Raddoluwa
M.V. stun Ananda at six-a-side
There were thrills and spills aplenty at the 11th Old Wesleyites
SC six-a-side cricket tournament sponsored by Ceylon Cold stores
for the Lemonade trophy, which began at Campbell Park yesterday.
This tournament
since its inception has aroused great interest with opportunities
afforded to district and rural schools to indulge in competitive
cricket. This year 24 teams took part and the competition was played
in two groups.
There was a
major upset in Group "A". The fast improving Raddoluwa
M.V. from Seeduwa created a sensation when they beat Ananda in the
first round. Raddoluwa made 70 for 4, while Ananda could muster
only 60 for 2. Raddoluwa will take on Batticaloa District in the
quarterfinals. Reigning champions Lumbini M.V made 79 for 1. Dharmapala
chasing this big score had to make four runs in the last ball. But
did well to dethrone Lumbini from the quarters in the thriller.
Schools like
St.Peter's, Royal had to make exits in the pre-quarters losing to
DS.S.M.V. The Peterites did well to make the highest total for the
day 94 for3 with Gehan de Silva on 66 not out, the highest score
made by a batsmen. This score they achieved against Royal.
Today the tournament
will continue at 8.30 a.m. where several interesting games with
S. Thomas’ Dharmapala, and Raddoluwa down toplay. Mr.Sumtihra
Gunasekera managing director CCS will be the chief guest at the
final commencing at 5.p.m. He will give away the main awards.
The
Results : First Rd.
Group 'A': Kingswood bt Holy Cross Kalutara, Dharmapala bt Polonnaruwa
Dist, De Mazenod bt Joseph Vaz, Raddoluwa M.V. bt Ananda.
Group
'B': St. Peter's bt Royal, Thurstan bt Isipathana, Nalanda
bt St. Benedict's, St. Joseph's bt Prince of Wales.
Pre
quarters: D.S.S.M.V. bt St. Peter's, Zahira (Maradana)
bt Thurstan.
Quarter-final line -up for today: Group 'A'; S. Thomas' - Dharmapala,
Winners of De Mazenod vs Kalutara M.V, Raddoluwa vs Batticaloa.
Group
'B': D.S.S.M.V. - Zahira, vs winners of Nalanda - Wesley
and St. Joseph's vs President's College, Rajagiriya. (B.W) |