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Sri Lanka 'A' 196 ; South Africa 168/2 - Allan
Dawson captures 6/44 Sri Lanka 'A' resuming from their overnight score of 181 for 8 were dismissed for 196 to which the South African 'A' team made a bold reply scoring 168 for 2 at the close of the second day's play in the second unofficial test match played at Welagedara Stadium, Kurunegala yesterday. Two experienced South African test players H. D. Ackerman and Herchelle Gibbs batted brilliantly to build their innings adding a remarkable unbeaten 151 alliance for the third wicket. Earlier, Allan Dawson the South African paceman finished with spectacular figures claiming 6 for 44 doing most of the damage to put Sri Lanka 'A' batsmen restricted to moderate scores. Sri Lanka 'A' overnight batsmen Tilan Samaraweera and Indika Gallage resumed the innings but a fiercy spell from Dawson saw Gallage dismissed for 10 caught by Jaarseveld when the score reached 194. Samaraweera added 5 runs to his overnight score to remain unbeaten on 26. Last man in Malinga Bandara too fell victim to a Dawson snorter to be held by Ackerman for 2 runs and the innings ended at 196. South African bowlers required only 8.2 overs to wrap up the tail enders with Allan Dawson finishing with remarkable bowling analysis 23.2-10-44-6. South Africa 'A' openers Mark Bruyns and Achwell Prince came to the middle to face Sri Lanka 'A' pacemen Chaminda Vaas and Indika Gallage. The pace duo bowled an accurate line to curb the batsmen and put them on the defensive. Gallage getting much life from the pitch dismissed both openers in quick succession. First to depart was Mark Bruyns who was trapped leg before wicket when the score reached only 7 with the batsman making all the runs. Soon after Gallage bowling with much accuracy clean bowled the other opener Achwell Prince for 5 as the South Africans reached 17 runs for 2 wickets. With these two quick dismissals before lunch brought much life into the match and the new batsmen in H. D. Ackerman and Herchelle Gibbs took the score up to 32 by lunch time. Chaminda Vaas returning to international cricket after undergoing knee surgery bowled with his old fire and gave Gallage much encouragement giving away only 14 runs in his earlier spell of 5 overs. Soon after lunch both experienced Ackerman and Gibbs settled down magnificently playing some elegant strokes throughout the afternoon session building their fallen innings with some watchful cricket. Both Ackerman and Gibbs putting on a partnership of 151 for the third wicket remained unbeaten at the close with Ackerman on 63 and Gibbs on 79. Ackerman batted cautiously while Gibbs was more aggressive hammering two mighty sixes off spinner Tilan Samaraweera in his bright knock. Gibbs also lifted another six off Malinda Warnapura soon after. Ackerman who is unbeaten on 63 had seven boundaries while Gibbs had seven boundaries and three sixes while entertaining the crowd to some superb batting efforts. During their batting episode at one stage both Gibbs and Ackerman protested to skipper Sajith Fernando and Dilshan the keeper after Chaminda Vaas bowled a few beamers at them. Ackerman faced 135 deliveries to reach his half century while Gibbs completed his on a faster rate getting it off 86 deliveries. Indika Gallage was the only successful bowler finishing with 2 for 31 while Chaminda Vaas bowled a steady length giving away only 25 runs in his 13 overs. Leg spinner Malinga Bandara did not impress giving away 34 runs in his nine over spell. Play was curtailed from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m due to rain and the game ended at 5.55 p.m. with about 30 overs to spare. SCOREBOARD SRI LANKA 'A' First Innings 181 for eight wickets contd. TIALN SAMARAWEERA not out 26 EXTRAS (b-2, lb-2, nb-2, w-0)
05 FALL OF WICKETS: 9-194 (Gallage). BOWLING: Garry Gilder 17-4-48-1,
Allen Dawson 23.2-10-44-6, Dale Benkenstein
1-0-1-0, Nick Boje 31-9-46-3, SOUTH AFRICA 'A' MARK BRUYNS lbw Gallage 07 EXTRAS (b-4, lb-1, nb-9, wb-0)
