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Cambrians in narrow escape
By M. Shamil Amit
Some stubborn batting by Sahan Wijeratne and N. Lakmal saved Prince of Wales from losing thier Elephant Lemonade Cup cricket encounter against St. Peter's concluded at Bambalapitiya yesterday. The Cambrians resuming on their overnight score of 16 for no loss were bundled out for a meagre 95 in reply to the Peterites score of 259. Made to follow on with a deficit of 164 runs. The Cambrians managed to save their skin ending the day on 211 for 8. The match resulted in a first innings win for St Peter's.

St Peter's - 259
Prince of Wales - (16/0 o'night) 95 (N. Lanleshwara 30, D. Sampath 12, S. Perumpulli 20; Ramesh Subasinghe 4 for 42, Nadhula de S. Wijeratne 3 for 15, Shehan Wijetunge 3 for 26) and 211 for 8 at close (Sahan Wijeratne 84, N. Rohan 16, N. Lakmal 60 n.o.; Ramesh Subasinghe 4 for 33, Gihan de Silva 2 for 11)

First innings win for Thomians
A century by Lahiru Jayampathy for St. Benedict's could not prevent them from conceding a first innings win for S. Thomas' in the Elephant Lemonade Cup inter-school cricket match concluded at Mt Lavinia yesterday. The Benedictines in reply to the Thomians score of 282 for 6 declared were tottering on 67 for 4 but recovered thanks to a fifth wicket partnership of 107 between Lahiru Jayampathy and Lasantha Perera to make 237. The Thomians batting the second time were 62 for 1 when bad light stop play in the eighth mandatory over.

S. Thomas' - 282 for 6 declared and 62 for 1 (Isuru Warnakulasuriya 21, Naveen Perera 14 n.o., Ravindra Panduwella 11 n.o.)

St. Benedict's - (27/0 o'night) 237 (Lahiru Jayampathy 110, Lasantha Perera 41; Pramuditha Rodrigo 3 for 39, Sajith Kularatne 4 for 40)-MSA

Raddoluwa MV recover to win
Helped by a sixth wicket partnership of 88 runs between skipper Lakmal Silva (89) and Chamikara Silva (49) Raddoluwa MV came from behind to register a first innings win over De Mazenod Kandana in the Elephant Lemonade Cup inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Kandana yesterday. In reply to the Mazedonians score of 266, Raddoluwa MV resuming on their overnight score of 96 for 3 scored 271.

De Mazenod - 266 and 159 for 8 at close (Nilushan Nonis 55, Malith Wijetunge 17, Sherwin Lindsey 15; Gayan Fernando 4 for 65, Namal Silva 2 for 29)

Raddoluwa MV - (96/3 o'night) 271 (Heshan de Silva 40, Malin Jayanath 21, Lakmal Silva 89, Chamikara Silva 49; Supun Yapa 3 for 27, Romesh Eranga 2 for 94, Harshana Silva 2 for 24) -MSA

Hashan 157 sparkles in St.Joseph’s fight back
The Josephians in reply to Wesley's first innings total of 255, were in trouble losing three wickets for six runs, but a superb 114 run stand for the fourth wicket between Hashan Gunatilleke 157 with 26 fours and Sandun Dias (58) repaired the innings to get 295 all out to earn first innings points at Campbell Park yesterday.

Wesley - 255
St.Joseph's - (0 for 1 overnight contd.) - 295 in 92 overs (Hashan Gunatilleke 157, Sandun Dias 57, Dimuth Karunaratne 34; A. Vandersay 5 for 73, Fariz Maharoof 2 for 40) - B.W.

Rislan hits century
The Anthonians did everything possible to defeat Dharmaraja but the loss of about 45 minutes play stood in their way. This was in the Lemonade Trophy Inter-School cricket match played at Katugastota.

