Big Match: Royal regain Mustangs Trophy in a thriller

Royal College regained the Mustangs Trophy after a lapse of five years with a thrilling 1-wicket win over traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College in the 44th Limited Overs encounter played at the SSC grounds on Saturday (16).
 
The architects of the Royal win were Kamil Mishara, Ahan Sanchitha and skipper Kavindu Madarasinghe in the early part of their run chase and then Lahiru Madusanka who with his calypso style batting shocked the Thomian supporters. 

Lahiru single-handedly took the responsibilities on his shoulders when Royals ninth wicket fell with the score on 235 in the third ball of the 46th over. 

He blasted 24 runs in just nine balls which stunned the spectators as he guided his side to victory with two overs to spare. 

Royal regained the Mustangs Trophy after a lapse of five years. 

S. Thomas’ College 255 for 9 wickets (50) (Umayanga Suwaris 81, Sithara Hapuhinna 51, Ryan Fernando 51, Kalana Perera 37n.o.) 

Royal College 259 for 9 wickets (49) (Kamil Mishara 68, Ahan Sanchitha 67, Kavindu Madarasinghe 51, Lahiru Madusanla 46 n.o.: Shannon Fernando 4/45, Kalana Perera 2/78)