Two 82-run psrtnerships between Samitha Dilshan, Ayon Heshara and Charuka Perera put St Sebastian's College, Katuneriya in a strong position at stumps on the first day of the under 19 traditional encounter against St Thomas College, Matara.
Tight bowling and fielding helped the visitirs to restrict the Matara Thomians to a first innings score of 82.
Lahiru Dilshan 24, Harindu Jayasekera 25 and Sineth Sithara unbeaten on 15 were the only batsmen to enter double figures. Sandeep Madusha captured three wickets.
Samitha Dilshan and Ayon Heshara figured in an 82-run opening stand and Samitha together with skipper Charuka Perera shared in another 82-run partnership for the 3rd wicket. Gishanthika Jayaweera and Lahiru Dilshan captured two wickets each.
STC Matara 82 in 40.3 overs (Lahiru Dilshan 24, Harindu Jayasekera 25, Sandeep Madusha 3/14, Dishan Pramod 2/25)
St Sebastians Katuneriya 169/5 in 52 overs (Samitha Dilshan 88, Ayon Heshara 33, Charuka Perera 26 not out, Gishanthika Jayaweera 2/38, Lahiru Dilshan 2/25)
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