Wesley and Galle Mahinda Qualify for Under-19 Division I Final

Wesley College and Mahinda College, Galle, have qualified for the final of the Under-19 Division I cricket tournament organised jointly by Sri Lanka Cricket and the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association.

Wesley secured their place in the final after defeating Nalanda College by six wickets in the second semi-final, played at the Ananda College grounds in Colombo.

Batting first, Nalanda were bowled out for 143 in 28.2 overs.

Lithum Wijekumara top-scored with 59 runs, while Themindu Akmeemana contributed 22.

For Wesley, Yenura Lakshan was the leading bowler, taking four wickets for 22 runs.

In reply, Wesley reached 144 for four in 29.4 overs to seal a six-wicket victory.

Binoth Sandil top-scored with 77 runs, while Lithum Senuja added 24.

Rusa Sandu Silva took two wickets for 45 runs for Nalanda.

Wesley will now face Mahinda College, Galle, in the final scheduled to be played on November 15 at the Bloomfield grounds.