A hurricane 214 runs by Deneth Sithumina enabled Moratu Vidyalaya to defeat Sri Chandrajothi Maha Vidyalaya Yakkala by a massive 456 runs in their inter school under 15 Division One Cricket Match worked off at Moratuwa. Batting first vidyalians amassed 513 for 7 in their allotted overs with Deneth Sithumina hitting 30 fours and 8 sixes and occupying the crease for 78 minutes and facing 111 balls.
Also he put on 101 runs third wicket partnership with Shehara Sandesh who made 34 runs. Three batsmen Isuru Nidarshana 77, Lahiru Aloka 57 and Malith Shehan 53 were the other contributors. This is the highest ever score made by vidyalians in an under 15 school game perhaps it may be an all island school record for under 15 limited over game. Visitors were bundled out for a paltry 57 runs with Janidu Dulara claiming 4 for 19.
Chief Scores
Moratu Vidyalaya – 513/7 in 50 overs – Deneth Sithumina 214, Isuru Nidarshana 77, Lahiru Aloka 57, SheharaSandesh 34, MalithShehan 53, Senuka Gunawardane 3/94
Sri Chandrajothi MahaVidyalaya – 57 -Malith Shehan 3/26, Janudu Dulara 4/19, Ravindu Danesh 14
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