Royal Institute champs by 39 runs

CRICKET: Royal Institute won the 11th inter-International Schools under-13 cricket tournament when they beat Lyceum International School, Wattala by 39 runs in the final played at Lyceum International School ground at Wattala. Batting first Royal Institute made 182 for 5 wicket in 40 overs and Lyceum International School replied with 144 in 35.4 overs.

Royal Institute: 182 for 5 wkts in 40 overs (Mihan Amarakoon 52 not out, Vihanga A. Ambepitiya 57, Dinith Anjula 3 for 45).

Lyceum International Wattala: 144 in 35.4 overs (S.S. Priyankara 52, Thisen Nanayakkara 4 for 22).

So, Royal Institute, Colombo won the winners trophy and Lyceum Wattala emerged runners-up.

Highlights of the Tournament:

Best Batsman of the Tournament: Avinash Perera (Lyceum International School, Nugegoda)
Best Bowler of the Tournament: Mohamed Usama Saleem (Lyceum Internatioal School, Wattala)
Best Fielder of the Tournament: Devain de Alwis (Lyceum International School, Nugegoda)
Best Player of the Final: Vihanga M. Ambepitiya (Royal Institute, Colombo)

Best Player of the Series: Ayana Siriwardane (Royal Institute, Colombo).