Mahinda in control as Dangamuwa smashes 200

Mahinda College, Galle, took command against St. Thomas’ College, Matara, at close of Day Two in the Under-19 Division One Tier B Inter-School Cricket semi-final at MRICS Sooriyawewa yesterday.

After winning the toss, Mahinda College opted to field first, bowling out St. Thomas’ for 140. Arosha Udayanga claimed 5 wickets for 42 runs.

In response, Mahinda College posted a commanding 373 in 91.2 overs. Right-hander Senuka Dangamuwa smashed 200 off 153 deliveries, hitting 24 boundaries and 8 sixes. Opener Dulsith Darshana fell just short of his third century of the season, scoring 96 off 190 balls with 9 boundaries.

At stumps on Day Two, St. Thomas’ were 75 for 5, trailing by 158. Udayanga added two more wickets to his tally.

The match continues today (21) on Day Three.

Chief scores:

St. Thomas’ College Matara: 140 (56.5) (Loshitha Diksith 39*, Thathsara Dewmith 29, Arosha Udayanga 5/42) and 75/5 (31) (Senura Gihan 28 n.o., Pesandu Sanjan 22, Arosha Udayanga 2/25) Mahinda College Galle: 373 (91.2) (Senuka Dangamuwa 200, Dulsith Darshana 96, Deneth Pahasara 21, Pesandu Sanjan 4/100, Ochintha Chamika 3/27, Manuga Guruge 2/82). (YK)

Source:Daily News