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 Thomian skipper Upeka Fernando, who scored 80 runs in the first innings went on to score another half century in the second innings in the 119th Battle of the Blues against Royal. Upeka lofting the ball off leg spinner Harith Rajakaruna. Pix by Dunstan Wickremeratne |
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It was a big drag119th Battle of the BluesBy Bernie WijesekeraCricketwise, the first two days in the three day 119th 'Battle of Blues', between Royal/S. Thomas' was rejuvenated in the last day, when batsmen from either side produced some entertaining fare to the final day, scoring 372 runs for the loss of 13 wickets at the SSC grounds. S. Thomas' who were 29 for one (overnight) went on to rattle 232 for 7 dec., after being 136 for 3 at lunch setting Royal a target of 266 to be made in 47 overs. Royal in the end made 169 for 6 in the allotted overs. The match ended in a draw but there were quite a number of individual performances in batting, with Thomian skipper Upeka Fernando cracking a stroke-filled 50 in 64 balls with six fours. In the first innings Upeka Fernando scored 80 runs and thus becomes the first batsman to score five half centuries since he started playing in the big 'un. The Thomians second innings was highlighted with a bright second wicket stand of 66 runs between opener Sidath Medonza, who plodded for over four hours in the first essay, but in this innings batted with some charm and aggression for his 42 (with six fours made in 122 balls). Janaka Siriwardena clubbed 37 runs (six fours in 62 balls. While middle-order Gihan Fernando made 32 runs (3 fours in 55 balls) to make merry against the mediocre bowling. Tail ender Naren Ratwatte used the long handle to smash 26 runs in 15 balls (with 3 fours and a six) to boost the total. The Royal first innings fielding was atrocious aided and abetted by a makeshift 'keeper helping S. Thomas' to a big first innings total of 307 for 6 dec. Even the Thomian fielding spilled vital catches. Fielding on either side had much to be desired. Royal's young future prospect Jehan Mubarak in this big match reached a new milestone when he reached 47 in the first innings to total 1000 runs and performed a fine double when he had a match bag of five wickets to reap a rich haul of 50 wickets in school cricket. Royal in their second innings run chase, lost an early wicket, Angelo Perera at 4. But Ruchira Jayasuriya and lanky Thushan Amerasuriya batting with composure put on 39 runs for the second wicket. But Jayasuriya on 19 going for a big hit was stumped by Kanaka when he was deceived by Suranaga Peiris. Meanwhile Thushan Amerasuriya finding early touch stroked the ball beautifully bringing some excitement to Royal's avid fans. Partnered by Ravi Peiris, he pushed the score along with some intelligent batting but left handed Amerasuriya's innings came to an end when he fell at 45 (with five fours, in 73 balls). While fresher Ravi Peiris joined by all-rounder Mubarak added some pepper and salt to the batting. Mubarak's first four scoring shots included three effortless drives to the ropes. But his impetuosity cost him his wicket when he was caught at deep mid-on for a spicy 25 with five fours, in 59 balls. But debutant Ravi Peiris who made 66 runs in the first innings was foolishly run out at 44 (with 3 fours) just six runs short of his fifty, after a mix-up with Umesh Gunewardena. Had he made it, he could have been the first batsman in this encounter to have scored twin half centuries on debut. Gunawardena batting confidently was on 19, when stumps were drawn. Nilanka Peiris was out at 99 in the Thomian first innings. He was the first batsman to be out at 99, in this encounter. Score BoardS. Thomas', 1 st innings 307 for 6 dec S. Thomas', 2nd innings (overnight 28 for 1) M. Kanaka B.Goonawardana 7 Extras (4 byes 2 leg byes,3 no balls) 9 Bowling: Umesh Goonawardana 11-4- 36- 1,Thushan Amarasuriya 2-0-3-0, S. Udumalagala 4-0-21-0, Jehan Mubarak 16-1-55-3, Harith Rajakaruna 6-2-14-0, Shanaka Perera 13-1-46-1, Dhanuska Perera 11-1-48-2 Royal 2nd innings Ruchira Jayasuriya st Kanaka b. S. Peiris 19 Extras 6 Bowling :N. Ratwatte 10-2-25-2, L. Fernando 7-2-14-1, G Fernando 2-0-6-0, U. Fernando 5-0-18-0, S. Peiris 10-2-33-2, N. Peiris 10-0-32-0, M. Peiris 1-0-10-0, S. Medonza 1-0-1-0, J. Siriwardana 1-0-7-0.
