Four wicket win for Sri Sumangala

by S. M. Jiffrey ABDEEN - Kandy Sports Cor.

Sri Sumangala College, Kandy created a major surprise when they scored a four wicket win over the strong St. Sylvester's College, Kandy in their schools Under 15 Division One Cricket tournament match played at Pallekelle.

St. Sylvester's College taking first strike made 189 for 9 in 50 overs. Off spinner A. Muaaz bowling to a tidy length took 5 for 42 to restrict the Sylvestrians.

Sri Sumangala College chasing a victory target of 190 scored 191 for 6 in 48.1 overs to score their maiden victory over the Sylvestrians.

St. Sylvester's College 189 for 9 wickets in 50 overs (H. I. Samarananda 48, H. A. Perera 38, J Kugaprisan 25, A. Muaaz 5 for 42, U. P. Bandara 3 for 31).

Sri Sumangala College 191 for 6 in 48.1 overs (T. M. U. Parakrama 64, L. S. Kumara 36, A. Muaaz 21 not out, J. Kugaprisan 2 for 32).