Lahiru hits ton in drawn game

Thushan Jayasuriya

St.Peter’s College top order batsman Lahiru Milantha cracked a fine century against Royal College Colombo in the second innings of their inter school under 19 match ended in a draw at Bambalapitiya yesterday.

Royal, resuming their overnight score of 117 runs piled up 253 for 8 declared in 59.4 overs thanks to the heroic knocks from Shaminda Dias (66), Isuru Gunatilleke (50) and Hashen Ramanayake (46). Dushan Hemantha took 3 for 37 while Janith Liyanage captured 2 for 63.

The Peterites made a bold reply of 218 runs for 7 declared in 51 overs. Lahiru Milantha knocked a fine century studded with seven hits to the ropes and five over it. Skipper Dushan Hemantha (38) and Jason Buultjens (25) also made useful contributions. Poorna Aluthge was the most impressive among the bowlers with 4 for 50. Royal were 112 for 9 in 17 overs when the play stopped due to bad light. Chemila Obeyesekere bagged 3 for 56 while Julian de Zilva captured 2 for 1.

St.Peter’s : 211 in 58.3 overs and 218/7 declared in 51 overs (Lahiru Milantha 100, Dushan Hemantha 38, Jason Buultjens 25, Poorna Aluthge 4/50)

Royal: (117 overnight) 253/8 declared in 59.4 overs (Shaminda Dias 66, Isuru Gunatilleke 50, Hashen Ramanayake 46, Milan Abeysekara 29, Dushan Hemantha 3/37, Janith Liyanage 2/63) and 112/9 in 17 overs (Isuru Gunatilleke 31, Roanaka Ahangamage 20, Chemila Obeyesekere 3/56, Julian de Zilva 2/1)