Under-19 Cricket St. Sebastian’s Katuneriya emerge Division Two champions

The champion St. Sebastian’s team

By M. Shamil Amit

St. Sebastian’s Katuneriya emerged as Under-19 Division Two Tier “A” champions with a close first-inning win over Holy Cross Kalutara in the final played at S. Thomas’ ground in Mt. Lavinia.

St. Sebastian’s, after being bowled out for a low score of 102 runs, was helped by a four-wicket haul by Thisara Madushan, which enabled them to bundle out Holy Cross for a score of 93 runs.

The two teams, by virtue of having qualified for the final, will be promoted to the top division next year.

Result: First-inning win for St. Sebastian’s

St. Sebastian’s Katuneriya 102 (Chathumal Nimesh 20, Vihanga Theekshana 16, Thisara Madushan 15, Maheesha Sithum 15; Rashen Kethaka 6/6, Pasindu Wimansa 3/63) and 135 (Gayan Harshana 42, Hasith Kavinda 31, Chathumal Nimesh 25 n.o.; Hansaja Brayan 4/40, Rashen Kethaka 3/30)

Holy Cross Kalutara 93 (Pasindu Wimansa 20, Hansaja Brian 19, Nadeera Deshan 15; Thisara Madushan 4/33, Tharuka Manaram 2/5, Chathumal Nimesh 2/26) and 132/7 (Gayantha Nadeesha 16, Sonal Awadika 

75 n.o.)