All-round Yohan put Maris Stella on top

By M. Shamil Amit
A fine all-round performance by Skipper Yohan Fernando put Maris Stella College, Thimibirigaskatuwa on top against Royal College, Panadura in their Under-19 Inter-Schools Division Two Tier ‘B’ Two-Day Cricket Tournament final played at the Surrey Village Grounds in Maggona yesterday.
Royal, Panadura taking first lease of the wicket made 182 with Skipper Yasith Fernando making a top score of 67 while Yohan bagged four scalps for Maris Stella. 
Maris Stella in their turn ended day one in a strong position at 153 for five. 
Chief scores
Royal, Panadura: 182 (Yasith Fernando 67, Ranmira Fernando 48, Kaveesha Perera 20, Yohan Fernando 4/71, Vishwa Peiris 2/35)
Maris Stella, Thimbirigaskatuwa: 153/5 (Nadeesha Rajakaruna 53, Shaven Perera 41, Yohan Fernando 39 n.o, Sathsara Nilanjith 2/30).