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Mahinda record third outright victory  

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Under 19 Cricket

by Reemus Fernando

Mahinda fought back after being bowled out for 89 runs in the first innings to record a 99 runs victory against St. Sebastian’s, Katuneriya in the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘B’ tournament match played at Mahinda College ground in Galle on Wednesday.

Arosha Udayanga and Kaveen Rukshan shared bowling honours in the second inning to restrict the visitors to 101 runs and enabled the home team to enjoy their third outright victory in the Tier ‘B’ tournament.

It was a huge turnaround after being bowled out for 89 runs in the first innings.

Match Results  

Mahinda fight back to win by 99 runs at Mahinda Ground

Scores:

Mahinda

89 all out in 38.5 overs (Pramesh Madhubhashana 27; Nimna Fernando 5/35, Tharuka Manaram 3/15) and 78 for 3 overnight 186 all out in 51 overs (Tharusha Dilshan 31, Chandupa de Silva 27, Arosha Udayanga 45, Deneth Kaushalya 32; Maheesha Sithum 6/26)

St. Sebastian’s,

Katuneriya 75 all out in 26.1 overs (Sadev Nethmina 4/36) and 101 all out in 38.2 overs (Hasith Kavinda 33; Arosha Udayanga 3/06, Kaveen Rukshan 5/30)

Richmond take first innings points against Trinity at BOI ground

Scores

Trinity

196 all out in 73.5 overs (Dimantha Mahavithana 50, Supun Waduge 39; Sihath Ramanayake 3/31, Malith de Silva 2/47, Yuri Koththigoda 2/19) and 39 for 2 in 23 overs

Richmond

40 for no loss overnight 311 for 8 decl. 96.2 overs (Chehan Subasinghe 57, Nikil Jayaweera 46, Thamindu Pradeeptha 82, Sheron Abhishek 32, Shehan de Zoysa 32n.o.; Malith Rathnayake 4/107)

Dulsath Nimviru bags 11 wickets but Dharmasoka win on first innings at Galle

Scores  

Dharmasoka

183 all out in 55.4 overs (Chanuka de Silva 49; Dulsath Nimviru 5/62) and 169 all out in 74.4 overs (Randul Samarahewa 28, Chanuka de Silva 25, Ishan Anuradha 24; Dulsath Nimviru 6/58)

St. Aloysius’

138 for 5 overnight 170 all out in 55.1 overs (Deneth Dewminda 56; Pathum Malitha 3/60, Ishan Anuradha 3/29, Jithira Sansika 2/21) and 22 for 1 in 4 overs

Petes settle for draw after being forced to follow on at Mount Lavinia

Scores:

S. Thomas’

300 for 8 decl. in 87.3 overs (Akash Fernando 65,  Mahith Perera 47, Sadev Soysa 24, Senadhi Bulankulame 28, Nathan Caldera 36, Darien Diego 27n.o., Ashen Perera 22n.o.; Shannon Rodrigo 3/70, Vishen Helambage 3/76)

St. Peter’s

26 for no loss overnight 177 all out in 59.1 overs (Oween Salgado 73, Rusanda Gamage 21; Abheeth Paranawidana 4/49, Akash Fernando 2/30) and 178 for 6 in 49 overs (Vishen Helabage 27, Rusanda Gamage 38, Shannon Rodrigo 42, Ishira Ayupala 32n.o.; Nathan caldera 2/26, Mahith Perera 2/27)



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Kandy smash Havelocks 50-24 before clinching league rugby title

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An intense moment in the final game of the inter-club league rugby tournament between Kandy SC and Havelocks SC which the former won 50-24 at Nittawela on Sunday (Picture courtesy Yazir Zubair of www.thepapare.com)

By A Special Sports Correspondent

Kandy Sports Club crowned themselves as ‘Cup Championship’ winners in the inter-club league rugby tournament when they overcame their final hurdle by beating Havelocks Sports Club by 50 points to 24 at Nittawela last evening.

Kandy SC was anyway assured of the title this season before this final game of the season even began, given that they were unbeaten thus far in the league tournament. Kandy SC collected their points through seven tries, six conversions and a penalty while Havelocks Sports Club responded with a three converted tries and a penalty.

Kandy SC set the pace for the game from the kick off itself and recorded first half tries through Dinal Ekanayake, Srinath Sooriyabandara, Kenula Hettiarachchi and Dahan Wickremaarachchi and all four conversions were slotted in by Tharinda Ratwatte. Havelocks SC got most of their points in the first half through Sandesh Jayawickreme who scored a try and booted through a conversion. The penalty for the Park Club was kicked right by Samuel Maduwantha.

