Sampath and Poorna help Royal to force a draw

An unbroken fourth wicket stand of 115 runs between Sampath de Silva (74 not out) and Poorna Aluthge (47 not out) helped Royal College, Colombo to force a draw after being asked to follow on in their schools under 19 cricket match against D. S. Senanayake College which concluded at Surrey Grounds, Maggona yesterday.

Replying to D. S. Senanayake's first innings of 283 for 9 declared Royal were bundled out for 143 runs in their first innings. Paceman Binura Fernando wrecked the Royal batting by capturing 6 for 29 supported by spinner Supun Madusanka (3 for 37).

Following on Royal were badly placed at 26 for 3 wickets before Sampath de Silva was joined by Poorna Aluthge and they took them to safety with an unbroken stand of 115 runs for the fourth wicket. Sampath had 14 hits to the ropes while Poorna had 7 boundaries.

D. S. Senanayake 283 for 9 dec.

Royal 143 all out in 52 overs.

Sampath de Silva 34, Hashan Ramanayake 32, Isuru Gunatilleke 26, Devin Pathmanathan 26, Binura Fernando 6 for 29, Supun Madusanka 3 for 37) and 141 for 3 in 37.1 overs (Sampath de Silva 74 not out, Poorna Aluthge 47 not out).