14 FALL OF WICKETS: 1-7 (Bruyns), 2-17 (Prince). BOWLING (to date) CHAMINDA VAAS 13-0-25-0, Asia Pacific Swimming Championship Thirty one Swimmers and Divers will leave the Island today to participate at the Asia Pacific Swimming Championships scheduled to be held Shah Allam International Aquatic Centre in Malaysia from August 7-9. The contingert comprise of 24 men and 7 women competitors while seven officials accompany the team. The championship is contested in five groups categorised under different age groups. Ghefari Dulapanda (Sri Jayawardenapura University) is the overall captain of the Sri Lanka team while Upul Shantha (Army) leads the men's tean and Natasha Kodituwakku (St. Bridget's Convent) skippers the women's team. The groups consist of Under 10, 11-12 years 13-14 years, 15-17 years and open events for over 18 years. The Sri Lanka team prior to their departure underwent a three month coaching stint under Amita Loosifidis from Australia. Miss Amita an experienced coach was brought to Sri Lanka with the assistance of the International Olympic Solidarity Programme. The championship is contested by 17 Asian countries. Following is the Sri Lankan team that leaves the Island today. Swimmers - Ghe-fari Dulapandan (Sri Jayawardanapura University), Ruchira T. Perera (Ananda) Jayamal Wijeratne (Ananda), Shivantha de Silva (Trinity) Pasan Mutumala (Trinity), Chaturanga Perera (Trinity), Ste-fan Perera (St. Peter's), Madhawa Wickramaratne (St. Thomas), Duleeka Nanayakkara (St. Thomas), Eranga Fernando (St. Tho-mas), Erantha Perera (St. Thomas), Gihan Ranatunge (St. Tho-mas), Aravinda Rana-tunge (St. Joseph's), H. E. Nishantha (R.C.U. A.), Sean Lee (St. Joseph's), Upul Shantha (S.L. Army), Anuradha Perera (Trinity), Ajith Weerakkody (Dolphin A.C.), Natasha Kodituwakku (St. Bridget's Counvnt), Radeesha Daluwatte (Colombo International School), Mena-ka de Silva (St Bridget's Convent), R. Lankage (Asian International School), Theekshana Ratna-sekera (Musaens). DIVERS — C. Wickramasinghe (Royal), E. Kanka-nage (Royal). Romesh Paktsun (St. Joseph's), Gayan Ranatunge (St. Thomas), Tuhani de Mel (Asian International School), Harani Jayasekera (Visaka), Erani Silva (Visaka). OFFICIALS - Sqd. Leader S. B. Senaratne (Manager), C. Bamunu-arachchi (Asst. Manager), E. G. A. Wilson (Swimming Coach), Philip Amarasinghe (Asst. Swimming Coach), M. Fiaz (Diving Coach), Chinthra Ruwanpathirana (Lady Chaperen). Nimal Leuke senior rugby coach with immense knowledge of the game has taken up coaching with Police Sports Club for the President’s Trophy knock-out Rugby Tournament which begins on August 13. Nimal, a former Sylvestrian, Police and National player has produced several champion sides both in schools and club arena. The recent achievement was when he groomed the Kandy Sports Club to win the tripple crown under Lasantha Wijesooriya’s captaincy in 1997. This time he had opted to render his services towards his own colleagues at a crucial moment. It is also understood that some of the past stalwats of Police who are in the service but gave up playing rugby are making a come back during the knock-out tourney. Police will meet CR in the curtain raiser match. (AN) Army
thrash Petersons: 27/10 Army’s pint sized T. D. Silva turned his boots into a devastating weapon in an evening where a sparse gathering were entertained to an arrow sharp kicking exhibition ,as the soldiers pulled off a resounding 27-10 victory over Petersons in an inter-club second round league fixture played at Longden Place yesterday. The full back had all eyes focused on him as he kicked right five penalties and a conversion and also gave his team valuable territorial advantage when ever he chose to send the ball to touch. The highly charged Army ruggerites showed all the willingness to run the ball which at times overshadowed their fellow team mates from Fiji. However their star player Taniela Kunarara took the entire first half to settle down as he was