Kandy SC faced some resistance from Havies after the turn around, but the side from Nittawela found the try line by breaking through a barrage of tackles from the men wearing the pink and chocolate jerseys.

Dahan Wickremaarachchi started the ball rolling for Kandy with a try after the turn around which took the side’s score to 38 with the conversion. Havies played in patches thereafter and scored through Jayathu Rajaratne and Janidu Fernando. Jayawickreme was spot on with the conversions.

Kandy’s Ethen Schneider Loos smashed his way through for the side’s sixth try which was converted by Ratwatte. Kandy had the game in the bag despite Havies playing attacking rugby whenever they had possession. But the score line deference that Kandy maintained throughout the game made it hard for Havies to make a real comeback into the game.

The Nittwala side erupted in jubilation when Ekanayake punted ahead and sent crowd favourite Nigel Ratwatte for the seventh and final try. There was speculation throughout the game that this would be Nigel’s final game for the Kandy SC side. Surprisingly Tharinda missed the conversion.

At the awards presentation ceremony after the game, Kandy Sports Club’s Tharinda Ratwatte was named as the highest points scorer for the 2024/25 league rugby season. He has accumulated 139 points this season.

Havelocks Sports produced the highest try scorer for the season. That award went to Jayathu Rajaratne of Havies. He has had 16 touchdowns this season. Havelocks Sports Club had to be satisfied with the runners-up trophy at the awards presentation. Players from both sides including the coaching staff were presented with medals by the organisers of the tournament.

Meanwhile CR&FC did well in their last outing in the Cup Championship segment of the league tournament when they beat Air Force by 31 points to 16 at Longden Place.

In the two Plate Segment matches, Sri Lanka Navy beat Sri Lions by 41 points to 38 at Race Course.In the other match of the Plate segment, Police SC beat Army SC by 24 points to 17. The match was played at Police Park.

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Sivarajan, Rasara win national cross country titles

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Mutthusami Sivarajan and Rasara Wijesuriya won the men’s and women’s Cross Country Championships of the National Sports Festival conducted in Nuwara Eliya.

Sivarajan representing Central Province returned a time of 34 minutes and 21 seconds to finish ahead of Samantha Pushpakumara and Damith Hemantha Kumara.

In the women’s category, Wijesuriya from Eastern Province clocked 38 minutes and 41 seconds finish ahead of Madhushani Herath and Chamini Herath.

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Trinity to meet St. Joseph’s after eliminating St. Anthony’s

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Dimantha Mahavithana held their batting together with a valuable knock as Trinity booked final berth.

Under 19 Division I Tier ‘A’ Limited Overs Cricket

by Reemus Fernando

Trinity advanced to the final of the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘A’ Limited Overs Cricket tournament with six wickets victory over arch rivals St. Anthony’s in the semi-final played at BRC ground on Saturday.

Open batsman Dimantha Mahavithana held Trinity’s batting together with a valuable knock of 74 runs inclusive of six fours. He was out after leveling scores. Chaniru Senarathne added a fourth wicket stand of 82 runs with Mahavithana and remained unbeaten on 44.

Deciding to bowl first, Trinity did well to take three quick wickets.

Malith Rathnayake who opened bowling with Sethmika Senavirathne took three wickets as he completed his full quota of ten overs for 23 runs. Senavirathne did not take a wicket but he bowled an economical spell giving away just 20 runs in his eight overs.

Sweath Anurajeewa took three wickets for 25 runs (8 overs) while Chaniru Senarathne, Vathila Udara and Jayavi Liyanagama grabbed a wicket each.

Trinity will now meet St. Joseph’s in the final which will be played after the O/L exams.

St. Joseph’s eliminated Gurukula to book their final berth.

Trinity are in the semi-final stage of the two-day tournament as well.

Scores:

St. Anthony’s 158 all out in 50 overs (Sadew Amarakoon 31, Kaushika Kumarasinghe 35, Kevan Fernando 34n.o.; Malith Rathnayake 3/23, Sweath Anurajeewa 3/25)

Trinity 159 for 4 in 45.3 overs (Dimantha Mahavithana 74, Aadham Hilmy 22, Chaniru Senarathne 44n.o.; Ryan Gregory 2/30)

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