71st Battle of Gold Sri Sumangala hold edge over rivals Moratu MV

By M. Shamil Amit  

The cricket crazy Moratuwa town will come alive again as three days of entertainment is on store for two neighbouring schools in the area Moratu MV and Sri Sumangala Panadura when they clash in their annual big match scheduled to be played on April 28 and 29 at De Zoysa Stadium. 

 
The two-day big match which is the 71st in the series sees Sri Sumangala in the lead with eight wins to the seven by Moratu MV with the rest ending in draws.   

The two-day encounter will be followed by the 30th limited over match scheduled to be played at the same venue. In this version too the Sumangalians are ahead with 15 wins under their belt to the 11 wins achieved by Moratu MV.  

The Teams:  

Sri Sumangala – Vishwa Lahiru (Capt). Vidusha Peiris, Kavinyda Gayathra, Bihanga Silva, Sandeep Dilusha, Akila Wedamulla, Duranka Silva, Saviru Damian, Imalka Fernando, Manmitha Kahapaarachchi, Rasika Dilshan, Senira Lithmin, Namina Fernando, Krishan Eranga, Mindew Hansana, Mevindu Kumarasiri, Neksha Iddamalgoda.  
Moratu MV – Sukitha Dewthilina (Capt), M. Appuhamy, D. Sithumina, K. Oshan,T. Nimantha, I. Fernando, V. Nethsara, R. Ilukshan, S. Sandesh, T. Eshan, H. Gajanayake, Y. Samindu, M. Malinda, M. Shohan, M. Rupasinghe, V. Nimsara.