Harsha stars in Vidyalian victory

Dilwin Mendis- Motatuwa sports correspondent

A fine allround performance by Harsha Devinda (51 runs and 6 for 31) enabled Moratu Vidyalaya to gain a first innings win of 179 runs in their inter-schools under-19 cricket match against Ananda Shathralya, Kotte, played at Moratuwa.

Continuing at 194 for 6 on day two Vidyalains piled up 252 runs with a solid half for by deputy Skipper Harsha Devinda and in reply Sastralians were dismissed for a paltry 73 runs with Harsha Devinda doing the damage. Following on visotrs were 47 for 1 at the close.

MMV - 194/6 (Harsha Devinda 51, Pathum Madura 35, Hashan Sheranga 23, Adishka Vimukthi 3/23, Gihan Perera 5/52, Sahan Dharmakeerthi 2/78).

Ananda Sastralaya - 73 (Gihan Perera 23, Harsha Devinda 6/31 and 47/1 - Adishka Vimukthi 20, Rasindu Kalpana 1/7).