Joes beat Bens in T20

Thushan Jayasuriya

Madura Madusanka hit a half century (60) for St. Benedict's College but they were four-runs short of target in their pre-quarter final match of the Kotmale Chox inter-schools T20 cricket tournament worked off at Darley Road yesterday.

St.Benedict's College won the toss and put St.Joseph's College to bat first. Josephians were 135 for 9 in 20 overs. Aravindh Fernando (24), Pathum Madusanka (43) and Fabian Fernando (16 not out) were the main contributors. Sameera Sandamal took three for 20. In reply, the Benedictines were 131 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs. Madura Madusanka cracked a fine half century inclusive of seven hits to the ropes and two over it in 42 deliveries. Fabian Fernando (2 for 22), Sachin Hewawasam (2 for 17) and Priyamal Perera (3 for 21) impressed with bowling.

St.Joseph's : 135 for 9 in 20 overs (Aravindh Fernando 24, Pathum Madusanka 43, Fabian Fernando 16 n.o., Sameera Sandamal 3 for 20)

St.Benedict's : 131 for 9 in 20 overs (Madura Madusanka 60, Mahel Jayalath 16, Fabian Fernando 2 for 22, Sachin Hewawasam 2 for 17, Priyamal Perera 3 for 21)