Thamindu slams career best 191

By M. Shamil Amit  

A career best knock of 191 by Thamindu Pradeeptha was the highlight of the first day’s play of the Under 19 inter-school Division One Tier ‘A’ two day tournament semi final encounter between Richmond College and St. Sebastian’s College played at the Ace Capital CC ground in Narahenpita.  
Pradeeptha’s knock which came off 223 balls comprised 14 boundaries and half a dozen sixes which helped Richmond batting first to make a formidable score of 330 for 9 declared.  
St. Sebastian’s facing one over ended the day on five for no loss. The match will be continued today.  
Result:
At Narahenpita
Richmond 330 for 9 declared (Thamindu Pradeeeptha 191, Kaveesha Induwara 28, Shehan de Zoysa 27, Malsha Tharupathi 26: Nadeesh Fernando 4/59, Manuja Chanthuka 3/91)  
St. Sebastian’s 5 for 0.