South Africa in commandSouth Africa were 155 for four in their second innings, leading Sri Lanka by 267 overall, at the close of the third day of the first test at Newlands on Saturday. Scores: South Africa 418 and 155-4. Sri Lanka 306. - Reuters
Bopage in fiery formA quick 92 by Nilantha Bopage of CCC in the second innings against Matara SC was the highlight in the Divison One cricket match at CCC grounds yesterday, In the second innings, CCC were 155 for 3 in 23 overs at close Bopage hit eleven boundries, and a galaxy of five sixes. He reached his half century in 25 minutes, and his 92 came in just 50 minutes and 51 deliveries. He put on a120 run partnership with E. Ediriweera (35) for the opening wicket. Earlier, Matara scored 254 in reply to CCC's first innings total of 241. Score: C.C.C 241 and 155 for 3 (N. Bopage 92, E. Ediriweera 35) Matara (0vernight 52 for 1) 254 in 91.5 overs, P. Siriwardana 19, I. Priyantha 26, S. Kulatunga 46, N.R.C. Guruge 17, L.S. Suwadarathna 62, P.I.W. Jayasekara 45, M. Ruchdi 5 for 74, A. Alles 3 for 32 (SMDS)
Warnapura guides St. Peter's to easy winBy Saif IzzadeenIt was a batting fiesta at the P.Sara stadium as St. Peter's skipper Malintha Warnapura scored 126 not out, to help his school to a seven wicket win over St.Joseph's in their annual limited over cricket encounter at the P.Sara Stadium yesterday. This win by St.Peter's enabled them to regain the Fr Peter Pillai Memorial Trophy after two years.St.Joseph's made 249 for nine in 50 overs and St.Peter's, chasing a victory target of 250 achieved it in 44.1 overs for the loss of three wickets. St.Joseph's 249 for 9 in 50 overs. (J.Jayasuriya 34, I.Daniel 54, R.de.Silva 51) St.Peter's 251 for 3 in 44. 1 overs. (M.Warnapura not out 126, M.Perera not out 36) At Asgiriya- Trinity beat St. Anthony's by 6 wickets. St. Anthony's 228 for 9 in 50 overs. Kasun Jayaratne 30, Nafees Nizam 57, Mahesh Palliyakara 28, Suranga Pinnaduwa 21, Lahiru Fonseka 21, Kaushalya Weeraratne 3/22, S. Samath 3/28. Trinity- 229 for 4 in 41 overs (Dasun Weeraratne 51, Rodney de Raffayal 69, Kaushalya Weeraratne 73, Suranga Pinnaduwa 2/40. (SS) Sri Sumangala, Panadura were 100 for 3 in reply to Moratu Maha Vidyalaya, first innings score of 188 all out at the end of the first day's play in their 47th encounter for the K.M. Perera Trophy, played at Panadura yesterday. Earlier, Osada Warnapura scored 67 runs with 8 fours and Manoj Desapriya 52 runs which included 5 fours and a six, for the Moratuwa team. Sumangala off spinner Dilruwan Perera claimed 5 for 41. Moratu Vidyalaya - 188 in 65.1 overs (O. Warnapura 67, M. Desapriya 52, A. de Mel 19, L. Fernando 18; D. Perera 5 for 41, Amila Perera 3 for 61). Sri Sumangala - 100 for 3 (A. Sudarshana 31, N. Jayanath 28 not out, M. Liyanage 19; P. Fernando 2 for 11). 92nd Battle of the North ends in tame draw The match between Jaffna Central and St. John's College ended in a tame draw at the Jaffna College grounds. Scores: St. John's- 178 for 7 declared (D.T. Gowripagan 34, P. Dinesh 77, K. Pragasan 32, N. Sureshkumar 2/29) and 138 for 3 declared (D.T. Gowripagan 77, P. Keithees 2/29) Jaffna Central- 154 all out, (A. Rajeewan 41, R. Sudarshan 21, P. Dinesh 5/54) and 57 for 1. (T. Vasudevan 31). Man of the match- A. Rajeewan of Jaffna Central College.
Calcutta calamityCALCUTTA, Saturday (Reuters) - India won the second test match against Australia by an innings and 219 runs after dismissing the tourists for 181 runs in their second innings at Eden Gardens yesterday. Australia first innings 233, India first innings 633-5 declared (M.Azharuddin not out 163, V.V.S.Laxman 95, N.Sidhu 97, R.Dravid 86, S.Tendulkar 79, S.Ganguly 65) Australia second innings (overnight 38-1) 181 all out.
