Half centuries by Omega Karunaratne and Chandupa Kavisha for Dharmasoka College, along with a six-wicket haul by Sandula Rashmika for Sri Devananda MV, highlighted the first day’s play in the 56th Battle of the Blues cricket match at Ambalangoda yesterday. The Sokians, batting first, posted a modest total of 221 runs. In response, the Devans finished the day at 82 for 3, as they trail by 139 runs.

Karunaratne    made 74 while Kavisha hit 50 as Dharmasoka scored 221 all out with Rashmika doing the damage taking six for 81 runs. The match continues today.

Brief scores:
Dharmasoka MV 221 all out (68.1) (Omega Karunaratne 74, Chandupa Kavisha 50, Dineth Gimhana 37, Jithira Sansika 27, Suhas de Silva 16; Sandula Rashmika 6/81, Sachintha Shashika 3/52)     Sri Devananda MV 82 for 3 (15.2) at stumps (Mayura Malshan 28, Ludeesha Nimsara 18; Pasindu Nadeesh 3/27)

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