Battle of Friends ends in a draw
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Loyola batsman Tharusha Dulanjana bowled by Pasidu Malith Christ King - Pic by Priyantha Wickramaarachchi
The inaugural Battle of Friends big match between Christ King College Ja-Ela and Loyola College Bopitiya played at Kadirana ended in a tame draw yesterday.
The second day’s play saw an unbeaten knock of 77 by Shenal Charuka being highlight as Loyala College resuming from their overnight score of 144 for 8 being able to only another two runs to end with a score of 146 runs.
Christ King College having being bundled out for 98 runs in the first inning batting the second time with a deficit of 48 runs was steered by half tons from Jude Roshan and Udan Colombagamage which helped them make a modest score of 239 for 7 declared.
Loyola College set a victory target of 197 runs ended the day on 101 for 6 to force a draw.
Result
- Christ King Ja-Ela 98 (Udan Colombagamage 22, Lahiru Peiris 20: Sayuru Jayakody 4 for 13, Kavishka Saparamadu 2 for 9) and 239 for 7 declared (Jude Roshan 60, Udan Colombagamage 53, Lahiru Silva 45, Lahiru Peiris 38: Charithanga Lakshan 3 for 79, Sayuru Jayakody 2 for 47)
Loyola College Bopitiya (144/8 overnight) 146 (Sayuru Jayakody 24, Shenal Charuka 77 n.o.: Pasindu Malith 4 for 35, Malinda Perera 3 for 37, Lahiru Silva 2 for 30) and 101 for 6 (Shenal Charuka 38: Malinda Perera 2 for 22, Nisal Malinga 2 for 31)