Under 19 Division I Cricket
by Reemus Fernando
Skipper Charuka Ekanayake and Kevan Ramika added a valuable ninth wicket stand as St. Anthony’s Katugastota posted 275 runs after being precariously placed at eight wickets down for 129 runs on one occasion against Richmond in the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘A’ match in Kandy.
Spinner Pubudu Mihiranga took four wickets to rattle the middle order batting line up of the home team. But Ekanayake and Ramika who batted at number ten yesterday helped them repair the damage as they added 119 runs for the ninth wicket resisting for more than 30 overs.
After Ekanayake fell eight runs short of a century Ramika went on to bat for five more overs to complete a half century.
While Ekanayake faced 126 deliveries for his 92 runs, Ramika’s 53 runs came in 107 balls.
In reply, Richmond were 20 for no loss when bad light stopped play.
This tournament match is vital for both teams as they are yet to record a victory in the tournament proper.
Scores:
St. Anthony’s
275 all out in 82.5 overs (Anjana Dineth 55, Nedan Ebert 25, Charuka Ekanayake 92, Kevan Ramika 53; Pubudu Mihiranga 4/79, Malith Mihiranga 3/36, Minaga Ariyadasa 2/49)
Richmond
20 for no loss in 5 overs
