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In a breathtaking cliffhanger in the hills, Trinty turned tables on Royal to win by one wicket with one ball to spare in their inter school cricket match at Asgiriya yesterday. This win by the Kandy school broke a 53 year old hoodoo.

Royal batting a second time with a lead of 104runs, made 111 for 3. They reached the score mainly due to useful knocks from Jehan Mubark (61) and Shanaka Perera (30). Jehan's 61 helped him to complete twin half centuries in the match Kaushalya Weeraratne (2 for 20) bowled well for Trinity.

Royal's declaration gave Trinity a target of 216 runs to win in 40 overs. Trinity romped home in a nail biting finish.Their victory came due to match winning contributions from D. Molligoda (34), Suranga Moratot-sa (98) and Kaushalya Weeraratne (32). These three knocks helped Trinty to outsmart Royal after 53 years. Umesh Gunawardena (3 for 27), Harith. Rajakaruna (2 for 28) bowled well for Royal and they went on to taste defeat for the first time this season.

Early in the day Trinity starting from a helpless 85 for 7 managed to score 155 with their last three wickets realising 70 runs. Their score was made due to workmanlike knocks from Suranga Moratoa (81) which helped him to complete twin half centuries in the match Moratota was well supported by Nuwan Jayasena (20), Rodney Raffayal (15) and Kaushlya Weeraratne (17). For Royal, Umesh Gunawardena (3 for 35) bowled well.

Royal - 259 for 7 and 111 for 3 dec ( J. Mubarak 61, S.Perera 30; K.Weeraratne 2 for 26)

Trinity - (85 for 7 overnight) 155 all out in 49.5 overs ( S.Moratota 81, N. Jayasena 20, R. Raffyal 15, K.Weera-ratne 26, U. Gunawar-dena 3 for 35) and 216 for 9 in 39.5 overs ( D.Molligoda 34, S.Mo-ratota 98, K.Weera-ratne 32; U.Gunaward-ena 3 for 27, H. Rajakaruna 2 for 28)

A stubborn unbeaten 45 by Asitha de Silva enabled St. Peter's to hang on to a draw against S.Thomas' in the inter school cricket match at Mt.Lavinia yesterday. The knock by Asitha came just four days after he showed the same determination to save St.Peter's from defeat against Ananda.

Asitha's effort which came in 169 minutes and 139 balls overshowded a fine 134 by Sri Lanka youth player and skipper of S.Thomas' Upeka Fernando.

Frayed tempers spoilt the game to a certain extent. One such incident was when Peterite Ranga Dias dashed his bat and showed his displeasure at a LBW decision given by the umpire. The other was Asitha de Silva and Naren Ratwatte being involved in an argument which had to be settled by the umpire.These two incidents left a bad taste in one's mouth. We sincerely hope that such unwarranted play will not take place in the future.

St.Peter's batting a second time around with 92 runs behind were reeling at 69 for 5, but then came a match saving 48 runs stand for the sixth wicket between Asitha de Silva (45 n.o) and Ishara Fonseka (12). This pair carried their partnership for 30 overs and this alliance saw St.Peter's drifting safely towards a draw. De Silva's innings had four well timed boundries. Nishad Peiris had bowling figures 9-8-1-2

Early in the day S.Thomas' resuming from their overnight score of 115 for 2 added another 175 runs in 29 overs with Upeka Fernando leading the way with a stylish 134 which was spiced up with 18 boundaries and two massive sixes. There were two noteworthy partnerships which helped S.Thomas'. The first was a 71 run stand between Sidath Medonza (8) and Upeka Fernando (134) then a 92 runs stand for the third wicket between Upeka Fernando and Shanka Caldera (31). These two partnerships saw S.Thomas' declaring their innings at 290 for 5 just 15 minutes before lunch. Nrimal.de.Silva (3 for 106), Malinda Warnapura (2 for 39), bowled well for St. Peter's

St Peter's - 198 and 135 for 6 in 71 overs ( A. Fonseka 11, M. Perera 19, M. Warnapura 26, I.Fonseka 12, A. de Silva 45 n.o; N. Peiris 9-8-1-2)

S.Thomas' - (115 for 2 overnight) 290 for 5 ( U. Fernando 134, J. Siriwardena 31, S. Caldera 31, N. Peiris 26, G. Fernando 35n.o, N.Ratwatte 13n.o ; N.de.Silva 3 for 106, M.Warnapura 2 for 39)

The Inter-School cricket match between Nalanda and Prince of Wales ended in a tame draw at Moratuwa yesterday.