St. Anthony's - 260 (M. Rislan 103,J. de. Silva 29, N. Ratnayake 28, S. Pinnaduwa 17,P. Ekanayake 26, M. Rikaz 14, D. Bandaranayake 16; A. Ekanayake 2 for 78, M. Rajapakse 2 for 33, A. Samarakoon 3 for 47)

Dharmaraja - 127 (U.Karunaratne 27, M. Wijekoon 21, J. Chandratilleke 22, M. Weerasuriya 22, C.Kapugedera 16; A. Ariyaratne 4 for 39, S. Pinnaduwa 2 for 10, N. Edirisuriya 3 for 7) and 38 for 5 (A. Ariyadasa 12; A. Ariyaratne 2 for 6) - A.K.

No decision
The loss of four hours play prevented a decision in the Lemonade Trophy match between Sri Rahula and St. John's Panadura at Peradeniya. Skipper Nimantha Priyadarshana led the way with an attacking 63, whilemost of the front liners contributed. Off spinner Yohan bagged four wickets.
The Johnians batted well down the line but the Sri Rahula medium pacies kept chipping away at them.

Sri Rahula - 246 (N. Atapattu 20, S. Fernando 34,V.Prasanna 46, N. Priyadarsgana 63,C. Senadheera 28, R. Vedage 24; Y. Diluk 2 for 43, Yohan 4 for 36).

St. John's Panadura - 126 for 5 (L.Kalpage 18, I. Udara 26, R. Fernando 34, J. Chandima 28; A. Gunaratne 2 for 26). - A.K.

Sachitra 123
Fifteen-year-old opening bat Sachitra Serasinghe after an early 'life' took control to help Nalanda with an attractive 123 runs (15 fours) to amass 333 for 7 declared on the first day of their Inter-School cricket match against Royal at Reid Avenue yesterday.
The visitors were invited to bat first when Royal skipper Rochana Wijeratne won the toss. It was a good gamble by Rochana when the Royal paceman exploited the seaming pitch. But the bowlers were let down by the close-in cordon and Nalanda were let off the hook.

Serasinghe batting sensibly was involved in a second wicket stand of 91 runs with S. Gangodawila 35 (3 fours and a six). At lunch Nalanda were 146 for 2 with Serasinghe batting confidently. In the second session Royal fought back to restrict Nalanda to 251 for 7 at tea. Serasinghe smashed two successive sixes off G. Ratnayake in the bowler's ninth over. Nalanda eventually declared at 333 for 7.

Royal in reply were 22 for no loss in 14 overs. The match will be continued at 10 a.m. today.

Nalanda - 337 for 7 dec. (Sachitra Serasinghe 123, S. Madawela 19, Sanjay Gangodawila 35,Y. Hewawitharane 23, Viranga Pathirana 26, T. Attanayake 70 n.o, G. Rupasinghe 27 n.o; H. Morawaka 2 for 60).

Royal - 22 for no loss in 14 overs (V. Arul Prakash 11 n.o, G. Siriwardena 10 n.o)

Sebastianites humble Kandy
Sebastianites humbled Kandy CC by an innings and 136 runs with a day to spare in the Premier Plate cricket match concluded at the De Soysa Stadium in Moratuwa yesterday.

Kandy CC - 93 and 107 (S. Peiris 47, D. Kolugala 21; D. Fernando 3 for 19, M. Fernando 2 for 10, N. Perera 2 for 33, A. Dalugoda 2 for 16)

Sebastianites - 339 (D. Fernando 84, N. Bopage 42, P. Seneviratne 29, A. Cooray 72, M. Fernando 22 n.o.; M. Mirzan 5 for 95)-MSA

Ragama CC - 358, Chilaw Marians 214/5
Chilaw Marians were 214 for 5 in reply to Ragama CC's score of 358 on the second days play in their Premier Plate cricket match being played at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Ragama CC - 358 (Vas Gunawardena 135, Dushantha Ranatunge 46, S. Weerasiri 44, Sanahasa Feranado 37, Sanjeewa Arangala 16, Rasika Priyadharshana 37; Hasantha Fernando 4 for 63)

Chilaw Marians - 214 for 5 at close (Janaka Gunaratne 77, Ishan Muthalip 37, Charith Sylvester 35, Arosha Perera 15, Hasantha Fernando 16, Ruchira Palliyaguru 20 n.o.; Ruwan Dilruk 3 for 59) -MSA

Moratuwa 350/8
Moratuwa SC made a massive 350 for 8 in reply to the Antonians score of 224 on the second days play at the FTZ grounds in Katunayake.