Tissera guides Bens To safety7th encounter St Benedict's -D S SenanayakeBy Marlon FernandopulleA resolute innings from Rally Tissera saved St Benedict's from certain defeat in their annual encounter against D S Senanayake which concluded at the R. Premadasa stadium yesterday. Set 190 runs to win in 30 overs the Benedictines were in dire straits tottering at 73 for 8 when over anxious D S Senanayake players grabbed the stumps with the last ball still to be bowled not realizing that their team had a remote possibility of claiming the last two wickets in one ball (If a No ball was bowled that resulted in a run out, and the final ball also claimed a wicket) Tidy bowling and excellent wicket keeping from Shashi Lafir coupled with some irresponsible batting from the Benedictines brought life to their seventh encounter which looked to be drifting to a draw despite three declarations. Apart from a stubborn unbeaten 35 from 86 balls by Rally Tissera the rest of the Benedictine batsmen crumbled to the DSS bowlers.Opening bowlers Anjana Dhanasooriya (2/21) and D Perera (2/17) reduced the Benedictines to 34 for 4 and later spinner Namal Abeywickrema picked up two quick wickets as St Benedict's were starting at defeat in the 10th mandatory over.However Tissers stood firm as he held one end up frustrating his opponents with a dogged innings that guided his team to safety Earlier in the day St Benedicts continued from their overnight 72 for three declared at 186 for 6 wickets ,thirty minutes before the lunch interval.Calvin Perera completed a stylish half century with 09 fours while Susith Silva hit an explosive 37 in 35 balls with the aid of 7 boundaries. DSS who enjoyed a lead of 33 runs hit up 156 for 7 wickets before declaring. First innings centurion Malintha Gajanayake top scored with with a powerful 77 in just 70 balls.Benedictine skipper Dinesh de Silva was the pick of the bowlers claiming 4 for 44 with his off spinners. ScoreboardD S Senanayake 1 st innings 219/5 decl C. Perera ct Amaraweera b Abeywickrema 54 Extras 16 Bowling: A Dhrmasooriya 7-3-25-0 DPerera 12-3-47-2 N Pradeep 3-0-6-0 A Junaid 12-2-26-0 M Maduwantha 3-2-26-0 M Alwis7-3-16-1 D Amaraweera 8-1-27-1 N Abeywickrema 11-3-23-2 D S Senanayake 2 nd innings M Maduwantha ct Dassanayake b Perera 36 Extras 17 Bowling P Hewage 6-3-7-1 A Goonatilake 5-1-18-1 S Perera 11-1-66-3 P Dassanayake 3-0-16-0 Dde Silva 7.1-0-44-4 St Benedict's 2nd innings D Silva b Dhanasooriya 08 Bowling D Perera 7-2-17-2 A Dhanasooriya 6-2-21-2 M Maduwantha 3-3-0-0 A Junaid 5-2-14-0 D Amaraweera 5-2- 8-1 N Abeywickrema 4-2-4-2
Qantas Cup Regatta todayThe Qantas Cup Regatta, organised by the Ceylon Motor Yacht Club will take sail today at the Bolgoda Lake, at 11:00 a.m. The Qantas Cup Regatta is an annual event and the Cup was presented at the 50th anniversary of Qantas. It is a single fleet race for GP 14's Enterprises. Boat and personal handicap will apply in this race. More than 20 boats are expected to sail in this race. Qantas will also sponsor an Optimist race for children between the ages of 8 and 14, starting from 1:00 p.m. The chief guest will be Michelle Perera, the country manager of Qantas.
