

Isipatana in strong position

Isipatana College were in a strong position at the end of the first day’s play in their inter-school cricket match against Royal College which began at Colts grounds, Havelock Park yesterday.

Royal taking first lease of the wicket scored 203 helped by a fine knock by Charutha Rajaratne (85 not out) ably supported by Ramish Rambukwella (48). Spinner Anushka Samaratunge captured 4 wickets for 60.

Isipatana in reply scored 150 for 5 with Sasantha Nilusha making a hard hit 45 while Vidushana Sanka was 28 not out.

Chief scores:

Royal 203 in 54.2 overs (Bhanuka Rajapakse 26, Ramith Rambukwella 48, Charutha Rajaratne 85 not out, Anushka Samaratunge 4 for 60, Samitha Sulochana 2 for 60, D. Werapitiya 2 for 32)

Isipatana 150 for 5 in 32 overs (Sasanka Nilusha 45, Harsha Cooray 20, Dinithi Perera 26, Vidushana Sankha 28 n.o., R. Rambukwella 2 for 35, Bhanuka Rajapakse 2 for 49).