{
  "id": 12268649,
  "title": "Sebs keep alive hopes, Joes commence campaign with crushing win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/sebs-keep-alive-hopes-joes-commence-campaign-with-crushing-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T23:59:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/sebs-keep-alive-hopes-joes-commence-campaign-with-crushing-win/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "St. Joseph’s College, Darley Road began their Under-19 Division I Tier A Limited Overs Tournament campaign with a dominant 124-run victory over Gurukula College, Kelaniya. Meanwhile, St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa secured a crucial eight-wicket win to maintain their hopes in the tournament. The Joes posted a competitive 208/8 in their 50 overs, with Vigneswaran Akash, Vishwa Peiris, and Nushan Perera playing pivotal roles in their victory. For St. Joseph’s, Aveesha Samash top-scored with 43 off 74 balls, while Dilpa Maduranga contributed 30 off 38 balls. Nimthaka Goonewardena and Pamoda Dalpadado added valuable runs, finishing with 28 and 23 runs respectively. Gurukula's bowlers, led by Shan Jumath, managed to take three wickets for 32 runs in their 10-over spell. Shan Jumath was the top scorer with 41 off 67 balls, while Vigneswaran Akash, Vishwa Peiris, and Nushan Perera each took three wickets. St. Sebastian’s, coming off a narrow two-wicket defeat against Richmond, bounced back with a commanding eight-wicket win against Maris Stella, Negombo. With only two teams advancing to the knockout stage, St. Sebastian’s victory added to their tally of two wins from three outings. Maris Stella were dismissed for 145 in 38.4 overs, while St. Sebastian’s reached 147 for two in just 21.4 overs, with Lashen Fernando leading the charge with an unbeaten 61 off 38 balls.",
  "summary": "by Reemus Fernando St. Joseph’s College, Darley Road commenced their campaign with a crushing 124 runs win over Gurukula College, Kelaniya while St. Sebastian’s College Moratuwa scored vital eight wickets win over Maris Stella College Negombo to keep alive their hopes in the Under-19 Division I Tier A Limited Overs Tournament. The Joes posted […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}