Nithish shines on day one
Opener Nithish Kamalasooriya shone for Ananda Sastralaya Kotte on the opening day against traditional rivals St. John’s College, Nugegoda in their 24th Battle of
Sri Jayewardenepura which began at the P. Sara Stadium yesterday.
Kamalasooriya’s knock saw the Sastralians, taking first lease of the wicket, make a modest score of 204. The Johnians in their turn ended the day on
82 for 4. The match will end today.
Brief Scores
- Ananda Sastralaya Kotte 204 all out (Nithish Kamalsooriya 86, Nadil Perera 30, Nelith Nimdiya 29, Poshitha Madanayke 20; Piyumal Devranga 4/59, Imeth Sansilu 2/18, Sandun Dewmina 2/21)
- St. John’s Nugegoda 82 for 4 at stumps (Keshara Nimesh 32; Kushith Madushan 2/20)