Prince of Wales resuming from their overnight score of 89 for no loss in reply to Nalanda's score of 249 for 8 dec made 239 for 5. The Prince of Wales total of 239 for 5 dec was beefed up due to workmanlike knocks from Kalum Fernando (40), Indika Hitthiya (37), P. Ranaweera (46), S. Sampath (56 n.o) and K. Wannakuwatte (21 n.o). Sampath and Wannakuwatte were invloved in a 103 runs partnership for the third wicket.

Nalanda batting a second time were 120 for 5. They were helped by fine knocks from A.de.Silva (47) and P.Hedigala (38). S. Pieris (2 for 35), K.Fernando (2 for 25), P. Gamage (2 for 25) bowled well for Prince of wales.

Nalanda - 249 for 8 dec and 120 for 5 in 23 overs at close (A.de. Silva 47, P.Hedigala 38; S.Pieris 2 for 35, K.Fernando 2 for 25, D.Gamage 1 for 25).

Prince of Wales - 89 for no loss overnight 239 for 5 dec. in 94 overs

(Kalum Fernando 40, Indika Hitthiya 37, P.Ranaweera 46, S.Sampath 56 n.o, K.Wanakuwatte 21 n.o)

New Zealand recorded their fourth successive test win on home soil with an innings and 13run victory over Zimbabwe late on the third day of the second cricket test at Eden Park yesterday.

After beating Sri Lanka twice last season, New Zealand completed back to back wins over Zimbabwe when Simon Doull tookthe final two wickets in the last over of the day.At the scheduled stumps time, Zimbabwe were 238 for eightbut New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming claimed the extra halfof play allowable if a result was deemed possible.

However, the move appeared futile when Zimbabwe's Paul

Strang and Adam Huckle picked 43 runs off the tiring New Zealand bowlers.

Doull should have made the break through when Nathan Astledropped Strang at third man.Doull had to wait two overs but he got his reward when he mclean bowled Huckle with a yorker on the third ball of the las over and then next ball had Mpumelelo Mbangwa snapped up at first slip by Fleming. Doull finished with four for 50 to give him eight wicket for the match as Zimbabwe were dismissed for 277. Strang finished 67 not out. Fleming said the win came a lot earlier than expected. "We set up the win yesterday by the way the guys batted. To score 372 runs in a day is fantastic test cricket," Fleming said.

"To lead like that after the second day made us very positive ù not about wrapping up the game today ù but having a convincing win on the third day." Zimbabwe, trailing by 290 runs on the first innings, looked likely to take the game into the fourth day when wicketkeeper-batsman Andy Flower was batting stylishly in the afternoon

Flower arrived at the crease with Zimbabwe 71 for three and that soon became 71 for four when his younger brother, Grant Flower, edged medium pacer Dion Nash low to Bryan Young at short slip. Flower watched Guy Whittall and Heath Streak fall to debatable leg before decisions but he found a worthy fighter in Strang and the pair added 71 runs in 61 minutes for the seventhwicket.

Flower was poised for his fifth test century when he was undone by the second new ball. On 83 Flower flashed at a ball from fast-medium bowler Chris Cairns and the faint edge carried through to wicketkeeper Adam Parore. Cairns finished the day with three wickets following another ,spirited display.

Tamil Union who are making a strong claim to clinch a berth in the final round were in a strong position against Singha SC in a Division One Segment A game at the P Sara Stadium Stadium yesterday.

After bowling out the visitors for 147 and taking a 86 run first innings lead Tamil Union quickly hit up 219 for 6 by the close to have a lead of 305 runs. Left hander Varuna Waragoda top scored for Tamils with an energetic 44 while Indika Galagoda (31) Nuwan Shiroman (33) and Vajira Wijeguna-wardene (39) all helped to swell the total.

