Weather disturbs inaugural 'Battle of the double'

S. M. Jiffrey Abdeen Kandy Sports Corr.

The inaugural "Battle of the Double Maroons between Madina Central College Madawala and Azhar Central College Akurana ended in a 'No decision' following inclement weather at the Asgiriya stadium in Kandy.

This match saw the biggest ever crowd at a big match in Kandy with not only the schoolboys but also the residents of both township thronging to witness the first ever battle between two Muslim Schools.

Azhar Central College taking first strike were dismissed for 142 in 42.1 overs. Deputy skipper M. A. M. Anfas became the first half centurion in the series stroking an elegant 56 with 6 fours and a six off 62 balls. He put on 60 for the sixth wicket with M. N. M. Mohamed 21, medium pacer M. M. Mahazir took 5 for 12.

When Madina Central batted rain stopped play after 10 overs with the total at 31 for 2.

M. A. M. Anfaz was adjudged the Best Batsman while M. M. Manazir carried away the Best Bowlers award. Governor of the Central Tikiri Kobbekaduwa was the chief guest and distributed the awards.

Azhar Central 146 all out in 42.1 overs (S. Yaseen 12, M. Mohamed 12. M. A. M. Anfaz 56, M. M. Alfan 19, Extras 34, M. M. Manazir 5 for 12, M. Saffraz 2 for 20)

Madina Central 31 for 2 in 10 overs (M. Hisham 14).