constantly reprimanded by referee Steave savage for rough play. It was Petersons who got the first points on the board through a penalty try ten minutes in to the game when their forwards were deliberately deprived of advancing off a maul in the opposition five. Lumbini school boy Sham Pradeep goaled the try with ease. An unconverted try by winger R. Tikiribanda boosted Army’s confidence as the winners punched the first hole in the Peterson defence nine minutes later. Tikiribanda sped away on the left flank untouched as he took the ball over the line following a superb break from mid field by fly half Ajith Peiris. Silva then took on the brunt of work as he added six points with two penalties to give his team a slender one point (11-10) lead at half time. Petersons Pradeep kicked over a penalty in the first half. Army crossed the Petersons goal line again in the fifth minute after the resumption, when Kapila Knowlton fell over close to the posts after recovering well from a tackle. Silva who goaled the try added three more penalties to swell the score with the final two kicks coming within the space of eight minutes . Attapattu 114, Mahela 79, Kalu 72 n.o. Sri Lanka were 352 for 6 wickets at lunch on the third day in their four day match against Middlesex at Lords. Batsmen out were, Hashan Tillekeratne for 11 and Mahela Jayawardane for 79. Jayawardane hit 10 fours in his 79. He faced 142 balls in 206 minutes. Romesh Kaluwitharana hammered a quick fire half century and he was unbeaten on 72 at lunch. He scored his half century in 52 balls and hammered 11 fours. He took 50 minutes over his knock. Jayawardane and Kaluwitharana put on a partnership of 97 runs for the sixth wicket in 27 overs. Chandika Hathurusinghe was unbeaten on 12 at lunch. SCOREBOARD Sri Lanka first innings (overnight 214-4) S.Jayasuriya c Dutch b Batt 24 Extras (b-8 lb-14 w-2 nb-10) 34 Total 424 Fall of wickets: 1-56 2-127 3-211 4-211 5-237 6-334 7-354 8-377 9-397 Bowling: Bloomfield 22-2-74-2, Batt 22.5-1-103-4, STC meet Royal in semi final S. Thomas College Mt. Lavinia entered the under 17 Division I semi-final with an unbeaten record will play Royal on August 8-9 at Mt. Lavinia. Thomians gained first innings victories over Aluthgama MV, Richmond College Galle, Nalanda and Trinity College, Kandy on their way to the semi final. Zakir Kaneka the Thomian skipper leads a well balanced side packed with freshers. Zakir Kaneka and Meshad Pieris are the most senior players who played for first XI team. Royal 'A' who lost to Prince of Wales Moratuwa and drawn with St. Anthony's Wattala too is a balanced team. Following are the final round scores. Scores: • S. Thomas College Vs Altuhgama MV STC "A" 196 in 49.5 overs. (Pradeep Gunawardene 40, Dilshan Gunawardene 20, Meshad Peiris 35 Chamara Perera 29, S. Kahingala 5/48, K. Fernando 2/29, A. Manoj 2/44) Aluthgama MV 121 in 44 overs. G. Halangala 46, S. Fernando 21 Rajeeve Gunawardene 3/15, Asela Paranavidane 2/20, Lahiru Wickramasinghe 2/26) and 44 for 3wts. in 6 overs at close of play. • S. Thomas College Vs Richmond College STC "A" 218 for 7 wkts. in 50 overs. (Raveen Perera 99, Pradeep Gunawardene 34, Zakir Kanaka 31, S. Priyashammi 1/34. Richmond College 184 in 45.5 overs C. Sumathipala 76, S. Prasanga 18, Dilshan Gunawardene 2/27, Rajeeve Gunawardene 2/32) • S. Thomas College Vs Nalanda College STC "A" 181 in 49 overs. Chamara Perera 55, Meshad Peiris 37, Dilshan Gunawardene 17 K. Bandaratilleke 3 /35, D. Jayasundera 2/26, T. Gunawardene 2/38. Nalanda College 139 in 40.5 overs. (S. Peiris 29, D. Jayasundera 28, N. Perera 22, Lahiru Wickramasinghe 4/29, Neshad Peiris 3/8 Nalinda Gunaratne 2/27) • S. Thomas College vs Trinity College Trinity College 110 for 9 wts. in 50 overs. S. Molligoda 42 S. J. Devadason 3/28, Lahiru Wickramasinghe 2/21) STC "A" 128 for 4 wts. in 35 overs. Raveen Perera 55 n.o., Asela Paranavidana 20, Lahiru Wickramasinghe 14 n.o. J. Rajaratne 3/27) |
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