The first three-day encounter between Sri Lanka U17 and Bangladesh U17 ended in a draw today (3rd December) at Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Having been asked to bat first, Sri Lanka U17 posted 285 runs for 8 wickets before declaring the innings. Jason Fernando (98), Joshua Sebastian (53) and Gimhana Rasanjana (51) struck half-centuries to uplift the hosts’ first innings.
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In reply, the visitors were restricted for 252 runs for their first innings. Rasith Nimsara was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka U17 as he grabbed 4 wickets for 55 runs.
The hosts started their second innings 33 runs ahead and posted 317 runs for 7 wickets before making the declaration. The skipper Kithma Vidanapathirana smashed a brilliant century to Sri Lanka U17 in a dominant position.
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He scored 164 runs off 132 balls with 11 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 124.24. No. 3 batter Senuja Wekunagoda also contributed with a fine half-century (80).
Bangladesh U17 were set a target of 351 runs to win, but they managed to post only 51 runs for 4 wickets before the close of play on the third and final day.
Brief Scores
Sri Lanka U17 – 285/8d (82) Jason Fernando 98, Joshua Sebastian 53, Gimhana Rasanjana 51, Senuja Wekunagoda 37, Ahsanul Mahim 2/32, Mahir Chowdhury 2/60 & 317/7d (65) Kithma Vidanapathirana 164, Senuja Wekunagoda 80, Gimhana Rasanjana 26*, Rehan Peiris 24, Sheikh Akash 3/81, Ahsanul Mahim 2/57
Bangladesh U17 – 252 (78.5) Adrito Ghosh 133*, Mohammed Ridoy Hossain 37, Mohammed Abdur Rahim 28, Rasith Nimsara 4/55, Abheeth Paranawidana 2/48 & 51/4 (16) Mohammed Ridoy Hossain 25*
Result – Match Drawn
