Gurukula on top

Dilwin Mendis- Moratuwa Sports Correspondent

Gurukula Vidyalaya, Kelaniya is in a formidable position with a lead of 125 runs and two wickets intact in their inter-school under 19 cricket tournament match against Maris Stella College, Negombo played at Prisons Grounds, Colombo.

Taking the first lease more fancied Maris Stella College were bundled out for a paltry 77 runs with Lahiru Madushanka and Dushan Danushka claiming 3 for 26 and 3 for 4 respectively.

When stumps were drawn on day one Gurukula were 202 for 8 with Roshan Anuruddha 42 and Chamod Sulakshana 48. Sathira Dileepa bagged 5 for 75 for Maris Stella.

Maris Stella 77 (Lahiru Madushanka 3/26, Dushan Danushka 3/4 Nalin Perera 2/6).

Gurukula - 202/8 (Roshan Anuruddha 42, Lisula Lakshan 36, Chamod Sulakshana 48, Nipul Maduka 27 n/o, Sathira Dileepa 5/75.