Richmond in command

Richmond College Galle were well placed at 129 for 4 in reply to Royal's first innings total of 153 runs on the opening day of their under 19 cricket tournament match against Royal College which began at Reid Avenue yesterday.

Chief scores

Royal: 153 (H. Kumarasiri 70, V. Umagiliya 2 for 27, D. de Silva 3 for 30, D. Lakmihiranga 4 for 43)

Richmond: 129 for 4 (P. Waduge 23, Y. Lanka 37, D. de Silva 40 n.o)