President’s beat Asoka by 2 wickets
View(s):President’s College Kotte recorded a 2-wicket victory over Asoka Vidyalaya in the 17th annual Limited Overs Big Match played at the P. Sara Oval yesterday. Chasing a modest target of 157, President’s reached 159-8 in 40.4 overs. Nevinda Thathsara top scored with a steady 34, while Asoka’s Isuru Kaushalya fought back with the ball, claiming 3-32. Disinu Samarasinghe also chipped in with two wickets.
Earlier, Asoka Vidyalaya were bowled out for 156 in 42.5 overs. Isuru Kaushalya remained unbeaten with a fighting 32, but President’s bowlers dominated the innings. Malindu Ratnayake grabbed 3-36, while Sithum Oshada and Hirun Ranasinghe shared four wickets between them.
| Brief scores: | |
| Asoka Vidyalaya 156 all out (42.5) (Isuru Kaushalya 32n.o; Malindu Ratnayake 3/36, Sithum Oshada 2/18, Hirun Ranasinghe 2/24) President’s College 159 for 8 (40.4) (Nevinda Thathsara 34; Isuru Kawshalya 3/32, Disinu Samarasinghe 2/25) |