Sri Lanka News Round-up (21 October 1998)

21 October 1998

Sri Lanka News Round-up

The Daily News

The inter-school cricket match between S. Thomas' and D. S. Senanayake MV ended in a low scoring draw at Mt. Lavinia yesterday.

Resuming the day at 122 for 3, D. S. Senanayake MV made 196 for 9 declared. This was in reply to S. Thomas' first innings total of 137 all out. The Thomians painted an equally poor picture in the second essay scoring 135 for 9 at close.

S. Thomas, 137 all out and 135 for 9 at close.
(U. Fernando 21, Z. Kanaka 18, M. Hassan 29, L. Fernando 19, H. Jayawardena 21 n.o., M. Alwis 2 for 34, A. Dharmapriya 4 for 36, N. Pradeep 3 for 31).

D. S. Senanayake MV 196 for 9 decl.
(Overnight 122 for 3 contd. S. Rajakaruna 26, R. Gunasekera 25, N. Abeywickrema 24, R. Gunawardena 3 for 46, H. Jayawardena 3 for 30).

Bangladesh is all set to conduct the Mini World Cup one-day internationals starting on Saturday.

For the host country who are unfortunately not in the tournament the conducting of the Mini World Cup is of great significance and they have spread out the red carpet to all Test playing nations fronting up for honours and when the tourney is called 'play', it will be a day of rejoicing for all Bangladeshis.

Swarnavahini one of the best TV stations promoting sport in the country will bring local cricket fans the action live ball by ball. Swarnavahini is delighted to be a part of the historic happening and they promise cricket fans clear uninterrupted action. So stay tuned into Swarnavahini for all the action from Saturday.

Bangladesh have done well to install floodlights and all teams will have the opportunity of showing their capabilities under lights. For Sri Lanka who are the reigning world champions in this form of cricket it will be a good test and one which will help them to shape their squad for the great happening next year in England.

The District tournament 1998 organised by the Puttalam DCA for the prestigious Gamini Dissanayake Memorial Trophy saw a keen tussle between Chilaw Marians and Xavierites SC in the finals of the 50-limited over tournament.

After dismissing Xavierites for 164 and who opted to bat first at the Harendra Corea Stadium, Chilaw in the presence of a large gathering, Marians never found it easy going by the brilliant fielding of Xavierites. Both sides were equally balanced and good competitive cricket was witnessed.

Nuwan de Silva (Marians) who captured 4 wickets in 8 overs conceding 40 runs and A. Nishantha (Xavierites) with a dashing 37 n.o. were the outstanding players. However, D. Rasanga whose score was 24, made it up with 3 sixes and one boundary. Mrs. Gwen Herat, president, PDCA was present.

The awards ceremony will follow shortly.

Xavierites 164 all out in 45 overs
(A. Nishantha 37 n.o., H. Priyankara 17; Nuwan de Silva 4 for 40, D. Rasanga 2 for 26, S. Tittagalla 2 for 25.

Chilaw Marians 165 for 8 in 43.4 overs
(C. Lowe 39, D. Rasanga 24, S. Perera 20; L. Udeni 2 for 26, A. de Silva 2 for 32, S. Fernando 2 for 26).

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