President’s Rajagiriya enter final in style

President’s College Rajagiriya advanced to the final of the All Island Under 15 Division One cricket tournament with a convincing innings and 64 run win over D. S. Senanayake MV in the second semi-final concluded at St Peter’s grounds in Bambalapitiya yesterday.

The opening day’s play saw the Rajagiriya lads holding an edge over their opponents by ending the day on a strong 130 for 4 after bowling DSS out for just 66.

The winner will meet St Peter’s in the final to be played next week.

DSS 66 (Savin Cyril 27.; Sachintha Perera 2 for 3, Maduka Liyanapathirana 2 for 5, Chatura Wanniarachchi 2 for 12) and 96 (Chamod Wickramasinghe 21.; Sachitra Perera 5 for 30, Prabodha Arthavidu 3 for 24, Chatura Wickramaarachchi 2 for 11)

President’s Rajagiriya (130/4 o’night) 226 (Lahiru Dananjana 51, Supun Navaratne 34, Ranga Sathyawardena 21, Manoj Perera 20, Sachitra Perera 50 n.o.; Chamod Wickramasinghe 3 for 43, Nimash Weragala 2 for 36, Shan Amarasinghe 2 for 46)

-MSA