Sanjika guides St Servatius to victory

Priyan DE SILVA-Matara Sports corr

Man of the Match Sanjika Ridma. Priyan de Silva - Matara Sports corespondent

Sanjika Ridma scored the first century in the annual limited over series between St Servatius College and St Thomas'College Matara to guide St. Servatius to a 34 run victory. Sanjika's 103 came in 136 deliveries with eight boundaries. It should be noted that this left hand batsman scored an unbeaten century on debut in the 110th battle of Nilwala in 2010.

Opting to bat first St Servatius scored 224 for the loss of eight wickets. Yohan Chanuka 45 and Sanjika put on 96 runs for the first wicket. Ishan Abeysekera took 4 for 44 in his 10 overs. The Thomians were in a strong position with four down for 105 in the 22nd over thanks to 54 runs from 63 deliveries (five fours and a six) by Lasith Lakshan and 36 runs by Nevindu Udesh (seven fours) who put on 69 runs in 67 balls for the second wicket. Skipper Ashan Ranasingha scored 57 but four unnecessary run outs saw the Thomians all out for 190 in 45.2 overs.

St Servatius: 224 / 8 (Sanjika Ridma 103, Yohan Chanuka 45, Ruchira Jayathunga 24 not out, Ishan Abeysekera 4/44)

St Thomas: 190 in 45.2 overs (Ashan Ranasingha 57, Lasith Lakshan 54, Nevindu Udesh 36, Ruchira Jayathunga 2/19)