{
  "id": 12528399,
  "title": "Nalanda on the cusp of reaching knockout stage as unbeaten run continues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/nalanda-on-the-cusp-of-reaching-knockout-stage-as-unbeaten-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T00:00:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/nalanda-on-the-cusp-of-reaching-knockout-stage-as-unbeaten-run-continues/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nalanda College in Colombo is on the verge of advancing to the knockout stage of the Under 19 Division I Tier A Limited Overs Tournament. The team has maintained an unbeaten streak and is currently leading Group G. In a match against Gurukula College on Tuesday, Nalanda convincingly won by nine wickets. Their innings totaled 114 runs for one wicket, with Nadul Jayalath leading the charge with an unbeaten 62 off just 52 balls. His innings included four boundaries and five sixes. Nalanda's chase was dominated by Jayalath's blistering batting, supported by Lithum Wijekumara's 35 off 42 deliveries and Ranmith Senarath's unbeaten 10 off seven balls. This victory marked Nalanda's third consecutive win in the Tier A tournament. As of now, Nalanda is the top team in Group G, with only St. Joseph’s Darley Road remaining in their group. With only two teams advancing from each group, Nalanda is virtually certain to secure their place in the knockout stage.",
  "summary": "by Reemus Fernando Nalanda College, Colombo continued their unbeaten run to come closer to securing a berth in the knockout stage as they beat Gurukula College by nine wickets in the Under 19 Division I Tier A Limited Overs Tournament match played at Campbell Place on Tuesday. With Rusandu Silva continuing his impressive run in […]",
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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."
}