Maliyadeva u-15 cricket Champs

Anushka WITHANAGE

Fine half centuries by G.S.N.Peiris (73) and P.T.C.Punchihewa (57) assisted by a brilliant spell of bowling by K.G.D.M.Wijesinghe (3 for28) guided Maliyadeva College to a 95 run win over Madampa MMV to emerge as champions of the under 15 Division III Lakbima Trophy. The match played was at MCA ground, Colombo on Wednesday.

Maliyadeva batted first and scored 265 for 8 and in reply Madampa Madya Maha Vidyalaya were bowled out for 161.

Maliyadeva 265 for 8: (G.S.N.Peiris 73, P.T.C.Punchihewa 57 , J.H.Herath 35, H.H.Udesh Priyanga 3 for 37, T.C.K.Pushpaka 2 for 42, Akila Udesh Kumara 2 for 45)

Madampa MMV 161: (K.Akila Udesh Kumara 39, T.Chamara 27, J.T.Sachika Udara 24, K.G.D.M.Wijesinghe 3 for 28,R.H.M.D.C. Kaluhe -ndiwela 2 for 28, A.M.Y.H.Adikari 2 for 18 B.C.V.Bandara 2 for 40).