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18th Battle of Jayewardenepura 2nd Battle of the Silver Blues It will be tough for St. John’s Unbeaten Wadduwa Central slight favourites against Ananda Sastralaya

St. John’s College Seated from left: Harsha Udayakumara (Asst. Coach), Nalanda Pushpakumara (Coach), Dimuth Indeewara (), Priyantha Liyangaskubura (Principal), Tanil Gayan (V. Capt), Mayura Ranasingha, Dilshan de Silva Central College Wadduwa (MiC) Standing from left: Lahiru Udara, Tharindu Madushan, Manoj Buddhika, Nimesh Maduranga, Roshen Seated from left: Danushka Ranmuthu, D.A. Kenneth (Master in Charge), S.L.R.D. Rathugama (Principal), Amanda, Dinusha Madusanka, Himalaka Perera, Shehan David, Geeshan Wanniarachchi, Shehan Rishan Sajith Silva (Coach) and Chammi Madushan (Captain) Second row from left: Janindu Ishan,Chamindu Madusanka, Paul Keegal. Dilshan, Lakmal Peiris, Yashas Sri Alwis, Thilina Madushanka, Gihan Asela, Nadeesha Dharshana, Chathunga by Reemus Fernando strike form in the annual battle if Madusanka make strong their bat- Gihan Sajeewa, Hashan Lakmal and Kushan Kavinda. Third row from left: Chamath Indika, Lakmal Gunathilaka, they are to achieve their goal. ting. Thilina Maduranga, Iranga Dilshan, Krishantha Maduranga, Mahesh Matharaarachchi, Pathum Chathura St. John’s College, Nugegoda Indeewara and Delgaspitiya are While Madushan is their top scor- Mihiruk, Thushan Abeykoon and Sameera Madushanka. (Absent-Dilshan Chathuranga) will have a tough ask when they the only centurions for them this er with an aggregate of over 750 runs, season and they are the only play- Priyanjith and Priyankara have take on series leaders Ananda by Reemus Fernando Madushan, who has impressed their four outings. They beat ers to top 500 runs. topped 500 runs and 450 runs respec- Sastralaya, Kotte in the 18th Battle this season with good all-round Science College, Mount Lavinia, of Jayewardenepura Big Match In the department too tively.Madusanka has scored over 400 Indeewara is among the leading runs. Priyanjith has accounted for Unbeaten Central College, performances, will have his team’s Sastrananda MV Kawdana and today and tomorrow at the P. Sara leading run scorer Dilshan , Kotte while going Stadium. takers. The off-spinner over 60 victims this season. Wadduwa go out slight favourites Chathuranga and highest wicket down to St. Thomas’ College, Kotte. St. John’s College, captained by picked up 28 this season Meanwhile, they have a strong when they meet Lalith taking spinner Danushka They will rely on right hander fifth year coloursman Dimuth while paceman Dinusha pace department with the opening Athulathmudali College, Dehiwala Indeewara had to be contended Madusanka has picked up over 30 bowlers sharing a rich haul of 100 in the second Battle of the Silver Ranmuthu as key players when he Damith Chathuranga to come good with draws and a solitary defeat wickets. wickets between them. Their bowling Blues Big Match today and tomor- guides a young outfit today.While in the batting department as he is this season. On the other hand, Ananda spearhead Shiran Bathiya has row at De Soysa Grounds, Madushan impressed with over the highest scorer with over 300 Like many former skippers, Sastralaya, captained by fourth accounted for 60 wickets while left Moratuwa. 340 runs and 24 wickets in five runs in four matches. Skipper Indeewara too is laden with the year coloursman Priyanjith arm paceman Denuka Perera who Central College, captained by matches, Chathuranga topped 400 Sampath will spearhead the bowl- task of securing a victory which Karunathunga had success this shares the new ball with him has 40 Chammi Madushan enjoyed a hun- runs in five matches with a centu- ing department together with had not come their way ever since season registering two outright vic- wickets to his credit. They will have dred percent success rate this sea- ry (106), against St. John’s College, Lakshan Chathuranga. Paceman they started their rivalry with tories against two defeats in 10 out- Vinod Madushan and Randika son recording outright victories Panadura. Off-spinner Ranmuthi Chathuranga has taken 18 wickets ings. They beat St. Mary’s College, Ananda Sastralaya. Paranathala to assist their depart- against all five teams they played has a rich haul of 45 wickets in 5 in four matches, while off-spinner Kegalle and St. Thomas’ College, After seeing almost all of their ment, while Akila Madusanka and against. They beat Royal College, matches. Sampath has captured 20 wickets. Matale. matches ending in draws this sea- Priyankara Karunathunga will pro- Horana, St. John’s College, Lalith Athulathmudali College, Among Chathuranga’s impressive Having several players who have son he will have a difficult task of vide spin. Panadura, St. Anthony’s College, captained by Indika Sampath too performances this season was a achieving a victory as he faces a done well in their ranks, they have have enjoyed a successful season. match winning nine wicket haul the edge over their opponents in the Ananda Sastralaya have regis- Panadura, Ananda Sastralaya, team that has done fairly well. tered only two victories in the series Matugama and Bulathsinghala They registered three outright vic- in one innings against St. John’s College batting two day match. in the 18 year old history of the Big MMV,Bulathsinghala. tories against a solitary defeat in Sastrananda Vidyalaya Kawdana. revolve around Indeewara and Wicketkeeper batsman Match. They won in 2000 and 2001. Gayan Delgaspitiya and they will Priyanjith Karunathunga, vice cap- need some off colour players to tain Priyankara Karunathunga, Their last big match winning cap- Lalith Athulathmudali College, Dehiwala Vinod Madushan and Akila tain is Dinesh Nilanga.

