Mini Battle ends in a draw
Thushan JAYASURIYA
Pasindu Isira hit a magnificent century (101) inclusive of 11
boundaries and two sixes while Lakkhana Jayasekara also supported with
89 to help Anandians to pile up a massive 328 runs for five wickets in
their under-19 second XI Mini Battle against Nalanda College which ended
in a draw at Ananda Mawatha.
Madawa Anuththara bagged two for 52, being the only successful bowler
for Nalanda in the first innings. In reply, Nalanda were shot out for
186 runs when Ishara Bandaranayake impressed with the ball, taking six
for 75. Avishka De Silva scored 64.
Ananda College were 114 for four in their second innings at close of
play. Pasindu Isira was scored 59 runs while Kanchana Ratnayake bagged
two for 46 on behalf of nalanda.
Ananda : 328 for 5 (Lakkhana Jayasekara 89, Kushil Perera 54 not out,
Pasindu Isira 101 not out, Suchira Paranathala 46, Madawa Anuththara 2
for 52) and 111 for 4 (Lakkhana Jayasekara 23, Pasindu Isira 59,
Kanchana Ratnayake 2 for 46)
Nalanda : 186 (Dilantha Nipun 24, Udara Akalanka 22, Avishka De Silva
64, Asitha Wickramasinghe 21, Ishara Bandaranayake 6 for 75, Dilshan
Alwis 2 for 45)
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