Antonians SC - 224 (B. Arumathanthri 57, D. Bandara 38, S. Perera 40, D. Dantanarayana 21; N. Amarasinghe 5 for 33, P. Ranaweera 2 for 26)
Moratuwa SC 350 for 8 at close (H. Tilekeratne 34, P. Ranaweera 64, A. Wanigasekera 44, M. Deshapriya 42, R. Fernando 41, D. Perera 52; A. Ridgammangedera 2 for 45, K. Sirisoma 2 for 68, D. Dissanayake 2 for 67)-MSA

Police 211, Air Force 190In the Premier Plate cricket match between Police SC and Air Force being played at the Pollice grounds. Police taking first lease of the wicket scored 211 and Air Force in reply made 190.

Police SC - 211 (M. Liyanage 69, K. Asela 24, R. Wimalasiri 29, M. Abeyratne 22; P. Irandika 4 for 56, P. Wickrama 3 for 28) and 66 for 2 at close (M. Liayanage 38)
Air Force - 190 (K.R. Silva 57, A. Rizan 24, R. Tissera 42, G. Cooray 22; K. Ranaweera 2 for 11, D. Gunawardena 2 for 29, P. Serasinghe 2 for 69, A. Priyantha 2 for 44)-MSA

Pannala races with new format
By M. Shamil Amit
Motor races for the new year commence with the holding of the Pannala Motor Races scheduled to be held next Sunday (January 26) at the newly laid Pannala race track. This will be the second racing meet to be held at this new track but this time the racing meet which is organized by the Motor Racing Association (MRA) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Racing Riders Association (SLRAA) and the Sri Lanka Army Motor Sports Committee and sponsored by McFoil a roof sheet insulation company, have made plans to introduce a new format replacing the old one to keep in line with international racing standard.

This event is a ground breaking event which is being conducted for the first time in the history of motor racing in Sri Lanka. The new format the cubic capacity classification system which is used around the world will replace the old power to weight classification that is now outdated in conducting motor racing events.

Upali Dassanayake a former Sri Lanka motor riding champion and the owner of the Pannala race track is a man of vision. He solely conducted the inaugural meet which was held at Pannala last year is very optimistic that the new introduction will bring vast changes and give opportunites for drivers and riders to compete in international races.

There will also be another change in conducting events. The organisers have decided to do away with the practice of conducting motor cycle and car events alternately. The motor cycle events will be worked off first which will be from 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m and motor car events will start at 12.30 p.m. and finish around 3.30 p.m. Upali said if the races are held alternately the motor cyclists are at a disadvantage as splilled oil and dirt from the cars make difficult for riders to ride with that the quality of racing goes down.

The track which has been developed further with the assistance of McFoil for the coming races. Upali further said that he has made plans to conduct races at Pannala every two months which is a need if the new format is to be implemented fully. Dilantha Malagamuwa, Sri Lanka's successful international representative abroad will be also particpating at this meet. Dilantha who is based in Japan is due to specially fly down to take part in this meet.

Classifications for the races; Cars - Group N - (Unmodified normally aspirated engines) Upto 1100cc, 1400cc and 1500cc Carburettor Engine and Electronic Fuel Injected Engines. Over 1500cc & Upto 2000cc. Mini Saloon 1000cc. Ford Laser/Mazda, Sedan 1500cc, Carburettor one make series (new event). Group A - (Modified cars) Upto and including 1050cc. Over 1050cc and upto and including 1350cc. Over 1350cc and upto and including 1665cc. Over 1665cc and upto and including 3600cc. Group F - (Formula cars) Formula Ford 1600c standard (post 85). Formula Ford 1600cc standard (pre 85). Motor Cycles - Group P - (Standard Modified) Upto 125cc (Novices). Upto 125cc. Upto 250cc (4 Stroke) Upto 250cc. Upto 600cc (Open). Group R - (Racing Motorcycles) Upto 125cc. Upto 250cc. (Scooters Women) Upto 60cc Automatic. Upto 150cc With Gears. (MSA)

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