Cambrians in a draw

Moratuwa Sports Corr.

Prince of Wales’ College, Moratuwa fought back gallantly after conceeding a first innings lead to Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya in their drawn inter-school under 19 tournament cricket match concluded at Moratuwa.

Palians who were in a strong position after day one could not consolidate their position and were all out for 214 runs with some resistance coming from off the bats of Praneeth Ratnayake 33 and Kasun Janith 28, Shehan Jayasuriya bagged 3 for 41 for the homesters.

In their second essay Cambrians batted until the close and they were 249 for 3 with Dilan Chandima unbeaten with an elegant knock of 100 runs which included six fours and four sixes and occupying the crease for 145 minutes. Skipper Buddika de Alwis Associated an unbeaten fourth wicket partnership of 89 runs with Dilan Chandima.

Chief Scores

PWC - 173 and 249/3 (Dilan Chandima 100 n/o, Thisuru Ruwaruna 43, Shehan Dammalage 31, Nipun Peiris 38, Buddhika Alwis 20 n/o)

Dharmapal - 148 for 3 overnight all out 214 - (Praneeth Ratnayake 33, Kasun Janith 28, Shehan Jayasuriya 3/41, Buddhika de Alwis 2/49.)