At the P Sara Stadium: Tamil Union vs Singha SC

Tamil Union-223 & 219 for 6( Indika Galagoda 31 Nuwan Shiroman 33 Varuna Waragoda 44 Vajira Wijegunawardene 39 Suraj Sanjeewa 2/64)

Singha SC- 147 (Saman Jayantha 36 Gayan Sanjeewa 35 Champaka Ramanayake 2/31 Mario Villawarayan 2/42 Niroshan Bandaratilake 3/37 Sajeewa Wijekoon 2/15)

A patient knock of 76 not out by Panadura SC all rounder Mangala Jayasena was the highlight of the second days play in the Panadura SC- Police game played at Panadura.

In reply to the home sides 287 all out Police replied with 111 for 4 by the close.

At Panadura, Panadura SC vs Police SC

Panadura SC - 287 ( Mangala Jayasena 76 n o Manjula Silva 36 Saman Kumara 33 P Wijesuriya 28 P Salgado 25 P Serasinghe 3/73 V Ranaweera 2/75 N Zoysa 2/63 C Silva 2/32)

Police SC - 111/4 ( N Zoysa 52 n o M Jayalath 2/25)

The match between St. Sebastian's Moratuwa and St. Anthony's College Katugastota ended in a draw at Moratuwa yesterday.

St. Sebastian's - 254 for 9 (N. Wijesinghe 84, M.Fernando 23) and 132 for 5 at close (M.Fernando 32, M.P.Fernando 38 n.o, K.Fernando 2 for 8).

St. Anthony's - 50 for 3 overnight, 209 for 9 dec. (R.Wickremapala 24, E.D.Ranawaka 60; N. Fernando 5 for 49) - SMDS

St.Joseph's 'A' were in a bad way at 103 for 8 in reply to St. Peter's 'A' 167 at the end of the first day's play in the mini 'Battle of the Saints' cricket match at Bambalapitiya yesterday.

St. Peter's 'A' - 167 all our in 44.2 overs ( P.de.Silva 24, B.Padmakumara 20, S. Fernando 70, M.Silva 16; G.Chandraratne 4 for 45, I.Hettiarachchi 5 for 41)

St.Joseph's "A' - 103 for 8 in 41 overs ( P.Rajasuriya 35, I I. Hettiarachchi 25, G.Senaratne 10 n.o ; S.Fernando 4 for 45, C. Pieris 2 for 40)

A classy unbeaten 113 by Ruwan Tennakoon was the highlight as Raddoluwa MV recorded their fourth win for the season as they routed Sri Rahula, Katugastota by an innings and 70 runs at Peradeniya yesterday. Nisal Gunatillake who took 4 for 18 has taken 75 wickets this season

Sri Rahula Katugastota - 166 in 63. 2 overs ( Bandara Tennakoon 97, Nalaka. Ratnayake 25; Sanjeeva.Aranagala 2 for 18, Suranga Bareez 3 for 33, N. Pannilawithana 2 for 49) and 71 all out in 42.2 overs ( N. Ratnayake 14; Suranga Bareez 2 for 12, N.Pannilawithana 3 for 20, Nisal Gunatillake 4 for 18)

Raddoluwa MV - (113 for 2 overnight) 317 for 8 dec in 77.4 overs ( Sanjeeva Aranagala 83, Dushan Ranatunga 28, R.Tennakoon 113 n.o, Dinesh Perera 24; M.Balasuriya 2 for 58, C.Wijeratne 2 for 59)

A senior official of a sports Federation in Sri Lanka has threatened to assault an affiliate if he kept on raising questions pertaining to the running of the Federation.

Meanwhile, it is learnt that legal action is to be taken against this Federation for the second time running, for falsehoods mentioned in the minutes.

A leading motor racing driver has his suspension confirmed by the Sri Lanka Association of Motor Sports on the Stewards report and recommendation.

The specifications given by this driver differ with the specfications found on the engine in the vehicle..

Even stewards have found him guilty of the variations found in the camshaft and engine head as major to the variations found on the inlet and exhaust as minor.

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