Jayantha Seneviratne Academy show their class in Bangalore
By Bernie Wijesekera
JS School of cricket embarked on a 12-day tour during April school vacation. The Under-13 team was led by Royal schoolboy Chathura Rajapakse. The Under-15 team also by a Royalist Imran Khan. The dual contest against Imtiaz Ahamed Academy. Best of 3 match series JS School won both handsomely 2-1, to emerge champions. Besides on their return played two friendlies in Chennai.
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Under-15 captain Imran Khan receiving the trophy |
Chathura Rajapakse. He scored a sparkling 113 (with 14 fours and 3 sixers). A consistent run-getter on this tour.
The under – 15 team led by Imran Khan did well to win the tie 2-1, after a keen contest. Hiran Meegahadeniya and Navod Gunasekara. Most outstanding players. While Kichmie Hewage and Aruna Udayanaga impressed with their bowling. On the whole the boys further improved their skill levels all round.
The Results – (Under – 13)
First match. JSS 223/ 9 in 50 overs (Chathura Rajapakse 113, Asitha Samarasinghe 30, Azman Khan 15, Kunal 3 for 35).
Imtiaz Ahamed Academy 156 all out. 48.2 overs (Kaushik 26, Shankuee 54, Anikeet 21, Lahiru Edirisinghe 2 for 26, Malaka Ihalagedera 2 for 36, Rajidu Rodrigo 2 for 33)..
2nd match JSS 259 all out in 45 overs (Chathura Rajapakse 45, Rajindu Rodrigo 95 (15 fours), Uvin Bandara 32, Thiwanta Perera 17, Akila Samarasinghe 29, Suhas 2 for 39, Kunal 3 for 42)
IAA 144 in 40 overs (Kawsiek 36, Suhas 19, Kunal 18, Fureen 20, Malaka Ihalagedera 3 for 29, C. Rajapakse 2 for 30, Azman Khan 2 for 35).
3rd Match Imtiaz Ahamed CA. 238 all out in 45 overs (T. Adnan 39, A. Nikil 23, Horshith 27, Udappa 39; K. Hewage 3 for 31, T. Wijenayake 2 for 24, Imran Khan 2 for 28).
JSS 242 for 8 in 46 overs (Hiran Meegahadeniya 29, Dilhan Jayatilleke 23, Novod Gunasekera 114 (16x4), Supun Perera 24, Imran Khan 18; Manjunath 3 for 29,) JSS won by 2 wkts.
4th Match JSS 236 for 5 (Hiran Meegahadeniya 134 n.o. (14x4, 1x6); Dilhan Jayatilleke 85).
IACA 181 all out (Utappa 62, Manjunath 34, Horshith 22; K. Hewge 3 for 29, Aruna Udayangar 2 for 23, T. Wijenayake 2 for 12, Imran Khan 2 for 54).
JSS won by 55 runs.
5th match. JSS 282 in 49 overs. (Chathura Rajapakse 92, Rajidu Rodrigo 15, Uvin Bandara 29, Azman Khan 29, Akila Samarasinghe 23, Malaka Ihalagedera 36 Kavin Subapanditha 16 Anikith 3 for 29)
IAA 285 for 6 in 38 overs (Kawshik 38, Suhas 52 , Karthik 39 Kunal, 25, C Rajapakse 2 for 20)
IAA won by 4 wickets.
Under 15 matches:
JS School Bangalore tour
First match: Imtiaz Ahamed CA. 238 all out in 45 overs (T. Adnan 39, A. Nikil 23, Horshith 27, Udappa 39; K. Hewage 3 for 31, T. Wijenayake 2 for 24, Imran Khan 2 for 28).
JSS 242 for 8 in 46 overs (Hiran Meegahadeniya 29, Dilhan Jayatilleke 23, Novod Gunasekera 114 (16x4), Supun Perera 24, Imran Khan 18; Manjunath 3 for 29,) JSS won by 2 wkts.
Second match: JSS 236 for 5 (Hiran Meegahadeniya 134 n.o. (14x4, 1x6); Dilhan Jayatilleke 85).
IACA 181 all out (Utappa 62, Manjunath 34, Horshith 22; K. Hewage 3 for 29, Aruna Udayangar 2 for 23, T. Wijenayake 2 for 12, Imran Khan 2 for 54). JSS won by 55 runs. |