Rain a spoiler at Asgiriya

By Shamseer Jaleel

The Interschool Under 19 cricket encounter between Trinity and Sylvester’s was hampered by rain with only two sessions being played.  

Sylvester’s were shot out for a low 88 and in their reply Trinity started day 2 strongly at 152 for 4 but lost quick wickets to make a declaration at 166 for 8. Sylvester’s taking the lease for the second time fared little better ending on 62 for 3 when rain broke in.

St. Sylvester’s 88 and 62 for 3 in 33 overs

Chandula Jayakody 25 not out, Monoharan Pavithran 17 not out

Avsihka Senadeera 2 for 14

Trinity 152 for 4 (over-night) 166 for 8 dec in 40 overs

Pubudu Bandara 88, Umer Raizan 27, Shanuka Kumarasingha 21

Pasan Hettiarachchi 3 for 20, Nishantha Indrajith 3 for 35