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Anthonians force a draw vs Bens
By Shamseer Jaleel
St. Anthony's College Katugastota forced a draw but conceded first innings points to St. Benedict's College in their inter school Elephant Lemonade cricket match which was concluded at Kotahena yesterday.

St. Anthony's College who are having a poor season faced the same plight against Royal College 2 weeks ago. One time kings of school cricket are finding the going very tough..

St. Benedict's who scored 210 in the first innings made 147/9 in their second. The lads from Kandy started day 2 at 66/2 to be bowled out for 128.

St. Benedicts - 210 all out (S. Ilangage 53, A. Fernando 40 (M. Shameer 3/22, C. Perera 2/35) and 147/9 Dec. (S. Ilangage 42, C. Wijewardena 32 (P. Fernando 3/37, C. Perera 3/46)

St. Anthony's - 62/4 (Overnight) 128 all out M. Shameer 22, T. Heshan 3/32 (E. Karunaratne 3/22) and 112/7 at close M. Rizlan 16, M. Shameer 16 (P. Silva 2/19, T. Silva 2/18)

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