Mahinda take lead

Mahinda College were well placed at 100 for 3 in reply to Richmond's first innings total of 98 all out on the opening day of their 103rd annual 'Battle of the Lovers' inter-school cricket encounter which commenced at the Galle International Stadium, yesterday. Richmond 98 (A. Weerasuriya 26, K. Pussewela 24, C. Mahesh 3 for 15, K. Pramod 4 for 18).

Mahinda 100 for 3 (P. Srimal 26 n.o., R. Buddhika 20, S. Kelumpriya 38).