Mahinda College Reach Under-19 Division I Final After DLS Victory Over Mahanama

Galle Mahinda College secured a place in the final of the Under-19 Division I Group A cricket tournament after defeating Colombo Mahanama College by 36 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the semi-final.

The match, organised jointly by Sri Lanka Cricket and the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association, was played at the St. Thomas’ College grounds in Mount Lavinia.

After winning the toss, Mahanama College elected to field first. Mahinda College were bowled out for 191 in 49.1 overs.

Manith Rajapaksa top-scored for Mahinda with 38 runs, while Dulsith Darshana contributed 31. For Mahanama, Navindu Rudrigu took three wickets for 41 runs, while Kaushika Thilakarathne claimed two wickets for 32 runs.

In reply, Mahanama College reached 123 for seven in 38.4 overs before interruptions affected the match. Kaushika Thilakarathne scored 33 runs, while Sineth Weeraratne added 30.

Mahinda’s bowling attack was led by Sadev Nethmin and Gesandu Biswas, who took two wickets each.

Under the DLS method, Mahinda College were declared winners by 36 runs, securing their place in the tournament final.