An unbeaten 97-run stand for the sixth wicket between Hirantha Lakshan (45 not out) and Hirusha Jeewadith (44 not out) helped St. Thomas' College to a 5-wicket win in their 20th Limited Overs encounter against Big Match rivals St. Servatius College at the Uyanwatte Stadium in Matara on Saturday (30).
Electing to bat first, the Servatians were back in the pavilion with 231 runs on the board with four deliveries remaining.
Hirantha Lakshan was named man-of-the-match for his allround performance with ball and bat.
St. Servatius 231 all out (49.2) (Chihan Kalindu 39, Pushpika Dilshan 51, Chethaka Denuwan 34, Navin Sahith 25, Chamika Ranasinghe 3/31, Hirnatha Lakshan 2/33, Mihisal Amoda 2/39, Gishanthika Jayaweera 2/38)
St. Thomas' 234 for 5 wickets (44.3) (Woshitha Athsara 40, Gishanthika Jayaweera 38, Hirantha Lakshan 45n.o., Hirusha Jeevadith 44n.o.)
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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