British School off to a winning start

In a strong start to the Under-13 Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament, The British School in Colombo secured a victory against S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia in their rain-affected curtain-raiser match at Mount Lavinia.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, The British School faced challenging conditions but managed to post a total of 114 runs in the first innings. All-rounder Shevan Fernando played a crucial role in this effort, contributing a fighting 36 to the team’s score.

The British School’s bowlers showcased skillful performance, defending their modest total effectively. Spinner Abdurrahman Basheer was particularly impressive, claiming a four-wicket haul. As a result, S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, faced difficulties and was bundled out for 55 runs.

This opening victory reflects The British School’s strong performance and sets a positive tone for their campaign in the Under-13 Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament. (SJ)

Chief scores:

British School in Colombo: 114 (Shevan Fernando 36, Ravin Panapitiya 10, Aritha Fernando 12, Shrvin Kapoor 12)

S Thomas’ College: 55 (Shevan Fernando 2/14, Abdurrahman Basheer 4/14). (S.J.)

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