Two semi-finals of the Under 19 Division 1 Tier A Inter Schools Limited Overs Cricket Tournament will be held this weekend, at Surrey grounds Maggona.
De Mazenod College Kandana is set to face St. Joseph’s College Colombo in the semi-final today (18). De Mazenod College Kandana secured their spot in the quarter-final as the group champions during the first round, boasting the highest average points to reach the semis.
Conversely, St. Joseph’s College Colombo earned their quarter-final berth by finishing 4th in their group during the initial stage.
In the quarterfinals, St. Joseph’s College Colombo defeated Richmond College Galle, last year’s runner-up.
The semi-final match will see Uvindu Perera leading De Mazenod College Kandana, while Lahiru Amarasekara will captain St. Joseph’s College. The two teams met in the first round, with De Mazenod College emerging victorious over St. Joseph’s College.
De Mazenod College Kandana Squad: Uvindu Perera (Captain), Janith Karindra, Neshan Dias, Shevan Menusha, Thareen Sanketh, Dinosh Jelon, Nelindu Ishuwara, Kavindu Kaushalya, Thathsuka Indeepa, Dinidu Sasmith, Nikalo Sharon, Ishina Dias, Gavin Nilesh, Kenul Dhananjaya, Yasath Sudharaka, Ravindu Silva, Jude Shenal, Kaveen Nethmina, Savinu Chanthula, Malik Keerthi (Master in Charge), Madhawa Madhusha Mihiran (Head Coach), Charithanga Lakshan (Asst. Coach), Sanjaya Jayasinghe (Cricket Analyzer and Satatician)
St. Joseph’s College Colombo squad: Lahiru Amarasekara (Captain), Hiran Jayasundara (Vice captain), Abishek Jayaweera, Hirun Matheesha, Heshan Ramanayake, Kenath Liyanage, Deshan Thalahitiyagala, Hiran Ranaweera, Maanasa Madubashana, Dunick Perera, Yenula Dewthusa, Rishma Amarasinghe, Dihen De Silva, Kaven Pathirana, Nimthaka Goonewardena, Nushan Perera, Demion De Silva, Aveesha Samash, Senuja Wakunugoda, Asiri Caldera (Master in Charge), Dilan Ramanayake (Head Coach), Dinal Dhambarage (Asst. Coach), Torin Pitigala (Asst. Coach).
Royal-Trinity Clash
Royal College Colombo will face defending champion Trinity College Kandy in the second semi-final on Sunday (19).
Royal College Colombo secured their spot in the quarter-finals as the 4th-placed team in their group during the first round, while Trinity College advanced to the quarter-finals as the runner-up in the same group.
In the quarterfinals, Royal College Colombo defeated S. Thomas’ College Mt. Lavinia and Trinity College Kandy emerged victorious against Mahanama College Colombo.
Royal College Colombo will be led Sineth Jayawardane, captain of the Sri Lanka youth team while another National Youth cricketer, Manula Kularathne, will lead Trinity College Kandy.
Royal College Colombo squad: Sineth Jayawardena (Captain), Ramiru Perera, Bulan Weerathunga, Ranuka Malaviarachchi, Rehan Peiris, Nethwin Dharmaratne, Ovina Ambanpola, Anush Polonowita, Dinura Senarathne, Sasindu Mapa, Udantha Gangewatta, Isula Geeganage, Thamod Yasodhya, Khalid Raheemdeen, Anick Fernando, Yasindu Dissanayake, Tharul Ampemohotti, Anura Prasantha (Master in charge), Rohan Soysa (Head Coach), Charith Fernando (Assistant Coach)
Trinity College Kandy squad: Manula Kularatne (Captain), Dinuka Peiris, Supun Waduge, Dinuka Tennakoon, Tharana Wimaladharma, Jayavi Liyanagama, Vinuka Dhammage, R.M.M.B Rathnayake, Lakvin Abeysinghe, Vathila Udara, J.R. Warnakula, Kaveen Heshan, Dimantha Mahavithana, J.A.K.I Jayaratne, O.S. Bandara, Rajindu Thilakaratne, P.T. Thilakaratne, Bryan Senaratne (Master in Charge), Naveen Ekanayake (Head Coach), Lakshitha Alahakoon (Asst. Coach).
(YK)
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