Devapathiraja College to meet Anula Vidyalaya in U19 Girls final

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U19 Girls Schools' Finals preview

Defending champions Devapathiraja College Rathgama will meet their last year’s opponents Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda in the final of the “Singer Cup” Under 19 Inter schools Girl’s Cricket tournament at Campbell Park Colombo tomorrow (17th). 

Devapathiraja College Rathgama beat St. Anthony’s Girl’s College, Katugastota by 10 wicekets and Anula Vidyalaya Nugegoda beat Vijayabahu Maha Vidyalaya Okkampitiya by 9 wickets in the semi-finals today at the same venue.

This tournament is conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsors Singer Sri Lanka (PLC) Ltd. Final and consolation final will be played tomorrow (17th). Defending champions Devapathiraja College, Rathgama will be led by Sathya Sandeepani and last year runners-up Anula Vidyalaya Nugegoda will be led by Chamodi Hansika.

Semi Finals – Summary

Devapathiraja College Rathgama beat St. Anthony’s Girl’s College Katugastota by 10 wickets.

St. Anthony’s Girl’s College:  45 in 20.5 overs – Kaveesha Basnayake 10, Shikhari Nuwantha 4/10, Sulesha Sathsarani 2/6 

Devapathiraja College : 49/0 in 6.2 overs – Kavindi Parami 32 n.o., Kavindi Parami 13 n.o.

Anula Vidyalaya Nugegoda beat Vijayabahu Maha Vidyalaya Okkampitiya by 9 wickets

Vijayabahu Vidyalaya:  49 in 15.1 overs – Nimesha Bhagyani 10, Janadi Anali 2/1, Amasha Dilshani 2/1, Ashvini Gunawardhane 2/5

Anula Vidyalaya:  52/1 in 6 overs – Harshitha Madhavi 26 n.o.

The squads of both teams for the finals are as follows,

Devapathiraja College squad: 

Sathya Sandeepani (Captain), Kavindi Parami Mahinsala, Iresha Chathurani, Pooja Rashmi Ranjana, Nilakshana Sandamini, Kaveesha Dilhari, Sulesha Sathsarani, Teleshiya Chaturangi, Imesha Dulani, Umasha Thimeshani, Sachini Nisansala, Shikari Nuwantha, Asekala Madhuwanthi, Miss G.P. Dinusha Manoji (Teacher in charge), Mr. Y. Nishantha Kumara (Master in charge), Mahesh Sandaruwan (Coach)

Anula Vidyalaya squad: 

Chamodi Hansika (Captain), Amasha Dilshani Perera, H.M.D. Samarawickrame, N.V. Bogahawaththa, Kavindya Dewmini Muthuminithilake, Krishmi Sathsarani, Sithmi Hirasha Kumarage, Kasuni Madhuwanthi Perera, Tharini Hiranya Hewathanthri, Himasha Sewwandi Kumarage, Janadi Anali, J.N. Yapa Bandara, Chavini Gayara Hewage, Ashvini Kalindi Gunawardhane, Tharusha Achinthi, D.C. Dissanayake, H.D. Liyanage, Imasha Nethmi, Mr. D.S. Samarawickrame (Master in charge), U.S.P. Wimalasena (Teacher in charge), Sahan Deshapriya (Coach)

Schedule for finals day – (venue: Campbell park)

  • 17th January – Morning – 3rd place match – Vijayabahu MV Okkampitiya vs St. Anthony’s Girl’s College Katugastota
  • 17th January – Evening – Final – Devapathiraja College Rathgama vs  Anula Vidyalaya Nugegoda.