Kelaniya Big Match a draw

Anushka WITHANAGE

A fine innings by captain of Dharmaloka, Rasmika Maduranga (82 n.o), and a match bag of (9 for 73) by Danushka Sampath of Gurukula MV were the main features in the 21st 'big match' of Kelaniya which ended in a draw at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Khettatarama yesterday.

In the 21 match series between the two schools neither Gurukula nor Dharmaloka has won a single match once again both sides failed to break the deadlock.

This year Dharmaloka batting first collected 170 with Rashmika Maduranga scoring 82 n.o. and Iranga Krishan 25.

Gurukula in reply scored 106 with Rashmika Maduranga taking 4 for 28.

Gurukula MV was set a victory target of 168 40 overs in were badly placed at 67 for 5 at close.

Dharmaloka 170 (Rashmika Maduranga 82 n.o., Iranga Krishan 25, Chathura Lakmal 12, Dhanushka Sampath 4 for 46) and 104 Pradeep Sampath 42, Madushanka Pasidu 17, Dhanushka Sampath 5 for 27, Roshan Anurudha 2 for 21 Shehan Niwnaka 2 for 21).

Gurukula 106 (Shehan Niwanka 23, Roshan Anurudha 17 n.o, Gayan Sankalpa 15, Madushan Chathuranga 13, Thushara Lakshitha 13, Rashmika Maduranga 4 for 28, Madushanka Pasidu 3 for 35) and 67 for 5 wickets (Rasika Koththagoda 28, Tharaka Lakshitha 21 n.o, Rashmika Maduranga 2 for 16).