Richmond in U-15 semi final

Richmond College Galle advanced to the semi finals of the Singer Trophy Under 15 Division One inter school cricket tournament when they beat St. Anthony's College Wattala by 84 runs in a quarter final match at Panadura on Thursday.

Richmond won the toss and elected to bat only to be bowled out for 237 in 49.4 overs as Akash Kavinda scored 62 runs and skipper Thaveesha Abhishek made 54.

In reply St. Anthony's were bowled out for 153 in 42.4 overs as Sugeeth Nimnada took 4 wickets for 43 runs and Adithya Sirwardhane claimed three wickets for 22 runs.

Richmond: 237 in 49.4 overs (Akash Kavinda 62, Thaveesha Abhishek 54, Sandun Mendis 18, Adithya Siriwardena 16, Bhawantha Kalindu 16, Supun Jayashanka 4/40, Kavishka Fernando 2/31, Kaveesha Perera 2/44)

St. Anthony's: 153 in 42.4 overs (Avishka Chandima18, Isuru Pieris 17, Joel Pinto 15, Sugeeth Nimnada 4/43, Adithya Siriwardhane 3/22,Vishmitha Wijesiri 2/11) YK