Devapathiraja storm into U15 Division I cricket final
Devapathiraja College, Ratgama stormed into the final of the Under-15 Division I Cricket Tournament with a crushing 95-run victory over St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa at the Lyceum International School Grounds on Monday. Chasing a revised ratget of 166 runs in 35 overs, St. Sebastian’s were dismissed for 71 runs as Sineth Madhusanka led the bowling […]
Devapathiraja College claimed a commanding 95-run victory over St. Sebastian’s College, Moratuwa in the opening match of the Under-15 Division I Cricket Tournament at the Lyceum International School Grounds on Monday. In a thrilling contest, St. Sebastian’s were all out for 71 runs in their allotted 35 overs. Sineth Madhusanka spearheaded the St. Sebastian’s bowling attack with a stellar performance, claiming four wickets for just seven runs from his six-over spell.
Denuwan Yositha and Gauthem Surya each claimed two wickets for 10 runs each. Despite their efforts, only Hirusha Perera (23) and Sanan Pinsara (20n.o.) managed to reach double figures for St. Sebastian’s. Deciding to bat first, Devapathiraja posted a formidable 193 runs for eight in their 47 overs, anchored by an impressive unbeaten 73 run innings from Diyath Sanjitha, who faced 94 deliveries and hit five boundaries.
Deneth Pehasara also played a crucial role with 47 runs off 72 balls, including seven fours and a six. This result secured Devapathiraja’s place in the U15 Division I final, where they will face the winners of the semi-final clash between Royal College, Colombo and St. Benedict’s College Kotahena.
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