Ja-Ela Christ King College Crowned Division II Tier A Under-19 Cricket Champions

Ja-Ela Christ King College emerged champions of the Under-19 Schools Cricket Tournament Division II Tier A after securing a thrilling nine-run victory over Colombo Zahira College in the final played yesterday at the Ananda College Grounds in Colombo.

Batting first, Christ King College were bowled out for 120 runs in 42 overs.

Heli Anjana top-scored with 28 runs, while Vihanga Dilum and Chanidu Wenu­sara contributed 22 runs each. Sadulka Fernando remained unbeaten on seven runs, while the other batters struggled to build substantial partnerships.

For Zahira College, Lahiru Lakmal delivered an outstanding bowling performance, claiming seven wickets for just 22 runs. Janiru Abhishek also made an important contribution by taking two wickets.

In reply, Colombo Zahira College were dismissed for 111 runs in 40.1 overs, falling just nine runs short of the target.

Mohamed Maswooth and Janitha Nethmina scored 19 runs each for Zahira, while Himsara Heshan contributed 15 runs. Ijaz Ahmed and Ahnaf Maulana added 12 runs apiece.

Lahiru Lakmal was once again the standout performer for Christ King College, taking seven wickets for 22 runs and playing a decisive role in his team's victory. Janiru Abhishek claimed two wickets, while Sayura Akash took one.

With Zahira College restricted to 111 runs, Christ King College secured a hard-fought nine-run victory to lift the Division II Tier A Under-19 championship trophy.