Sylvestrians show their class

By Aubrey Kuruppu

The Sylvestrians, who have given every indication of being Kandy's best team once again, recorded two good wins over Kegalu Vidyalaya and St. Thomas' College, Matale. They were involved in a hectic run-chase to beat the lads from Kegalla, reaching the target of 141 in 19 overs, with an over to spare.

Skipper Mohamed Feshal (with the bat) and all¡rounders Roshan Jayatissa, Kasun Alwis and Chanaka Silva have invariably been responsible for their successes. Beat Kegalu Vidyalaya by 4 wkts. Kegalu Mv 156 in 48 overs (L. Pathirana 39 n.o., P. Karunaratne 44, C. Silva 4-31, R. Jayatissa 3-52, K. Alwiz 2-12) and 187 in 44 overs (M. Sarfraz 44, C. Weerasinghe 58, M. Marasinghe 39, R. Jayatissa 5/62, C. Silva 2-33, C. Colombage 2-38)

St Sylvester's 203-8 decld. in 74 overs. (C Silva 50 n.o., R. Jayatissa 30, K. Alwis 30, P. Karunaratne 3-57) and 141-6 in 19 overs (K. Alwis 40, M. Feshal 37, R. Jayatissa 35, M. Marasinghe 3-56)

Beat St. Thomas' Matale by an innings and 64 runs. St. Sylvesters 268-7 decld. in 56 overs. (M. Feshal 89, K. Alwis 65, Y. Chanaka 55 n.o., S. Embilmeegama 37, A. Samaradasa 3-55, P. Silva 2-70)

STC 92 in 42 overs (L. Dissanaike 16, N. Jayasinghe 16, R. Jayatissa 4-24, K. Alwis 2-14, Y. Chanaka 2-17) and 112 in 37 overs (M.Asanga 17, L. Dissanaike 14, P. Kellepotha 23, R. Jayatissa 6-45, S. Hettiarachchi 2-16)