by Reemus Fernando
Pacemen Akash Fernando and Nathan Caldera continued their terrific form to rattle Isipatana for 31 runs as S. Thomas’ took command in the Under 19 traditional cricket encounter which commenced at Mount Lavinia on Tuesday.
After dismissing Isipatana with in 21 overs, the home team posted 201 for four wickets at stumps as Romesh Mendis led from the front with a half century. Senesh Hettiarachchi with an unbeaten half century and Mahith Perera with 30 not out were looking to extend the lead at stumps.
It was the second consecutive time that Akash had spearheaded a devastating bowling attack to rattle heir opposition for a low score.
Earlier this month, Akash bagged 12 wickets to lead Thomians to a massive win over Dharmapala. Dharmapala were dismissed for 29 and 27 runs respectively in the two innings. The Thomians needed just two sessions of play in the rain hampered match to seal the victory.
Yesterday Akash took five wickets for just eight runs to lead the bowling attack.
Meanwhile, in another traditional encounter Lumbini and Gurukula settled for a draw at BRC Ground.
A five-wicket haul by Thathsara Eshan and unbeaten half centuries by Mohamed Murshad and Janith Mihiranga for Gurukula were the highlights.
Scores:
Isipatana
31 all out in 20.3 overs (Akash Fernando 5/08, Nathan Caldera 4/11, Kavindu Dias 1/07)
S. Thomas’
201 for 4 in 39.3 overs (Romesh Mendis 70, Senadhi Bulankulame 29, Senesh Hettiarachchi 51n.o., Mahith Perera 30n,o,)
Lumbini and Gurukula settle for draw at BRC
Scores:
Gurukula
167 all out in 64.4 overs (Poorna Kalhara 42, Wageesha Amantha 32, Denura Demansith 25; Sahan Kaushalya 3/13, Yasiru Yugath 3/48) and 205 for 7 in 87.4 overs (Janith Shehan 25, Mohamed Murshad 50n.o., Janith Mihiranga 51n.o.; Yasiru Yugath 3/39)
Lumbini
176 all out in 52.1 overs (Malith Bimsara 66, Nabeel Rajudeen 46, Dushan Imasha 31; Thathsara Eshan 5/43, Janith Shehan 2/49)