Superb century by Nimesha
by Ranjan ANANDAPPA
A fine century by Nimesha Gunasingha (106) of St. Anthony's
Katugastota was the highlight of the drawn under-19 schools cricket
encounter between S. Thomas' Mount Lavinia and St. Anthony's,
Katugastota at Mount Lavinia yesterday.
In reply to the Thomians first innings score of 227, the Anthonians
were 134 for 2 overnight with Nimesha Gunasingha unbeaten on 58.
Gunasingha assured that his team take a first innings lead with his
century that included eleven fours and a six. Anthonians were all out
for 253. Madushan Ravichandrakumar (5 for 92) was the chief wicket taker
for the Thomians.
[Brief scores]
S. Thomas': 227 (T. Sumanasiri 85, M. Ravichandrakumar 50, Prasad
Premaratne 4 for 49) and 134 (Nipuna Gamage 46, Usman Ishak 34 n.o,
Kavinda Maduranga 5 for 17, Sachin Bulathsinhala 2 for 54).
St. Anthony's: 134 for 2 overnight 253 (Viraj Deepal 48, Nimesha
Gunasingha 106, Kavinda Pullikuttige 30, M. Ravichadrakumar 5 for 92, T.
Sumanasiri 3 for 36) and 12 for no loss.
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