MCA Inter-Academy U-13 /30 over League Tournament 2019

Pawan Jayawardena from MCA “Blue” (102 not out in 73 balls inclusive of 05 sixes and 12 fours) and Savin Pelpola from Sudath Nanayakkara Academy (5-1-9-5) hogged the limelight in the “DFCC Junior” Trophy of the 14th MCA Inter-Academy U-13 /30 over League Tournament 2019, which got off to a start last weekend (7-8 December).

Unbeaten Pawan Jayawardena on his way to this century was associated in an unbroken 100-run partnership with Menuka Vithanage (30 not out) for the 3rd wicket, as MCA “Blue” posted 186 for 2 in 30 overs against Brendon Kuruppu’s Academy, whom they beat by 71 runs. 

Savin Pelpola’s remarkable spell of bowling propelled Sudath Nanayakkara Academy to a fine 88 runs win over Hemantha Ranasinghe‘s Academy. 

A fighting 75 not out by Dineth Premaratne enabled NCC to beat SSC by 18 runs on a better run-rate in a rain curtailed match. 

Sasitha Amarasinghe ‘s Academy and Sudath Nanayakkara’s Academy won a double header; SA beat Serendib by 67 runs and Ashoka de Silva by 08 wickets; SN beat MCA “White” by 117 runs and Hemantha Ranasinghe Academy by 88 runs. 

 

Opening weekend match results at a glance (12 half day matches)

• Sasitha Amarasinghe beat Serendib by 57 runs on a superior run-rate (match reduced to 27 overs a side, due to wet ground conditions) SA – 180/4 (27), Serendib – 56/2 in 17 overs when rain halted play
  
   
• NCC beat SSC 18-runs on a superior run rate (match reduced to 29 overs a side due to wet ground conditions) NCC – 139 /6 (29), SSC – 99/8 in 24.3 when rain halted play
  
   
• Colombo Premier beat Ragama by 24 runs (match reduced to 16 overs a side, due to wet ground conditions) Colombo Premier – 121/5 (16), Ragama -97/6 (16)
  
   
• Panadura Vs. Ashoka de Silva No-result; match abandoned without a ball being bowled due to water logged ground
  
   
• CCC Vs. SPS Rambukkana No- result; Match abandoned without a ball being bowled, due to water logged ground
  
   
• SSC beat SPS Rambukkana by 137 runs; SSC – 214/6 (30), SPS – 77 (25)
  
   
• MCA “Blue” beat Brendon Kuruppu by 71 runs; MCA “Blue” - 186/2 (30), Brendon K. – 115 (25.5)
  
   
• Ragama beat RSA by 141 runs; Ragama – 205/7 (30) , RSA - 64 (27)
  
   
• Sudath Nanayakkara beat MCA “White” by 117 runs; SN – 162/6 (30), MCA “White” – 45 (18.5).
  
   
• NCC beat MCA “Green” by 09 wickets; MCA “Green” – 52 (22.3) , NCC – 53 /1 (6.4)
  
   
• Sasitha Amarasinghe beat Ashoka de Silva by 08 wickets; A de S – 74/8 (30), SA – 75/2 (17.3)
  
   
• Sudath Nanayakkara beat Hemantha Ranasinghe by 88 runs ; SN – 200/7 (30) , HR – 112 (29.5)