Jaffna continue dream run
Reach Murali Harmony Cup final:
Yasaratne GAMAGE
Jaffna Combined Schools continued their T20 dominance with a
comprehensive victory of 91 runs against Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala
in the second semi-final of the Murali Harmony Cup 2012 played at
Kilinochchi Central Grounds on Tuesday. They will play in the final
against St Peter's College, Colombo at IODR Oval in Oddusuddan.
Peterites entered the final with a five wicket win over Anuradhapura
Central. The former Sri Lankan paceman Ravindra Pushpakumara coached
Jaffna lads who earlier shocked Trinity College on the opening day and
were undefeated through out the tournament. They further overcame
Debarawewa Schools, Vavuniya Mannar Combined teams. Their dream to enter
the final was fulfilled by an all round performance against Maliyadeva.
The right hand opener and wicket keeper Gaster Reshan Tuder made 85
in 55 balls inclusive of 13 fours and one six which helped Jaffna
Combine to pile up 179 for 7 after electing to bat first.Edward Edin
another powerful northern player contributed with an entertaining 37. In
reply Maliyadeva were never able to challenge the Jaffna total as fast
bowler JP Erick took 3 for 11 and spinner B. Clington claimed 2 for 9.
Maliyadeva were bowled out for 88 in 18.5 overs .
An unbeaten knock of 56 by Dushan Hemantha and a five wicket haul for
27 by Chemila Obeysekara of St Peters’ College, Colombo secured their
birth in the final when they beat Anuradhapura Central College by five
wickets at Kilinochchi Central Grounds in the first semi final of the
Murali Harmony Cup continued yesterday. Anuradhapura Central having put
into bat first were seen struggling against disciplined bowling from the
opening medium pacer Chemila and also good bowling by Julien de Zilva
who took 3 for 19. They were restricted for a modest 125 for 9. Chasing
the target Peterites lost three wickets early in their innings but
recovered well and reached the target in 15.4 overs with only losing 5
wickets.
Peterite Jeson Bultjuns who left the filed after a nasty head injury
while taking a brilliant catch recovered later and scored 27.They will
now meet the winner of the second semi final between Maliyadewa ,
College Kurunegala and Jaffna Combined Schools today.
Jaffna Combined v Maliyadeva College
Jaffna Combined: 179 for 7
in 20 overs (GR Tuder 85, Edwerd Edin 37, Keshan Wijeratne 3 for 31,
Sarinda Dassanayake 2 for 17)
Maliyadeva College: 88 all
out in 18.5 overs (Charith Rathnayake 21, Tharaka Rajaguru 15, JP Erick
3 for 11, B Clington 2 for 9).
St Peter’s College v Anuradhapura Central
Anuradhapura Central: 124
for 9 in 20 overs (Suresh Nivanthaka 25 not out, Dilshan Chamika 24,
Chemila Obeysekera 5 for 27, Julian de Zilva 3 for 19)
St Peter’s College: 128 for 5 in 15.3 overs (Dushan Hemantha 56 not
out, Jeson Bultjuns 27, Kasun Weeranga 2 for 22). |
