Saleem, Pathirana help Thomians

Two fighting half centuries from Faheem Saleem (71) and Chamod Pathirana (55) helped S. Thomas' College compile a solid 266 runs in their first innings on the opening day of their inter school under 19 cricket tournament match against St. Peter's College which began at Bambalapitiya yesterday.

S. Thomas': 266 (F. Saleem 71, C. Pathirana 55, H. Fernando 30, R. Peiris 34, H. Wickremasuriya 3 for 34, V. Perera 2 for 53)

St. Peteres: 50 for 1 (A. Berenger 43 n.o)