Koyo races at KatukurundaA record number of 160 entries have been received for the Katukurunda Motor Races to be held on March 29 jointly organised by the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle Club and the Sri Lanka Air Force. For the first time in the world a trishaw race will be held and 40 competitors are competing participating in this race which should be thrilling. The modified car event will be hotly contested, with the two Mitsubishi evolutions of Nissan Weerasuriya and Deheragoda, the powerful Porsche 911 of Dilantha Malagamuwa, Suren Cooke's Westfield, the mighty Mini of Yoga Perera pitted against the Subaru's of Aravinda Premadasa, Pradeep Jayawardena and Cassim Wahab. The Formula event too should be a close fought race between Romani Silva, Rohan de Silva, Sheran Cooke, Weerasinghe and former champion Rodney Mason who is making a welcome return to Formula racing and Tusith de Silva. The standard class events have a host of newcomers. The well-known names are Bri Ponnambalam, Sisira Gunasekera, Prasanna Ranasinghe, Gamini and Pradeep Kavikara, Hans Ralf, Rodney Mason, Rohan de Silva, Rohit Silva, Dushan Dinamithra, Prasanna Munasinghe, Dinesh Senanayake, Dhammika Peiris, Ananda de Alwis, U. Illukkumbura, Henry Mudalige, Ajantha Soysa, Mallik Zaveer, Dunal Peiris, Rizvi Farouk, Mahen Thambiah. All Sri Lanka's top riders have entered. These include many new- comers, Damian Goonetilleka, Krishana Dias, Dillion Kao, Rohan Pathirana, Sarath Kumara, Chandra Peiris, Rowan Peiris, Dilantha Malagamuwa, Prabath Peiris, Ajith Perera, Ebor Norton, Irshan Mohammed.
Saravanapavan and Chelliah win open pairs bridge titleMrs. Sri Saravanapavan and M. Chelliah won the open pairs bridge title at the Bridge Federation held at its Headquarters at the Race Course. The first and second runners-up were, Nilam Magdon Ismail / K.P. Baskaran, Fritz Perera / M.P. Salgado, while Asoka Warnasuriya / Ismeth Magdon Ismail and Brian Rodrigo / S. Molligoda finished in fourth and fifth. Victor Perera and H.A. Weerasooriya bagged the Bridge Drive event followed by Chandra de Alwis / V.C. Fernando, Abdul Majeed / S. Thillainarjan, Mrs. Shanthi Rasiah / Ashantha de Mel, K.P. Baskeran / Anton Selvanayagam, Dilanjan Soysa / Y. Karunaratne, Mrs. Cera Fernando / T. Shanmugalingam, Mrs. Pavalam Gnanasekeram / Mrs. Nesta de Alwis, Mrs. Sard Kadigaha / Mrs. Therese Candappa, M. Molligoda / Nihal Silva.
Kadirgamar praises Duncan White FoundationThe chief guest, Lakshman Kadirgamar offered a word of thanks to the Duncan White Foundation. The chief guest also mentioned that the President of Sri Lanka regards this event as one of the events of the Golden Jubilee Anniversary this year. Kadirgamar paid a glowing tribute to Vijitha Fernando, who spearheaded the formation of the Duncan White Foundation, and kept it going from strength to strength. He added that the Foundation was maintaining good team work and honesty at its highest standards, built around Duncan White, the greatest sportsman since Independance.
Easy win for CavaliersLanka Cavaliers celebrated their First Anniversary with an easy win over the Colts Veterans XI at Havelock Park. The Cavaliers beat the Colts Veterans XI by 8 wickets. Apart from playing a few friendly games in Colombo, Moratuwa and Kandy, they launched an outstation cricket programme in August 97 consisting of a coaching clinic and a match with a combined local side organised by the respective District Cricket Associations. Upto now they have played in seven Districts namely, Anuradhapura, Monaragala, Matale, Badulla, Ratnapura, Gampaha and Hambantota. Scores: Colts Veterans XI 139 for 7 in 30 overs. Ranjan de Silva 38, Gamini Gunasena 37, Susiloh de Wijeratne 15, Upali Warnapura 14 not out, U.S.E. Perera 10; Bandula Warnapura 2/23. Lanka Cavaliers 142 for 2 wickets in 14.3 overs. C.P.P. Raj 53, Bandula de Silva 67 not out.
Kinross Swim on March 29The 34th Annual Six-Mile Open sea swim conducted by the Kinross Swimming and Life Saving Club, will be held on March 29 at Wellawatte at 8 a.m. There will be two separate events for men and women.
Oberoi Golf CupThe Oberoi Cup Stableford Golf Championships for Ladies sponsored by the Lanka Oberoi in association with the Royal Colombo Golf Club, will be held from March 25 until December. Monthly competitions will be held with the final fixed in December.
Foxhill Supercross at DiyatalawaThe annual Foxhill Supercross race meet will take place on April 18th at Diyatalawa organised by the Sri Lanka Association of Racing Drivers & Riders and the Sri Lanka Military Academy and sponsored by Caltex. This year's meet will see many new thoroughbred racing motor cycles in the fray. The Wedasinghe Brothers, Rakitha Wijetunga, Jeffrey Buultjens, Laksita Perera, Keerthi Premalal, Kamal Prasanna, Rohan Jayaratne and Harena Yatawake will be those to watch.
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