18 October 1998

Sri Lanka: Blind Federation in thrilling 1-wkt win

The Daily News

President's XI of the Sri Lanka Federation of the Visually Handicapped scored a thrilling one wicket win over President's XI of the Sri Lanka Council for the Blind with a ball to spare in the World Cup preparatory 30-over cricket match played recently at the MCA grounds.

The match was sponsored by Lions Club of Mount Lavinia. Mr. Anver Dole, past Governor was the chief guest and Ms, arcela de Silva, president of the club distributed the awards.

Scores

Council XI: 126 Damith Buddhika 51, Chandana Kumara 18, Asoka Weerawardena 3 for 31, Wasantha Jayawardena 3 for 15.

Federation XI: 127 for 9 wkts in 29.5 overs (Chrysantha Bandara 35, Thusantha 22)

Awards

Best allrounder (blind): Pathmasirir Wijekoon,
Best allrounder (partially sighted): L. Damith Buddhika,
Best batsman (blind): L. Bernard Fernando,
Best batsman (partially sighted): Chrysantha Bandara,
Best bowler (blind): Asoka Weerawardena,
Best bowler (partially sighted): Wasantha Jayawardena.

Source :: Daily News (http://www.lanka.net)