The U19 schools cricket season started with some big wins and tight finishes in both Tier A and Tier B of the Division 1 Limited Overs Tournament.

TIER B – Division 1

Dharmaraja beat St. Benedict’s by 5 wickets

St. Benedict’s made 202/10 in 44.2 overs, with Ruwindu Didulaka top-scoring with 58. In reply, Dharmaraja chased down the target, scoring 203/5 in 45 overs. Gaveesha Poorna made 74, while Sasith Bandara scored 43.

Devapathiraja beat Maliyadeva by 9 wickets

Maliyadeva were bowled out for 165 in 38.1 overs. Devapathiraja chased down the target comfortably, reaching 168/1 in 29 overs. Deneth Pehasara scored 61, while Sandaru Malshan remained unbeaten on 72. Puljith Wathsuka took 3/25.

Ananda beat Lyceum Wattala by 124 runs

Ananda made 254/9 in 50 overs, with Himira Kudagama scoring 91. Lyceum Wattala were bowled out for 130 in 22.3 overs, with Kithma Withanapathirana taking 4/10 for Ananda.

St. Aloysius’ Galle beat Taxila Central Horana by 19 runs

St. Aloysius’ made 162/10 in 45.3 overs, with Dulsath Nimviru scoring 34. Taxila Central Horana were bowled out for 143 in 48.2 overs, with Manindu Pabasara taking 3/9 and Dulsath 2/26 to defend the low total.

St. Sylvester’s Kandy beat St. Anthony’s Wattala by 4 wickets

St. Anthony’s Wattala made 267/10 in 49.1 overs, with Kavindu Vihanga scoring 61. St. Sylvester’s Kandy chased down the target, reaching 268/6 in 43.4 overs. Adithya Ranamukage scored a brilliant 109 off 116 balls, while Chandimal Wijewardhane contributed 45.

TIER A – Division 1

Mahinda, Galle beat St. Anthony’s, Kandy by 5 wickets

St. Anthony’s, Kandy made 182/10 in 48.5 overs. Mahinda, Galle chased down the target, scoring 186/5 in 46.5 overs. Randula Mabarana made 51 for Mahinda.

Richmond beat St. Sebastian’s by 2 wickets

At Moratuwa, St. Sebastian’s were bowled out for 115 in 39 overs, with Richmond’s Tenusha Nimsara taking 5/10. Richmond chased down the target, scoring 117/8 in 34.3 overs to secure a close victory.

St. Sebastian’s beat D.S. Senanayake by 39 runs

St. Sebastian’s made 208/7 in 50 overs, with Hirusha Perera scoring 57 and Navinu Fernando 50. D.S. Senanayake were bowled out for 169 in 35.4 overs, with Adeesha Lakshan taking 5/37.

Nalanda beat Thurstan by 7 wickets

Thurstan made 155/10 in 45.5 overs, with Rusandu Silva taking 5/40 for Nalanda. Nalanda chased down the target, scoring 156/3 in 38.2 overs. Ranmith Senarath remained unbeaten on 69.

D.S. Senanayake beat Maris Stella by 5 runs

D.S. Senanayake made 179/10 in 40 overs, with Tharusha Ranasinghe scoring 64. Maris Stella were bowled out for 174/10 in 42.5 overs, giving D S Senanayake a five-run victory.