Ananda Sastralaya Seated from left: Wishwajith Denuka, Nilantha Silva (Senior Coach), D.M.D.M. Jayarathne (MiC), Priyanjith Vimukthi Madushanka, Ravindra Weligoda(Coach), , B.G.S. Weerakoon (Deputy Principal), Indika Karunathunga (Captain), E.J.A.P. Karunadasa (Principal), Priyankara Karunathunga (Vice-Captain), Suneth Sampath de Baiser (Captain), K.A.D.P.N. Ekanayake (Principal), Lakshan Chathuranga (Vice-Captain), Tharanga (Junior Coach), Akila Madushanka. Standing from left: Lakshan Jayathilaka, Heshantha Sandaruwan, Indrani Vithana (Teacher in Charge of Sports), Niroshan Jayasekara (President- Association) and Shiran Bathiya, Irshan Sheriff, Ashan Prageeth, Gayantha Perera, Vinod Madushan, Haritha Denuwan, Randika Dasun Nayanajith. Back row standing from left: Ramesh Gayan, Ishan Shalinda, Jananga Ayeshmantha, Paranathala, Jeevan Perera, Hansageeth Jayarathna, Harsha Madushanka, Dumith Prabudda, Thilina Dilhan Janith Vimukthi, Ravindu Madusanka, Tharindu Gihan, Anuruddha Wilson, Malinda Sandun, Oshan and Sahan Dharmakeerthi. Maduranga and Mohamed Ramsi.

Munchee Limited Overs Cricket Inter-Provincial T20 Cricket 2009-10 Basnahira South win in Joes advance to low-score day by Revata S. Silva Rajapakse 26 (28b, 4x5); quarter-finals Basnahira South’s 169 Sujeewa de Silva 4-16] for six became the highest Ruhuna 74 for 2 wkts by Reemus Fernando total recorded on the in 10.5 ovs [Saman Moratuwa on Parabola System as opening day of this sea- Jayantha 31 n.o. (28b, 4x4), Half-centuries from Jaan Gayan Maneeshan with a quick fire son’s Inter-Provincial Indika de Saram 31 n.o. Jayasinghe and Shameera half-century and Vimanga Perera Twenty-20 cricket tourna- (20b, 4x3, 6x1)] Weerasinghe for St. Joseph’s College with a quick 39 runs impressed in ment, conducted by SLC Basnahira South beat were the highlights as they booked a their rain affected Inter-School and sponsored by SL Wayamba by 50 runs quarter-final berth with a 79 run vic- Under-19 Knockout Tournament Telecom, held at both SSC at SSC: tory over Trinity College, Kandy in match played at and Moors grounds, Basnahira South 169 the Inter-School Under-19 Limited yesterday. Colombo, on Wednesday for 6 wkts in 20 ovs Overs Knockout Tournament match While Maneeshan cracked 52 runs (25). [Malinda Warnapura 20 played at Darley Road yesterday. in just 31 balls, inclusive of four sixes As the rest of the (13b, 4x2), Gihan Now St. Joseph’s will meet Maris and six fours, Perera hit 39 runs in 34 innings totalled lower Rupasinghe 46 (34b, 4x4, Stella in the quarter-finals, on Friday balls (3x6s, 2x4s) for them to reach 163 scores in this major 6x2), Chamara Silva 48 at CCC. for five wickets in 26 overs. They were national T20 tourney, held n.o. (39b, 4x4, 6x1); two runs ahead of the target accord- nearly two months before Chanaka Welegedara 3-38] Scores: ing to Parabola System. the World Cup of this new Wayamba 119 all out St. Joseph’s 245 all out (49.1) Earlier the match was reduced to a form of cricket, the three in 18.4 ovs [Kaushal Nishika de Silva 46, Jaan 44 overs due to a last minute venue matches held on Lokuarachchi 42 (26b, 4x3, Jayasinghe 53, Shameera Weersinghe change after the Cambrians objected Wednesday saw Bas. 6x2); Malinga Bandara 3- 75; Suresh Wickrama 4/32, Rushan to play on a matting wicket. South, Ruhuna and 27] Jaleel 2/47 Kandurata win their Kandurata beat Scores: encounters, easily ousting Basnahira North by Trinity 166 all out (39.3) Prince of Wales 224 all out (44) their respective rivals. 6 wkts at SSC: Kithmal Wimalaweera 31, Kavinda Isuru Thilina 40, Shehan Today’s Schedule: Basnahira North 121 Jayasuriya 24, Sameera Wijesuriya 26, Dammalage 32, Dilan Chandima Wayamba vs Schools XI for 9 wkts in 20 ovs Keheliya Athugoda 17, Mohamed 22,Mohamed Haseem 20;Dasun at Moors [Bathiya Perera 43 (in 42 Sajid 21, Suresh Wickrama 28; Madumal 4/50,R. Mahawatte 2/52, N. Ruhuna vs Basnahira balls, 4x4); Muttiah Chathuranga Kumara 2/26, Supeshala Alwis 2/35 North at Moors Muralitharan 4-16, Thilan Jayathilaka 2/25 Basnahira South vs Thushara 3-23] Maliyadeva 163 for 5 (26) Kandurata at P. Sara Kandurata 122 for 4 Maliyadeva win on Gayan Maneeshan 52, Wajira Results on Wed. (25): wkts in 16.3 ovs [Chamara Parabola System Kumara 26, Sasika Ranawaka 27, Ruhuna beat Schools XI Kapugedera 35 (34b, 4x2, Vimanga Perera 39; Shehan by 9 wkts at Moors: 6x1), Chinthaka , Jayasuriya 2/36, Buddhika de Alwis Schools XI 73 all out Jayasinghe 29 n.o. (17b, beat Prince of Wales College, 3/25 in 17 ovs [Banuka 4x2, 6x2)].